Media Master - A Trinity build.
I am posting this now to get feedback and as a build log for my upcoming HTPC build. I already have started getting a few parts, and now just need a few more to start the process of getting this thing up and running. The reason I decided to go with a trinity build is that with the FM2 socket I will have future upgradeability without buying a new motherboard(hopefully). Also the Trinity CPU is a step up from a Llano build. I am on a pretty strict budget so I have gotten a few parts already at what I felt was a good deal at the time. I will be using XBMC(obviously) and Windows 7/8. The requirements for my system is as follows:
√ 1. Be a low powered, silent "Media Master"
√ 2. Play ANY video file upto 1080p flawlessly(Trinity should have no problems here).
? 3. Be able to transcode on the fly to a RaspberriPi or just have the RaspberriPi play media from HTPC.
? 4. Find some way to play media from HTPC over the internet while traveling, etc.
√ 5. Be a server for Sickbeard, Couchpotato, Headphones.
X 6. 3d Capable(Wife is not sold on 3d. Will need discrete card in future)
The HTPC will be connected to a 42" Hitachi plasma through DVI(Old TV, no HDMI). And for sound will be hooked up with an optical cable to my reciever. Here is my parts list so far:
X Case: nMEDIAPC 5000B
√ Power Supply: CORSAIR Builder Series CX430 V2
X Motherboard: FM2 Motherboard w/DVI, HDMI, Digital Audio
X Processor: AMD Trinity A4 5300(I don't think it can use my Mem at 1866. Specs say up to 1600? Any thoughts?)
√ Memory: Crucial Ballistix 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1866
√ SSD: OCZ Vertex 4 VTX4-25SAT3-64G 2.5" 64GB SATA III MLC
X Storage HDD: Seagate Barracuda 7200.11 ST31500341AS 1.5TB 7200 RPM 32MB Cache
√ DVD: SAMSUNG 22X DVD Burner
Questions:
1. Do I need to get a higher priced processor to be able to use my 1866 DDR3? I have seen things that say the A4 5300 can only accept up to 1600 DDR3.
2. Can XBMC do the two things listed above or am I going to need other software?
3. I am sure I will think of more. I just had one but I cannot remember.
Thanks for any help!
I am posting this now to get feedback and as a build log for my upcoming HTPC build. I already have started getting a few parts, and now just need a few more to start the process of getting this thing up and running. The reason I decided to go with a trinity build is that with the FM2 socket I will have future upgradeability without buying a new motherboard(hopefully). Also the Trinity CPU is a step up from a Llano build. I am on a pretty strict budget so I have gotten a few parts already at what I felt was a good deal at the time. I will be using XBMC(obviously) and Windows 7/8. The requirements for my system is as follows:
√ 1. Be a low powered, silent "Media Master"
√ 2. Play ANY video file upto 1080p flawlessly(Trinity should have no problems here).
? 3. Be able to transcode on the fly to a RaspberriPi or just have the RaspberriPi play media from HTPC.
? 4. Find some way to play media from HTPC over the internet while traveling, etc.
√ 5. Be a server for Sickbeard, Couchpotato, Headphones.
X 6. 3d Capable(Wife is not sold on 3d. Will need discrete card in future)
The HTPC will be connected to a 42" Hitachi plasma through DVI(Old TV, no HDMI). And for sound will be hooked up with an optical cable to my reciever. Here is my parts list so far:
X Case: nMEDIAPC 5000B
√ Power Supply: CORSAIR Builder Series CX430 V2
X Motherboard: FM2 Motherboard w/DVI, HDMI, Digital Audio
X Processor: AMD Trinity A4 5300(I don't think it can use my Mem at 1866. Specs say up to 1600? Any thoughts?)
√ Memory: Crucial Ballistix 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1866
√ SSD: OCZ Vertex 4 VTX4-25SAT3-64G 2.5" 64GB SATA III MLC
X Storage HDD: Seagate Barracuda 7200.11 ST31500341AS 1.5TB 7200 RPM 32MB Cache
√ DVD: SAMSUNG 22X DVD Burner
Questions:
1. Do I need to get a higher priced processor to be able to use my 1866 DDR3? I have seen things that say the A4 5300 can only accept up to 1600 DDR3.
2. Can XBMC do the two things listed above or am I going to need other software?
3. I am sure I will think of more. I just had one but I cannot remember.
Thanks for any help!