Advice on this build please

andyt1 · 11-06-2009, 07:22 PM

Iam about to build my self a HTPC
i want to stick to dual core the system will be used for viewing storeing movies and also for mp3s.
I want to be able to stream media and still use the pc.
Will this config be OK or are there other options i should consider

I want the system to be as quite as possible and the budget is £800 max.
Spec is as follows

Case http://www.thermaltake.com/product/C.../vc4001sns.asp

Motherboard http://www.ebuyer.com/product/174232

RAM http://www.ebuyer.com/product/173976

CPU http://www.ebuyer.com/product/166518

Graphics Card http://www.ebuyer.com/product/144180

DVD http://www.ebuyer.com/product/169682

PSU http://www.ebuyer.com/product/160256

H/Drive http://www.ebuyer.com/product/171763

Any advice gladly taken

Andy

Phædrus2401 · 11-06-2009, 09:07 PM

This would be a better choice for the PSU:
http://www.ebuyer.com/product/132563
It can actually deliver more useful power than the CM 600W because it has 52A on the +12V rail. The Silent Pro 600W also has some voltage issues, so the Corsair would be a better choice, plus cheaper!

If this is an HTPC you can cut the graphics card to something like this:
http://www.ebuyer.com/product/153088

The RAM you've chosen is triple channel, meant for i7 setups, and is probably incompatible with the mobo you've chosen. Try something like this:
http://www.ebuyer.com/product/166995

Otherwise looks good.

andyt1 · 11-07-2009, 05:29 AM

Thanks Phaedrus 2401

I have looked at your suggetions if i use your recomendation i could save abou £100 :)
the only concern i have is the PSU are these silent or just about silent.

Thanks andyt1

Phædrus2401 · 11-07-2009, 07:52 AM

In your build it should about as quiet as they come.

11-06-2009, 07:22 PM	#1 (permalink)
andyt1 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Scotland Posts: 34 OS: XP Pro sp2 win 7	Advice on this build please Iam about to build my self a HTPC i want to stick to dual core the system will be used for viewing storeing movies and also for mp3s. I want to be able to stream media and still use the pc. Will this config be OK or are there other options i should consider I want the system to be as quite as possible and the budget is £800 max. Spec is as follows Case http://www.thermaltake.com/product/C.../vc4001sns.asp Motherboard http://www.ebuyer.com/product/174232 RAM http://www.ebuyer.com/product/173976 CPU http://www.ebuyer.com/product/166518 Graphics Card http://www.ebuyer.com/product/144180 DVD http://www.ebuyer.com/product/169682 PSU http://www.ebuyer.com/product/160256 H/Drive http://www.ebuyer.com/product/171763 Any advice gladly taken Andy

11-06-2009, 09:07 PM	#2 (permalink)
Phædrus2401 Hardware Tech Team Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: New Orleans Posts: 3,730 OS: Vista Ultimate x64 SP1 + Ubuntu 9.04 My System	Re: Advice on this build please This would be a better choice for the PSU: http://www.ebuyer.com/product/132563 It can actually deliver more useful power than the CM 600W because it has 52A on the +12V rail. The Silent Pro 600W also has some voltage issues, so the Corsair would be a better choice, plus cheaper! If this is an HTPC you can cut the graphics card to something like this: http://www.ebuyer.com/product/153088 The RAM you've chosen is triple channel, meant for i7 setups, and is probably incompatible with the mobo you've chosen. Try something like this: http://www.ebuyer.com/product/166995 Otherwise looks good. __________________ Good PSU brands: Corsair, SeaSonic, CWT, PC Power and Cooling, Thermaltake Toughpower, CoolerMaster Real Power Pro On 80+ Certification - PSU Information and Selection - Power Supply Myths You don't get what you don't pay for.

11-07-2009, 05:29 AM	#3 (permalink)
andyt1 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Scotland Posts: 34 OS: XP Pro sp2 win 7	Re: Advice on this build please Thanks Phaedrus 2401 I have looked at your suggetions if i use your recomendation i could save abou £100 :) the only concern i have is the PSU are these silent or just about silent. Thanks andyt1

11-07-2009, 07:52 AM	#4 (permalink)
Phædrus2401 Hardware Tech Team Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: New Orleans Posts: 3,730 OS: Vista Ultimate x64 SP1 + Ubuntu 9.04 My System	Re: Advice on this build please In your build it should about as quiet as they come. __________________ Good PSU brands: Corsair, SeaSonic, CWT, PC Power and Cooling, Thermaltake Toughpower, CoolerMaster Real Power Pro On 80+ Certification - PSU Information and Selection - Power Supply Myths You don't get what you don't pay for.