HAN PC Crew: Check my Budget HTPC Built plz

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Feb 22, 2008 | 08:45 PM

H-Accord-22

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From: Southside foo!!

HAN PC Crew: Check my Budget HTPC Built plz

I'm getting a new built for my HTPC.

Here's what I already have

CPU: Intel E4300
RAM: OCZ 4GB DDR2-800 (Vista Upgrade model)
HDD: 200GB
PSU: Cooler Master 500w [RP-500-PCAR]
DVD: Samsung DVD+/-RW Drive

here's what I plan to get:
Mobo: Asus P5k-VM (G33 Chipset).
Case: Don't know yet? I know the Antec Fusion V2 is nice, but kinda thick. The only thing that's slim and fits the true HTPC is the Thermaltake Mozart SX VC7001SNS.

Any recommendation?

Feb 22, 2008 | 08:51 PM

useless

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bigger hd, i got a 500gb sata for $129 the other day at frys, newegg has them for $99-$130

Feb 22, 2008 | 08:57 PM

H-Accord-22

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Originally Posted by useless

bigger hd, i got a 500gb sata for $129 the other day at frys, newegg has them for $99-$130

I have a 2TB File server I can stream those off, Gigabit Ethernet FTW.

All it'll have on here is basic OS and programs. Keep things simple and safe as a HTPC should be. This is a budget built with all the stuffs I have laying around.

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Feb 22, 2008 | 09:01 PM

spanky

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why a burner on an ht?

Feb 22, 2008 | 09:12 PM

H-Accord-22

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why a burner on an ht?

because that's all I have sitting outside.

Feb 22, 2008 | 09:17 PM

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good point

Feb 22, 2008 | 09:22 PM

H-Accord-22

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^ This built is more like, do with what you have laying around, eh he. Only need to find a good Mobo and Case, which is the hardest part.

Feb 22, 2008 | 09:48 PM

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Originally Posted by H-Accord-22

I have a 2TB File server I can stream those off, Gigabit Ethernet FTW.

All it'll have on here is basic OS and programs. Keep things simple and safe as a HTPC should be. This is a budget built with all the stuffs I have laying around.

lol nm