Building a HD Media PC

[peteriskandar09]

Ok i am going to be build a Pc that will be used for HD movies and other functions related to Media oriented processes.

My budget is 1000-2000

I am willing to buy online since i am located in Toronto Canada so I have a lot of soucres to obtained componets

I dont neeed any peripherals just the main parts such as attractive case (HTPC) w/ display, quiet, bluray drive, CPU, MoBo, GPU (gaming isnt needed) PSU

The Brand of componet doesnt effect me i do prefer intel and nividia but amd products and ati are also welcomed

 

[Tmagic650]

Good luck with the build... Good motherboard, plenty of memory, good video card and a fast multi-core processor

 

[Rage_3K_Moiz]

Try these parts:

• Intel Core 2 Duo E7300 Dual Core Processor LGA775 2.66GHZ 1066FSB 3MB Retail Box - $161.41
• Gigabyte GA-EG31M-S2 mATX LGA775 G31 DDR2 1PCI-E16 2PCI SATA2 Video Sound GBLAN Motherboard - $74.11
• Crucial Ballistix BL2KIT25664AA80A PC2-6400 4GB 2X2GB DDR2-800 CL4-4-4-12 240PIN Memory Kit - $67.41 after $10 rebate
• LG GBW-H20L Black 6X BD-R 2XBD-RE 16X DVD+-RW BLU-RAY Writer Burner OEM - $298.60
• Antec Sonata III Black ATX 16IN Mid Tower Quiet Case 3X5.25 2X3.5 4X3.5IN 500W 120MM Fan - $147.99
• Gigabyte Radeon HD 4550 600MHZ 512MB 1.6GHZ GDDR3 PCI-E16 Dual DVI-I HDCP HDTV Out Video Card - $68.72

It should easily be within your budget and everything is fully compatible. If you need any other parts, just let me know and I shall add the appropriate recommendations to this list.

 

[peteriskandar09]

Thanks rage on the links i liked the GPU and the processor/mobo but the case is not really in my best interest i am looking for a HTPC one that lays flat i have found several on different websites but i am looking for any1 ones feedback on one

nvm about the sound i figured it out

 

[Rage_3K_Moiz]

This is an excellent HTPC case with good cooling and acoustic characteristics.

 

[peteriskandar09]

yea its a pick between that case and this one


http://www.ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=28766&vpn=VF7001BNS&manufacture=THERMALTAKE

 

[xerras]

HTPC desktop case

Thanks rage on the links i liked the GPU and the processor/mobo but the case is not really in my best interest i am looking for a HTPC one that lays flat i have found several on different websites but i am looking for any1 ones feedback on one

nvm about the sound i figured it out

Check these out;
iMicro/Super Talent also available all black about 60..............400 w PSU
EVO about 120................500 w PSU

 

[Rage_3K_Moiz]

The Thermaltake will probably be louder because of the extra fans in it. But either will do fine.

 

[peteriskandar09]

the second one looks ok but do u have a link 2 a website on it?

and this one has is good but idk about the display

http://www.ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=35507&vpn=HTPC-5000B&manufacture=NMedia%20System


lcd screen is like 40-50 extra i am going to check out more reviews about sounds and heat on its one

 

[xerras]

the second one looks ok but do u have a link 2 a website on it?

and this one has is good but idk about the display


lcd screen is like 40-50 extra i am going to check out more reviews about sounds and heat on its one

These cases are much less expensive than the cases you are looking for.
I believe you are building a high end system.
I always look for the substantial but inexpensive functional cases.
AthenatechUSA.com for exact specs. Click Cases then click the last entry HTPC, for the EVO.
Purchase at Newegg.com, You can also find it on line with out a PSU.
I think the one that comes with the EVO has the cables exiting the PSU chassis on the wrong side.....making it difficult for cable management.

 

[xerras]

HTPC desktop case

One more interesting fact. The EVO and the IMicro have identical dimensional specs.
And also the same IDENTICAL chassis, except for the front panel. The EVO is aluminum and the iMicro is plastic. I am using the iMicro with stock PSU, the 2 rear fans and AMD Athlon 64 3000+ w/retail cooler.

Right now temps
CPU 37/c
System 38/c
HDD 35/c

 

[peteriskandar09]

Does any1 have any more suggestions on Mobos?