new HTPC

[newbee1]

HI,

I want to build a new HTPC.. my budget is around 15-17k.. plz help..

regards

 

[newbee1]

i am more inclined towards intel motherboard & intel processor.. other configs:

1 tb hdd
4gb ram
1gb vram

does micro atx cabinet heat-up more than mini-atx?

is it okay to build it myself or get it done by the computer shop guy?

 

[baijuxavior]

I will suggest you to assemble it yourself if you know basic h/w installation techniques. Go for 2TB HDD instead of 1TB. Look for motherboards having USB3.0 ports. Optical and HDMI ports are not necessary if you are using external graphics card.

 

[newbee1]

thanks but should i go the intel way or asus-amd way?

also i want to use my monitor as tv connected to tatasky hd via hdmi.. is there any downside to this??

 

[baijuxavior]

I'm personally using AMD based HTPC and satisfied with its performance. Intel display drivers has some problems with DXVA in XBMC. I don't know if it has been solved. It doesn't matter if you are using additional GPU.

Monitor can be used as TV, but usually the viewing angles are very bad.

 

[cha_indian]

Intel chips run much cooler than AMD and therefore quieter.

 

[newbee1]

shall i buy the components locally or order from flipkart?

 

[koushik]

Buy wherever it is cheaper ... no brainer

 

[maideburuma]

that right,Optical and HDMI ports are not necessary if you are using external graphics card.

 

[disneyschumi]

shall i buy the components locally or order from flipkart?

Well SP Road will be Much Cheaper,
If ur budget in 15-17 I would suggest you to go with the following Confi

Intel Pentium - G2020 - SHould cost you around 3200

Motherboard Gigabyte GA-B75M-D3H - Which has HDMI Out and USB 3.0 - Cost 4200.

2x2 GB Ram - Shoud Cost around 3400, make sure its 1333Mhz,

Harddisk u have options, If u not going for SSD then 1TB WD Blue, Should Cost u 3800.

and Graphic Card is Needed but depends on ur need,

 

[kissenchand]

AMD is VFM. For HTPC, it is sufficient.

 

[sud98]

i am more inclined towards intel motherboard & intel processor.. other configs:

1 tb hdd
4gb ram
1gb vram

does micro atx cabinet heat-up more than mini-atx?

is it okay to build it myself or get it done by the computer shop guy?

Do you really need the hdd? Are you going for a purer play htpc then use openelec with XBMC? Save the money on the hdd and just use a flash drive of 8gb or more to install the OS.

While I used Intel, AMD gives better options in that price range.

Try and buy a MB which has HDMI to save costs on a separate graphics card.

4 GB RAM may not be necessary esp. of you are going the openelec route. Since the price diff is not significant, would recommend a single 4 gb ram over two 2 gb rams.

 

[newbee1]

hi,

first i am thankful for all your suggestions, yesterday i bought my new pc,

mob: gigabyte b75md3h
processor: intel g2020
ram: 4gb corsair
hdd: 1 tb caviar blue
regular cabinet & smps
apc 1100va ups
dell 21.5" full hd led display

waiting for your feedback

 

[sud98]

Congratulations. Looks good to me.

 

[newbee1]

i want to change my smps.. can anyone suggest wattage & brand??

Regards

 

[sam9s]

[Corsair VS 550