$500 SFF HTPC Build Guide Video

[chriscorey601]

HTPC build video. This build cost around $500. Let me know what you guys think. More coming soon! https://youtu.be/dlDoPg4VRzI
Part list
Chassis: Streacom FC1 Evo
CPU: Intel Celeron G1840
CPU Fan: Rosewill RCX Z775 LP 80mm
Motherboard: Asus H81T/CSM LGA 1150
Memory: G.Skill 4GB 204-Pin DDR3 1333 SO-DIMM
Solid State Drive: Crucial M500 120GB mSATA
Power Adapter: Bestek 90W 19V 4.74A AC
Operating System: Windows 8.1 Pro
DVD Drive: Streacom Sony AD-7640S (optional)
IR Receiver: Streacom ST-IRPB (optional)
Wifi Card: Intel Wireless WiFi Link 5100 (optional)
Wifi Antenna Kit: Antenna + 20cm U.fl/IPEX (optional)

[Ed]

Cool, good job. Was wondering why you went with non stock cooler - sucks it was just a tad too tall (stock). I would just ditch the DVD drive altogether, get a stand alone BR player. For any software that might need a DVD drive , .iso images and using USB drives to install instead have that covered.

[chriscorey601]

Thanks Ed. This is a build that I have put together for my mom, uncle and best friend to hook up to their TV. They absolutely love it. I would also recommend going with the FC1 Evo WS chassis and use the stock cooler. The fan is very quiet and gets the job done. Plus you would save a money. Disc are kinda becoming obsolete. I have one external drive that I use for all of my PCs.

[Edgar_in_Indy]

That's cool they're enjoying their new HTPC, but I would definitely choose a huge HDD over a small SSD. The hybrid HDD's provide a nice speed boost while still giving you a lot of storage for your buck.