A place to talk about GPUs/Motherboards/CPUs/Cases/Remotes, etc.
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djsinco
- Posts: 42
- Joined: Thu Oct 31, 2013 6:44 am
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HTPC Specs:
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CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K Quad-Core
Mobo: ASUS P8Z77-V PRO LGA 1155 Inte
RAM: Kingston KHX16C9B1 4GB x 4
HDD: Samsung EVO 256 GB Boot Drive
GPU: Intel HD4000
Tuner: 3 total on 2 cards
Case: Silverstone Tek GD08B Aluminum
Remote: Harmony 880, Unified Remote
Display: Vizio 75" PQX G1
Amp: Pioneer Elite SC LX 701
TV Provider: ATSC, Internet, Amazon Prime
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by djsinco » Mon Nov 30, 2015 8:49 pm
Hello:
An aging 2009 HP desktop computer is starting to concern me. I use this as my office computer, but also stream from my HTPC using Win 7 WMC.
My new build will replace the HP. I do not game, editing video with Pinnacle will be the most demanding task for the new machine.
This will be my 2nd build, the first was lots of fun and a great success.
I have only begun thinking about sourcing my components, and will stick with Amazon or Newegg; whichever is cheaper.
Here is my current component list, subject to much change - I will only reuse my 2 Blu Ray writers and 1 1 TB data drive. I will use a new SSD as boot drive and for software space.
Thanks in advance!
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choliscott
- Posts: 598
- Joined: Mon Dec 19, 2011 8:56 am
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HTPC Specs:
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CPU: Ryzen 5 1600
RAM: 16 gig DDR 3 1333 mhz
Tuner: Infinitv6 PCI
TV Provider: Comcast
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by choliscott » Tue Dec 01, 2015 4:47 am
By chance what is the current build configuration? One idea might be to take the current build & make it strictly a HTPC & build a new machine for regular use.
As far as parts is concerned, what you have looks ok, with the exception of the power supply. I would think that you could find a decent power supply for less then the price shows in the picture
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djsinco
- Posts: 42
- Joined: Thu Oct 31, 2013 6:44 am
- Location:
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HTPC Specs:
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CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K Quad-Core
Mobo: ASUS P8Z77-V PRO LGA 1155 Inte
RAM: Kingston KHX16C9B1 4GB x 4
HDD: Samsung EVO 256 GB Boot Drive
GPU: Intel HD4000
Tuner: 3 total on 2 cards
Case: Silverstone Tek GD08B Aluminum
Remote: Harmony 880, Unified Remote
Display: Vizio 75" PQX G1
Amp: Pioneer Elite SC LX 701
TV Provider: ATSC, Internet, Amazon Prime
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by djsinco » Tue Dec 01, 2015 8:02 am
choliscott wrote:By chance what is the current build configuration? One idea might be to take the current build & make it strictly a HTPC & build a new machine for regular use.
As far as parts is concerned, what you have looks ok, with the exception of the power supply. I would think that you could find a decent power supply for less then the price shows in the picture
Thanks for your thoughts. My current HTPC specs are in my avatar info area.
I have no intent to change or swap computers, only to build a new desktop computer that will serve to stream content from my current HTPC in addition to other duties.
I really like the Seasonic power supply series; will probably go with a 400 or 460 watt unit in the end, but, still TBD.
