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Mini HTPC - deadsix - 2012-10-03
Hello ladies and gents, I am trying to build my first HTPC and I would like to know if these parts would work well with XBMC. The main requirement is for my HTPC to be able to bitstream lossless audio.
CPU: Intel i5 3570K
Motherboad: Gigabyte Z77 Mini ITX
SSD: Intel 80GB G2
Case: Wesenea mini itx case
PSU: 160W Mini itx PSU with 192W Adapter
Will the selection of parts work well for what I want to do?
RE: Mini HTPC - eskro - 2012-10-03
well, if your ok with the price tag but,
again, an A6-Pack does it all at a lower cost.
RE: Mini HTPC - deadsix - 2012-10-03
My thought process was that I have a beefy CPU for 4K videos in the future if the HD4000 isn't up to the task.
RE: Mini HTPC - Dougie Fresh - 2012-10-03
If you want HD4000 graphics, the i3-3225 would perform the same for XBMC duties at a lower price tag and with a lot less heat. I see with the Gigabyte H77N-WIFI and Z77N-WIFI there is only a $10 difference so it is up to you if $10 could be spent elsewhere. The H77 would be fine since you don't need the overclocking abilities of the Z77.
If you get the i3-3225, for the AC adapter, a 120W AC adapter for the 120W DC power board that comes in the ITX2 would be plenty. Even 90W would be fine. You'd save a good bit of money there too and you would not have to modify the ITX2 case to mount the 4-pin mini-DIN adapter of the 160W power supply.
RE: Mini HTPC - rhino - 2012-10-03
I love the case, and was wondering how would everything fit in it, and how it handle the heat?
RE: Mini HTPC - Dougie Fresh - 2012-10-03
The ITX2 looks very similar to this case that I am building a couple of i3-2120T systems in with the Dynatron K199 CPU cooler.
You'd likely need a low profile cooler such as the Gelid Slim Silence i-Plus or Dynatron K199. It looks like the SSD installs vertically on the side of the ITX2 which saves some headroom. It says ~45mm clearance for the ITX2 including the motherboard so you *might* be able to squeeze a Silverstone NT07-1156 in it. I just started using the Dynatron K199 and I like it for these kinds of case since you can direct the exhaust to the side vent. It remains to be seen how loud it gets though. I haven't had a chance to fully test it out yet. I've found the Gelid to be nice an quiet for my 65W G620 so it should be fine for the 55W i3-3225.
[Edit] Here's a thread about aftermarket coolers and the ITX2: http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showpost.php?p=20350806&postcount=28
RE: Mini HTPC - bluray - 2012-10-03
(2012-10-03, 20:07)deadsix Wrote: Hello ladies and gents, I am trying to build my first HTPC and I would like to know if these parts would work well with XBMC. The main requirement is for my HTPC to be able to bitstream lossless audio.Excellent choice, and you should be able to playback everything with it.....
CPU: Intel i5 3570K
Motherboad: Gigabyte Z77 Mini ITX
SSD: Intel 80GB G2
Case: Wesenea mini itx case
PSU: 160W Mini itx PSU with 192W Adapter
Will the selection of parts work well for what I want to do?
RE: Mini HTPC - deadsix - 2012-10-04
I got a Scythe Kozuti