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Need help on HTPC for gaming - RaggSokk3n - 2013-11-27 So I'm looking to add a gaming capable htpc to my cinema. My current setup is just fine but I would like a little more power than my current i3 3225 + 7750 lp can offer. I'm aiming at medium budget and I wont need the power to run the heaviest titles on ultra. I basically want to run most titles on high with 1080p. So this rises the question if windows will do or if the upcoming steam os might be a good solution, taking a educated guess that nvidia will be a better fit for anything linux than amd. What I want: A controller for games Built in BT would be nice for controllers (dual shock etc.) Built in IR in case CIR on MB What i don't want or need: A flashy exterior Wifi usb 3 thunderbolt bluray For windows I was thinking something like: Case: silverstone, Lian li or fractal design htpc case with space for full height and length gpu (200$ in my country) MB: ASrock 1150 with BT and cir (150$ in my country) CPU: i5 (250$ in my country) RAM: 8gb 1600mhz corsair I've got left over after another build (0$) GPU: amd 280 (350$ in my country) SSD: 120GB corsair i have laying around (0$) HDD: 1TB wd blue i already own (0$) PSU: Cooler master 500w (50$ in my country) Controller: X360 wireless (50$ in my country) Total of 1050$ For linux I was thinking something like: Case: silverstone, Lian li or fractal design htpc case with space for full height and length gpu (200$ in my country) MB: ASrock 1150 with BT and cir (150$ in my country) CPU: i5 (250$ in my country) RAM: 8gb 1600mhz corsair I've got left over after another build (0$) GPU: nvidia 670/680 (can be found cheap) (300$ in my country) SSD: 120GB corsair i have laying around (0$) HDD: 1TB wd blue i already own (0$) PSU: Cooler master 500w (50$ in my country) Controller: steam controller(?) (50$ in my country) Total of 1000$ The cheaper the better, any advise is appreciated. |