2011-07-30, 05:48
My 12 year old Pentium 3 HTPC has finally kicked the bucket, so I'm looking for recommendations on a new build. I'm fine with AMD or Intel, I've built systems using both. I have an 8400GS from the old box that I could use, but that would likely require a mATX when I'd like to keep it mITX if possible. I'd like it to satisfy the following:
I do have a Microcenter 30 minutes away if it helps. I wish I got in on the Antec ISK-300 for $35 a few weeks ago, I would've just used that.
- Very small, the smaller the better
- Efficient
- 2D 1080P high bitrate Rips
- Game Emulators (SNES, N64)
- I'd prefer a power brick instead of an internal PSU, but I wouldn't be against one.
I do have a Microcenter 30 minutes away if it helps. I wish I got in on the Antec ISK-300 for $35 a few weeks ago, I would've just used that.