[seveneleven]

I am in Canada and looking to build my first HTPC I have compiled a list of parts based on this build:

http://forum.xbmc.org/showpost.php?p=720...stcount=11

I am assuming since I am adding the GT430 I wont need the Zotac G210?

I am hoping to run OpenElec on it as well, but not totally tied to it, just a preference.

Here is my list:

• Intel Celeron G530 Dual-Core 2.4GHz LGA1155 65W
  
• ASUS P8H61-M LX (REV 3.0) LGA-1155 UEFI μATX
  
• SILVERSTONE ML03B μATX
  
• SeaSonic SS-400ET 80+ Bronze 400W ATX12V
  
• ASUS GT430 1GB DDR3 128-bit Low Profile
  
• PSU Power cord
  
• Kingston ValueRAM KVR667D2S5/2G PC2-5300 2GB 1X2GB DDR2-667 200PIN SODIMM Memory
  
• Patriot Torqx 2 Solid State Drive, SATA II, 32GB
  

Anyone see anything they might change or add? I will be ordering most of the items from NCIX and TigerDirect.

My total in Canadian is $403.89

[thethirdnut]

In case you're not aware pricebat.ca great for scouting and ncix will pricematch.

[eskro]

well, incorrect ram thats for sure...
check in my HTPC guide for correct modules...
you need DDR3 / 1333Mhz or 1066MHz / 240-pin

if u dont need 3D playback, go for the GT210.

and yes, NCIX priceMatch is the best thing for us canadians!

[lucv13]

In case you're not aware pricebat.ca great for scouting and ncix will pricematch.

Good advice, I've dealt with NCIX for PC parts for a number of years, however on my current build I discovered Memory Express, they also price match plus they will discount 25% of the difference as well so if you find a sale on a regularly priced item at Memory Express the extra 25% makes a big difference

[seveneleven]

Thanks for the replies. I did actually use pricebot.ca. Eskro had put me on to them in a previous post.

I am hoping to combine shipping to save some $$ also. Thanks for the catch on the Ram, that would have been a pain. Desktop ram is what I am looking for right?

I found this, I think it is suitable ?
http://ncix.com/products/?sku=61274&vpn=...e=Kingston

[eskro]

specs are correct seveneleven

[seveneleven]

Thank you very much for your guides and replies. I have ordered all the parts, looking forward to putting it together.