[fostb]

Building my first HTPC soon and just wondering what people think of this build. Was looking for 1080p output with 5.1 audio, this would be used only for movies no gaming of any kind.

CASE: SilverStone ML03 Slim HTPC Case
PSU: Coolermaster Elite Power 400W ATX Power Supply
RAM: Kingston Hyper X 2 x 2GB Ram
APU: AMD A8 3870 Black APU
HD: 500GB (Not exactly sure just have it laying around)
MB: ASUS F1A55-M/CSM mATX HDMI Motherboard

What do you guys think of this build? Any suggestions on how to make it better? Wanted to keep it under $400

Thanks!

[nooryani84]

Looks nice, though I think that PSU is overkill. Maybe try picoPSU or something smaller?

[eskro]

typical hardware present in my HTPC guide,
should work

[fostb]

Looks nice, though I think that PSU is overkill. Maybe try picoPSU or something smaller?

Something like this?

http://ncix.com/products/?sku=54341&vpn=...Mini%2DBox

[nooryani84]

http://www.mini-box.com/Power-Supplies-Kits

[eskro]

if u go picoPSU way,
remember, you'll have to cover the hole in the back with some sort of home made backplate

[fostb]

if u go picoPSU way,
remember, you'll have to cover the hole in the back with some sort of home made backplate

I could make a custom plate but thats kind of a pain, do they sell any at all?

EDIT: Found this......

http://outsidethestb.blogspot.com/2011/0...s-for.html