2013-01-03, 07:19
Hello everyone,
So I'm the newest member on here as of a few seconds ago. I created an account here with hopes of getting some ideas or suggestions on selecting the right components for building the perfect HTPC setup.
I'm looking to build something small yet powerful enough to stream HD video content at full 1080p off the internet, I'm highly considering buying a Mini ITX HTPC case, the Realan E-i7 to be exact along with the optional $89.99 Toshiba Blu-Ray slot load drive (TS-TB23L) and possibly the $27.99 120W AC Adapter. All of these items are available at ecosmartpc.com
For weeks I've been searching for the perfect case for my build and I've come to the conclusion that the Realan E-i7 is really what I want to use for this project. I must mention that the Luxa2 LM100 was my favorite choice for the longest time, until I came across the Realan E-i7 case. The HTPC will be used primarily to stream movies and TV shows using XBMC since that's what I do about 90% of the time anyhow. So I'm looking to build a system that will allow me to do the normal web surfing to pay my bills online, but it must be capable of streaming video at full 1080p flawlessly without any hiccups.
I must mention that I've never built a computer before, but I think I got a pretty good idea of what it takes to build one.
The following is what I'm planning on buying, but I'm open to all suggestions particularly on SSD drives and memory types or brands. Any ideas, comments or suggestions are very much appreciated. Thanks in advance.
Case:-----------------------Realan E-i7
Undecided feature:-----20W AC adapter.
Motherboard:-------------Gigabyte GA-H77N-WIFI
CPU:------------------------Intel Core i3-3225
Optical Drive:-------------Toshiba TS-TB23L
Undecided feature------2.5'' Seagate Momentus XT 500GB Hybrid Drive
Memory:-------------------8GB DDR3 (Brand )
So I'm the newest member on here as of a few seconds ago. I created an account here with hopes of getting some ideas or suggestions on selecting the right components for building the perfect HTPC setup.
I'm looking to build something small yet powerful enough to stream HD video content at full 1080p off the internet, I'm highly considering buying a Mini ITX HTPC case, the Realan E-i7 to be exact along with the optional $89.99 Toshiba Blu-Ray slot load drive (TS-TB23L) and possibly the $27.99 120W AC Adapter. All of these items are available at ecosmartpc.com
For weeks I've been searching for the perfect case for my build and I've come to the conclusion that the Realan E-i7 is really what I want to use for this project. I must mention that the Luxa2 LM100 was my favorite choice for the longest time, until I came across the Realan E-i7 case. The HTPC will be used primarily to stream movies and TV shows using XBMC since that's what I do about 90% of the time anyhow. So I'm looking to build a system that will allow me to do the normal web surfing to pay my bills online, but it must be capable of streaming video at full 1080p flawlessly without any hiccups.
I must mention that I've never built a computer before, but I think I got a pretty good idea of what it takes to build one.
The following is what I'm planning on buying, but I'm open to all suggestions particularly on SSD drives and memory types or brands. Any ideas, comments or suggestions are very much appreciated. Thanks in advance.
Case:-----------------------Realan E-i7
Undecided feature:-----20W AC adapter.
Motherboard:-------------Gigabyte GA-H77N-WIFI
CPU:------------------------Intel Core i3-3225
Optical Drive:-------------Toshiba TS-TB23L
Undecided feature------2.5'' Seagate Momentus XT 500GB Hybrid Drive
Memory:-------------------8GB DDR3 (Brand )