[original6ixx]

hi, after reading through a few threads im just wanting some advice and suggestions to add to what i already have or what i have is suitable for what i plan on using the htpc for. im wanting my system to play HD Movies and Tv Shows via netflix and my nas, some light web surfing, xbmc of course and biggest need right now is the ability to play 3D files off my nas and also hd sound via hdmi. i was using the optoma 3d-xl but it has some seriously bad handshaking issues with the new pioneer reciever i bought. here is what i have right now and any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. any other info im missing please ask me and ill update, thanks.

Optoma HD66 Projector onto a homemade 120" screen http://www.projectorcentral.com/optoma_h...review.htm
Pioneer 522 Network Receiver http://www.pioneerelectronics.ca/POCEN/H.../VSX-522-K

Case - Silverstone Grandia GD06B mATX HTPC Case in hand http://www.silverstonetek.com/product.ph...93&area=en
PSU - Cooler Master Silent Pro M 700w
CPU - Intel i3-2100 probably going to upgrade to an i5
GPU - EVGA GeForce Gtx 650 2gb SC
Mobo - Biostar H61mu3 http://www.biostar.com.tw/app/en/mb/intr...p?S_ID=534
Ram - 8gb Corsair
OS - Windows 7 Home 64-bit in hand
Nvidia 3D Vision 2 kit on the way

[MultiMediaman]

Your CPU has the 2000 GPU built in and you may wish to run with that and see if it works fine for your needs. If not look at nvidia cards; I have run the 430 for years, it is inexpensive and reliable. I also have a 520 [relabeled as the 610 by nvidia] that works just fine as well.

SSD - look at Crucial M4 and Samsung 840 as top choices, a 128GB gives plenty of room for operating system and add on programs. Check your mobo specs for info on the native voltage for the ram and buy what matches, will save you grief over changing bios settings to make it work.

My latest build used a Kingwin Stryker fanless PSU but it is pricey compared to low noise types.

do not run 3D so can't help you with that...

[thereddog]

I have the GD06 right now, nice case but not the greatest air flow

[original6ixx]

thanks Multimdiaman im definately thinking of getting an nvidia card and thanks for the ssd choices. @thereddog did you add anything to help with air flow?

[thereddog]

There really isn't much you can do... I just added a pair of 80mm fans to the single motherboard header (y-splitter) and ran the three 120mm fans off a PCI manual controller. I also chose the only 5750 at the time with a blower type cooler on it.
http://www.avsforum.com/t/1338557/silver...gd06-build

I'm in the process of making another build, with a SG06 and 4-bay NAS.

[original6ixx]

great pics and thanks for the advice.

[thereddog]

In order to use the Shuriken Rev. B, and the 3.5" HDD under the DVD-ROM, I had to drill new holes on the cross beam. Be prepared, but it's easy enough. If you use the stock cooler, you will be OK.

[original6ixx]

decided to upgrade to an i5 so still unsure about a couple of things, what psu would any of you recommend - silverstone? also what about a different mobo? thanks

[original6ixx]

bueller? lol updated

[thereddog]

decided to upgrade to an i5 so still unsure about a couple of things, what psu would any of you recommend - silverstone? also what about a different mobo? thanks

Silver stone makes a good PSU, as does XFX and the Antec EarthWatts series is a good choice. Any 350w unit with good ratings on Newegg is fine by me.

Motherboards, I'm always partial to Asus, but Gigabyte also makes a quality board.

[original6ixx]

thanks for the help thereddog, i will be upgrading the mobo to either of the ones you mentioned in the near future. everything is assembled just have to pick up a hdmi to mini hdmi connector and make a hole for cables in my homemade shelf and shes ready to be fired up.

[original6ixx]

Case - Silverstone Grandia GD06B mATX HTPC Case http://www.silverstonetek.com/product.ph...93&area=en
Denon Avr-1613
PSU - Cooler Master Silent Pro M 700w
CPU - Intel i3-2100 probably going to upgrade to an i5
GPU - EVGA GeForce Gtx 650 2gb SC
Mobo - Biostar H61mu3 http://www.biostar.com.tw/app/en/mb/intr...p?S_ID=534
Ram - 8gb Corsair
OS - Windows 7 Professional 64-bit in
Nvidia 3D Vision 2 kit

so, build went well but setup has been and still is a nightmare for 3d. after installing the nvidia driver update and the 3d projector edid override as nvidia wouldnt recognize the optoma projector, we had 3d via the test in the wizard but trying to play a 3d movie file no go and sound dropped throughout the system and no coming back. tried a clean uninstall and reinstall and same thing happened, had sound but then dropped, the volume icon showed it working but nada from any speakers. was thinking it was the pioneer vsx822 so exchanged it after reading of audio loss with roku and htpc's and picked up the better Denon and after installing nvidia and stereoscopic 3d once again no volume. what a nightmare all weekend trying to fix and to no avail. had to do a system restore and have sound again but not going to install anything until i find out wtf is wrong. is it the receiver? nvidia's latest driver version bug? optoma projector conflict? hard to find answers but hopefully something will turn for the good soon lol

[original6ixx]

thanks to thereddog and multimediaman for your input and thanks for nothing from the rest of you, im guessing because im new i heard nothing but crickets? anyway to the mods you can close or delete this thread

[Dougie Fresh]

I didn't answer your last post because:

1) I'm just an asshole who hates n00bs
2) I don't have a GTX650 and an Optoma projector

You can decide.