2013-01-15, 17:25
Hello Everybody
I have read different threads now and getting more and more confused. Some of the threads are a little outdated, others just don't exactly have the information I'm looking for.
So I need your help.
Here is what I want:
- An HTPC which can play 3D as I own an Philips 55pfl7007 which should be able to play 3D movies. (That would make me Group 7, I think).
- The system should be as quiet as possible.
- I would just run xbmc on it (I'm new to xbmc, but I just want a nice and easy way to watch my movies and episodes)
- I don't know, if I need an optical drive. Maybe just to play Blueray which I not yet posses.
- I'm not used to linux, so I would use windows as OS.
- The HTPC should be at a reasonable price (~350 € ok?)
- I live in switzerland, but maybe I could get some pieces in Germany, if unavailable in Switzerland
These cases have I in mind (It should be small and have a good look):
- ITX1
- Realan EI5 or EI7 (depend on the optical drive)
I think some cases are hard to get in switzerland!
CPU
- AMD A6-5400k (don't know exactly why, just have seen it often recomended)
Mobo
- Asrock FM2a75M-ITX (although there are some issues reported? Don't now exactly)
RAM
- Absolutely know idea,
SSD
- 64-120gb ssd, no preferred brand.
Infrared
- Is turning on by infrared a must have? I have seen there are several threads about the best remote, this is for the moment not my first priority. I guess there is no dependency on the hardware?
Power
- Is an outside power solution like piccopsu recommended?
Cooling
- Do I need additional cooling?
I would be really happy, if someone could recommend some hardware to me.
Thank you very much
poensch
I have read different threads now and getting more and more confused. Some of the threads are a little outdated, others just don't exactly have the information I'm looking for.
So I need your help.
Here is what I want:
- An HTPC which can play 3D as I own an Philips 55pfl7007 which should be able to play 3D movies. (That would make me Group 7, I think).
- The system should be as quiet as possible.
- I would just run xbmc on it (I'm new to xbmc, but I just want a nice and easy way to watch my movies and episodes)
- I don't know, if I need an optical drive. Maybe just to play Blueray which I not yet posses.
- I'm not used to linux, so I would use windows as OS.
- The HTPC should be at a reasonable price (~350 € ok?)
- I live in switzerland, but maybe I could get some pieces in Germany, if unavailable in Switzerland
These cases have I in mind (It should be small and have a good look):
- ITX1
- Realan EI5 or EI7 (depend on the optical drive)
I think some cases are hard to get in switzerland!
CPU
- AMD A6-5400k (don't know exactly why, just have seen it often recomended)
Mobo
- Asrock FM2a75M-ITX (although there are some issues reported? Don't now exactly)
RAM
- Absolutely know idea,
SSD
- 64-120gb ssd, no preferred brand.
Infrared
- Is turning on by infrared a must have? I have seen there are several threads about the best remote, this is for the moment not my first priority. I guess there is no dependency on the hardware?
Power
- Is an outside power solution like piccopsu recommended?
Cooling
- Do I need additional cooling?
I would be really happy, if someone could recommend some hardware to me.
Thank you very much
poensch