2013-07-26, 20:40
While this will not be my first build (Several PCs, current HTPC - on Frodo, Unraid server), it will be my first oriented to gaming. I'm going to retire the currect HTPC to the bedroom and put together a build that hopefully will offer a somewhat seamless HTPC/Gaming experience.
The usual requirements - XBMC, 1080p playback, OTA HD, Solid FPS on current and future games at 1080, 360 controller compatibililty, Dolphin using factory Wii remotes.
Will most likely not overclock as I want a commerical feel, not worrying about stability.
Case : Need soemthing with a huge wife approval factor right now leaning toward the Wesena e6 or e7 in silver.
CPU i5-4670 (I'm fairly set on this)
MOBO - Need HDMI and optical audio out - also for noise reasons I think I would want the fans to be temp controlled.
RAM - trying to decide between 8GB and 16GB
Storeage - Movies, TV and Music are streamed from the NAS - I assumed it would be unwise to store the PC games OR Wii games there? Having a hard time between SSD HDD or Combo, currently my htpc boots from a 64GB SSD but I know that wouldn't be enough for this setup.
GPU - Leaning heavily toward the GTX 760 - especially the Msi gaming version as it seems to do great in noise tests.
PSU - Need something as silent as possible and I may upgrade the 760 to SLI in the future - I'm thinking between 650-750W to cover that?
Let me know what you guys think. I would like to get this down and then start thinking about controller connectivity and whatnot.
The usual requirements - XBMC, 1080p playback, OTA HD, Solid FPS on current and future games at 1080, 360 controller compatibililty, Dolphin using factory Wii remotes.
Will most likely not overclock as I want a commerical feel, not worrying about stability.
Case : Need soemthing with a huge wife approval factor right now leaning toward the Wesena e6 or e7 in silver.
CPU i5-4670 (I'm fairly set on this)
MOBO - Need HDMI and optical audio out - also for noise reasons I think I would want the fans to be temp controlled.
RAM - trying to decide between 8GB and 16GB
Storeage - Movies, TV and Music are streamed from the NAS - I assumed it would be unwise to store the PC games OR Wii games there? Having a hard time between SSD HDD or Combo, currently my htpc boots from a 64GB SSD but I know that wouldn't be enough for this setup.
GPU - Leaning heavily toward the GTX 760 - especially the Msi gaming version as it seems to do great in noise tests.
PSU - Need something as silent as possible and I may upgrade the 760 to SLI in the future - I'm thinking between 650-750W to cover that?
Let me know what you guys think. I would like to get this down and then start thinking about controller connectivity and whatnot.