2014-01-04, 21:15
Hi guys
I wanted to check in with you before I pulled the trigger on this baby. Usage is primarily 1080p video and light gaming. All the content is sourced from my Win 7 NAS box. I plan to install XBMC on Windows 7 as I have a spare copy already. For some reason OpenElec doesn't play nice with my NAS so Windows XBMC is probably the way to go.
CASE: Antec 310-150 = $90
CPU: Haswell i3-4130T 35W = $140
CPU COOLER: Scythe Big Shuriken 2 = $45
MOBO: ASUS H81I-PLUS LGA 1150 Intel H81 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 = $80
RAM: G.SKILL Ripjaws X Series 4GB DDR3 1600 (F3-12800CL9D-4GBXL) = $50
PSU: picoPSU-120 120W PSU with Power brick 12V 6.6A 80W = $55
SSD: SanDisk 64 GB SSD = $65
TOTAL = $525
I wanted a case with a reset button on the front which boosts the WAF in the event of a crash. The other option I considered is the new Silverstone ML06 but it's not out yet.
I'll replace the stock PSU with the Antec with the picoPSU. Silence is a huge factor for me - hence the picoPSU and Shuriken. I know I'll have to do some basic modding to get the shuriken to fit but I've seen it done.
Questions:
1. Am I correct in thinking that the "T" will run cooler than the non-T and keep the temps down. I don't care much about saving money on electricity.
2. Is 4GB RAM enough? I would have normally gone for 8GB but with RAM prices up these days it's a tougher decision.
3. Is 80W enough for this setup? They offer a 104W power brick but that one has a fan in it which put me off.
Thanks!
I wanted to check in with you before I pulled the trigger on this baby. Usage is primarily 1080p video and light gaming. All the content is sourced from my Win 7 NAS box. I plan to install XBMC on Windows 7 as I have a spare copy already. For some reason OpenElec doesn't play nice with my NAS so Windows XBMC is probably the way to go.
CASE: Antec 310-150 = $90
CPU: Haswell i3-4130T 35W = $140
CPU COOLER: Scythe Big Shuriken 2 = $45
MOBO: ASUS H81I-PLUS LGA 1150 Intel H81 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 = $80
RAM: G.SKILL Ripjaws X Series 4GB DDR3 1600 (F3-12800CL9D-4GBXL) = $50
PSU: picoPSU-120 120W PSU with Power brick 12V 6.6A 80W = $55
SSD: SanDisk 64 GB SSD = $65
TOTAL = $525
I wanted a case with a reset button on the front which boosts the WAF in the event of a crash. The other option I considered is the new Silverstone ML06 but it's not out yet.
I'll replace the stock PSU with the Antec with the picoPSU. Silence is a huge factor for me - hence the picoPSU and Shuriken. I know I'll have to do some basic modding to get the shuriken to fit but I've seen it done.
Questions:
1. Am I correct in thinking that the "T" will run cooler than the non-T and keep the temps down. I don't care much about saving money on electricity.
2. Is 4GB RAM enough? I would have normally gone for 8GB but with RAM prices up these days it's a tougher decision.
3. Is 80W enough for this setup? They offer a 104W power brick but that one has a fan in it which put me off.
Thanks!