2010-08-12, 10:29
Hi all,
I am wanting to build a new HTPC and hoping for a bit of advise on hardware setup.
Requirements are as follows:
Low height pc (SFF size) for fitting under TV.
Room for 3 drives (maybe more) in Raid 1 + OS or Raid 5
Very quiet, am hoping for as little fans as possible
Enough power for HD content 1080p + ability to run virtual machine
Optical audio output
HDMI video output
From the above I have come up with the following:
Intel Core i3 530 / 540
ASUS P7H55-M Pro LGA 1156
Antec Fusion Remote case
6GB / 8GB 1333Mhz Memory
500w Quiet Power supply
3x 1TB SATA II drives
based on the above requirements and draft specification can people help on where I should look at other options and if the spec will meet the requirements. I was hoping to utilize the Intel HD graphics built into the i3, however I am not sure how successful this will be with HD1080p content and use with XBMC ? Would it be better to go with a more powerful CPU or addin a Nvidia 220 or simular? Also would a AMD rig be worth looking at for a AM3 setup?
Help !
I am wanting to build a new HTPC and hoping for a bit of advise on hardware setup.
Requirements are as follows:
Low height pc (SFF size) for fitting under TV.
Room for 3 drives (maybe more) in Raid 1 + OS or Raid 5
Very quiet, am hoping for as little fans as possible
Enough power for HD content 1080p + ability to run virtual machine
Optical audio output
HDMI video output
From the above I have come up with the following:
Intel Core i3 530 / 540
ASUS P7H55-M Pro LGA 1156
Antec Fusion Remote case
6GB / 8GB 1333Mhz Memory
500w Quiet Power supply
3x 1TB SATA II drives
based on the above requirements and draft specification can people help on where I should look at other options and if the spec will meet the requirements. I was hoping to utilize the Intel HD graphics built into the i3, however I am not sure how successful this will be with HD1080p content and use with XBMC ? Would it be better to go with a more powerful CPU or addin a Nvidia 220 or simular? Also would a AMD rig be worth looking at for a AM3 setup?
Help !