2011-06-01, 19:11
I'm in the middle of my latest project, so i thought I would share some of my progress with everyone here.
The goal is to build a slim, silent, low power HTPC with enough juice to decode "everything" through XBMC and transcode for my Plex server (Plex app on Android and iOS devices at home).
Hardware
CPU: Intel Core i3 2100T (35 W)
Motherboard: Asus P8H67-I Deluxe B3
RAM: 2x1 GB (had before)
Storage: 40 GB OCZ Agility 2 (had before)
Case: Antec ISK 300-65 (Black)
Cooler: Scythe Shuriken
Right now I'm running Windows 7, and after some careful undervolting of the CPU I'm peaking at 38 W (!) full load (OCCT Linpack). With 1080p x264 playback I have about 40 % CPU usage, and power draw is 33-34 W. In idle, power draw is about 24 W.
Going away tomorrow over the weekend, but can update with more pictures, performance figures and information next week if anyone is interested.
The goal is to build a slim, silent, low power HTPC with enough juice to decode "everything" through XBMC and transcode for my Plex server (Plex app on Android and iOS devices at home).
Hardware
CPU: Intel Core i3 2100T (35 W)
Motherboard: Asus P8H67-I Deluxe B3
RAM: 2x1 GB (had before)
Storage: 40 GB OCZ Agility 2 (had before)
Case: Antec ISK 300-65 (Black)
Cooler: Scythe Shuriken
Right now I'm running Windows 7, and after some careful undervolting of the CPU I'm peaking at 38 W (!) full load (OCCT Linpack). With 1080p x264 playback I have about 40 % CPU usage, and power draw is 33-34 W. In idle, power draw is about 24 W.
Going away tomorrow over the weekend, but can update with more pictures, performance figures and information next week if anyone is interested.