2011-07-14, 04:29
Looking to build a HTPC with an i3. NCIX has grand opening sale and the MINI-BOX M350 got reduced to $34.99 and I would like to pick it up and build a htpc. I already have a 2.5 500GB WD I'm going to use with this.
[CPU] Intel Core i3 2100 $114.99
[MOBO] Gigabyte H67N-USB3-B3 Mini ITX $89.99
[GPU] any recommendations?
[RAM] Kingston HyperX KHX1600C9D3K2/8GX 8GB 2X4GB $49.99
[PSU]
PICOPSU-90 *PM BestDirect $43.12
[CASE] MINI-BOX M350 Universal MINI-ITX $34.99
[TOTAL] = $333.08
edit: Some would probably recommend the Sapphire Pure White Fusion E350 $109.99. This would save me a bit of money. Just realize I should just avoid the i3 and build that one I really need it for Diablo 3. I'll just get a low powered htpc for now. Any recommendation for something that doesn't generate too much heat and can play 1080p movies with a heavy XBMC skin like Aeon MQ2
[CPU] Intel Core i3 2100 $114.99
[MOBO] Gigabyte H67N-USB3-B3 Mini ITX $89.99
[GPU] any recommendations?
[RAM] Kingston HyperX KHX1600C9D3K2/8GX 8GB 2X4GB $49.99
[PSU]
PICOPSU-90 *PM BestDirect $43.12
[CASE] MINI-BOX M350 Universal MINI-ITX $34.99
[TOTAL] = $333.08
edit: Some would probably recommend the Sapphire Pure White Fusion E350 $109.99. This would save me a bit of money. Just realize I should just avoid the i3 and build that one I really need it for Diablo 3. I'll just get a low powered htpc for now. Any recommendation for something that doesn't generate too much heat and can play 1080p movies with a heavy XBMC skin like Aeon MQ2