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So I've been debating whether to wait for the new ATV3 to come out, but kept thinking I wouldn't mind trying my hand at an HTPC build capable of bitstreaming audio when needed. Was thinking of going with Win7 and XBMC. Here's what I'm thinking:

[CASE] Silverstone Sugo SG06B http://www.bestdirect.ca/products/217735...ogy/SG06B/
[MOBO] ASUS F1A75-I Deluxe Mini-ITX AMD A75 Fch FM1 DDR3 http://www.directcanada.com/products/?sk...ure=Others
[CPU/GPU] AMD A6-3500 http://www.directcanada.com/products/?sk...acture=AMD
[RAM] Kingston HyperX Plug N Play 4gb 1866 http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.asp..._-20104263

Was also going to go with a fanless PicoPSU per Eskro's Pico thread and pull out the PSU in the Sugo, and a 32gb SSD drive to start, maybe add a bluray drive down the line. I like the fact that the MOBO comes with a remote to turn it on/off and a keyboard, as well as WiFi.

I want this thing as silent as possible.

A few Qs:

1. Is the above all compatible (hey, I'm brand new to this!)
2. Is the memory overkill? Was also looking at http://www.directcanada.com/products/?sk...e=KINGSTON .
3. Am I missing anything critical! Fan?
4. Can the cost be cut down a bit. Cost isn't a huge concern, but not really into wasting money if I don't need to!
5. Assistance re: cables I'll need?

I was also considering a Wesena case, but shipping is $37 alone, and may not include the duties, etc. from the US (real PIA!). I just really like the look of this case..

http://www.shop.perfecthometheater.com/H...ITX7-B.htm

Thanks!

Great CPU, mobo, ram and case selections.....! I bet that it will be very quiet by setting operating temperature to 50 degrees in bios....Silverstone case is very high quality, and components (case fans/psu) in it are good quality too.

You'll be very happy with your selections....!

big case for tiny hardware

Yeah, that's what I keep thinking. Any smaller cases out there that look good (I know, personal thing) with USB 3.0 on the front? Seems a lot to spend $120 and get 2 2.0 USBs.

hard to say,,,

check in my HTPC guide,,, link in signature,,,,

in second post, i list many known mini ITX cases...

happy shopping

(2012-04-08, 19:48)Sdpbc Wrote: [ -> ]Yeah, that's what I keep thinking. Any smaller cases out there that look good (I know, personal thing) with USB 3.0 on the front? Seems a lot to spend $120 and get 2 2.0 USBs.

The only budget case with front USB 3.0 that I know of is this- Silverstone Aluminum ML03B HTPC Case. It's wider though.....

If you have room, the bigger case provide better airflow and more room to upgrade too.......