2012-04-24, 03:29
Ok, I'm looking to build my first dedicated HTPC as I have just been using my desktop for the last year or so.
Right now I already have a NAS setup using an HP Datavault and I had purchased the GT430 GPU for my DT to support full HD which I can swap into this HTPC but from the sounds of the A6-3500 it's not needed. I classify myself as a #7 per eskro's guide. I plan to use this mainly as an HTPC but sometimes for video/photo editing but not gaming at all. I do want full 1080p HD and the option for 3d in the future just in case (which the 430 should already support if needed). Also I would like the ability to power on via remote.
Right now this is what I'm thinking of, but I am on a budget so if it's more than needed please let me know:
[CPU+iGPU] AMD A6-3500 3x2.1Ghz/2.4Ghz HD6530D FM1 65W ($80)
[MOBO] ASRock A75M FM1 CIR USB3.0 SATAIII UEFI μATX ($75)
[PSU] SeaSonic SS-400ET 80+ Bronze 400W ATX12V ($45)
[RAM] Kingston HyperX 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1866 Desktop Memory Model KHX1866C9D3K2/4GX ($40)
[HDD] Crucial M4 CT064M4SSD2 2.5" 64GB SATA III MLC Internal Solid State Drive (SSD) ($85)
[CASE] SILVERSTONE ML03B μATX ($60)
+
[REMOTE] ASRock Universal Smart Remote Control (SMART REMOTE) ($26)
OR
[CASE W/Remote] Antec Fusion Remote HTPC Enclosure - FUSION REMOTE WHITE ($157)
Anyone able to tell me how the functionality of these 2 options compare?
Total: $411 or $482 + shipping
Does this looks solid? Am I missing anything? Will this Remote power on and control my HTPC? Does anyone know of cheaper prices on these components as a few seem to have gone up in prices?
What would the difference be for this MB vs the one above besides $10 cheaper, or is it the same one? Specs looks very similar but not seeing the model # on amazon to compare... ASRock A75M-HVS FM1 AMD A75 (Hudson D3) HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 Micro ATX AMD Motherboard with UEFI BIOS
Thanks!!
JB
Right now I already have a NAS setup using an HP Datavault and I had purchased the GT430 GPU for my DT to support full HD which I can swap into this HTPC but from the sounds of the A6-3500 it's not needed. I classify myself as a #7 per eskro's guide. I plan to use this mainly as an HTPC but sometimes for video/photo editing but not gaming at all. I do want full 1080p HD and the option for 3d in the future just in case (which the 430 should already support if needed). Also I would like the ability to power on via remote.
Right now this is what I'm thinking of, but I am on a budget so if it's more than needed please let me know:
[CPU+iGPU] AMD A6-3500 3x2.1Ghz/2.4Ghz HD6530D FM1 65W ($80)
[MOBO] ASRock A75M FM1 CIR USB3.0 SATAIII UEFI μATX ($75)
[PSU] SeaSonic SS-400ET 80+ Bronze 400W ATX12V ($45)
[RAM] Kingston HyperX 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1866 Desktop Memory Model KHX1866C9D3K2/4GX ($40)
[HDD] Crucial M4 CT064M4SSD2 2.5" 64GB SATA III MLC Internal Solid State Drive (SSD) ($85)
[CASE] SILVERSTONE ML03B μATX ($60)
+
[REMOTE] ASRock Universal Smart Remote Control (SMART REMOTE) ($26)
OR
[CASE W/Remote] Antec Fusion Remote HTPC Enclosure - FUSION REMOTE WHITE ($157)
Anyone able to tell me how the functionality of these 2 options compare?
Total: $411 or $482 + shipping
Does this looks solid? Am I missing anything? Will this Remote power on and control my HTPC? Does anyone know of cheaper prices on these components as a few seem to have gone up in prices?
What would the difference be for this MB vs the one above besides $10 cheaper, or is it the same one? Specs looks very similar but not seeing the model # on amazon to compare... ASRock A75M-HVS FM1 AMD A75 (Hudson D3) HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 Micro ATX AMD Motherboard with UEFI BIOS
Thanks!!
JB
