2014-02-24, 18:49
Hello, i want to build my own htpc setup to primarily run xbmc live/ openElec that will HOPEFULLY play bit perfect blueray rips from hdd.
This is my first ever attempt at building my own system, i was wondering if the setup i have chosen is good enough for perfect bd play back and most of all are the components compatible with each other as well as the case, i would appreciate it if anyone could recommend any improvements/ alterations to the info below, thank you
Potential system specs:
Power supply:
Corsair Builder Series CXM 500W Modular 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX/EPS PSU - Corsair
£55.97
Graphics card:
Asus GeForce GT 610 Silent Nvidia Graphics Card (2GB DDR3, PCI Express 2.0, HDMI, DVI-I, VGA, Low Profile Design, 0dB Silent Cooling) - Asus
£34.99
Hard drive:
WD 3TB Desktop SATA Hard Drive - Green - Western Digital
£86.98
Solid state hdd:
Kingston Technology 60GB Solid State Drive V300 2.5-inch SATA 3 Upgrade Bundle Kit with Adapter - KIngston
£48.40
Ram:
Kingston Technology HyperX DDR3 1600MHz CL9 4GB DIMM XMP Memory Module - Kingston Technology
£31.00
Mother board:
ASUS H87M-E microATX Intel H87 Motherboard / Socket 1150 / 4 x DDR3 Slots / Max 32 GB / PCI-E / 1x D-Sub / DVI / HDMI - Asus
£72.40
Processor:
Intel Core i3 4130 Dual Core CPU Retail (Socket 1150, 3.4GHz, 3MB, 54W, Extended Memory 64 Technology, Execute Disable Bit) - Intel
£83.02
Htpc case:
Silverstone SST-GD08B USB 3.0 HTPC Case - Silverstone
£111.88
Subtotal: £524.64
This is my first ever attempt at building my own system, i was wondering if the setup i have chosen is good enough for perfect bd play back and most of all are the components compatible with each other as well as the case, i would appreciate it if anyone could recommend any improvements/ alterations to the info below, thank you
Potential system specs:
Power supply:
Corsair Builder Series CXM 500W Modular 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX/EPS PSU - Corsair
£55.97
Graphics card:
Asus GeForce GT 610 Silent Nvidia Graphics Card (2GB DDR3, PCI Express 2.0, HDMI, DVI-I, VGA, Low Profile Design, 0dB Silent Cooling) - Asus
£34.99
Hard drive:
WD 3TB Desktop SATA Hard Drive - Green - Western Digital
£86.98
Solid state hdd:
Kingston Technology 60GB Solid State Drive V300 2.5-inch SATA 3 Upgrade Bundle Kit with Adapter - KIngston
£48.40
Ram:
Kingston Technology HyperX DDR3 1600MHz CL9 4GB DIMM XMP Memory Module - Kingston Technology
£31.00
Mother board:
ASUS H87M-E microATX Intel H87 Motherboard / Socket 1150 / 4 x DDR3 Slots / Max 32 GB / PCI-E / 1x D-Sub / DVI / HDMI - Asus
£72.40
Processor:
Intel Core i3 4130 Dual Core CPU Retail (Socket 1150, 3.4GHz, 3MB, 54W, Extended Memory 64 Technology, Execute Disable Bit) - Intel
£83.02
Htpc case:
Silverstone SST-GD08B USB 3.0 HTPC Case - Silverstone
£111.88
Subtotal: £524.64
