Advise.. on HTPC system

[nintenjo]

Ok im was recetly looking to upgrade but ive decided im going to just build a whole new system. I want a system that will be pretty good for games but also look nice under the telly.

So can somone recommend me a system (CASE (small as possible but not shuttle) psu, cpu, mobo, memory, grfx, coolers & HDD. screen and DVDrw not required)

Im looking to spend about £800-£1000 so would ideally want a DX10 ready rig and Vista in the cost.

Thanks and have fun

PS. dont restrict the HTPC case to OCUK range. im happy to buy that bit elsewhere. (but dont post competitors)

 

[Hades]

I'd say get a core duo, probably an E6300 or E4300. Drop it in a suitable motherboard such as a DS3 or possibly Asus P5N-E. Add 1Gb or 2gb of value RAM. Add an 8800GTS or possibly 8800GTX if funds allow. Then add into a case of your choice - probably a Silverstone Lascala of some model as they look very nice indeed.

EDIT: Most of the Lascala's take MATX format motheboards so may need to look around for an alternative motherbaord.

 

[squiffy]

I'd say get a core duo, probably an E6300 or E4300. Drop it in a suitable motherboard such as a DS3 or possibly Asus P5N-E. Add 1Gb or 2gb of value RAM. Add an 8800GTS or possibly 8800GTX if funds allow. Then add into a case of your choice - probably a Silverstone Lascala of some model as they look very nice indeed.

EDIT: Most of the Lascala's take MATX format motheboards so may need to look around for an alternative motherbaord.

x 1000. 8800 GTX for a HTPC? Slight overkill don't you think?

The problem with HTPC's is that they're supposed to be low power, low noise, low heat.

A good example of a HTPC would be a AMD 3800X2, Asus AM2, 1GB RAM, 7300GS passive Nvidia or ATI X300, 320GB hard drive, Sugo with Silverstone PSU. You can probably buy that for under £600.

The Antec NSK2400 is pretty good, £55 including PSU.

 

[Growlingfish]

x 1000. 8800 GTX for a HTPC? Slight overkill don't you think?

The problem with HTPC's is that they're supposed to be low power, low noise, low heat.

A good example of a HTPC would be a AMD 3800X2, Asus AM2, 1GB RAM, 7300GS passive Nvidia or ATI X300, 320GB hard drive, Sugo with Silverstone PSU. You can probably buy that for under £600.

The Antec NSK2400 is pretty good, £55 including PSU.

I want a system that will be pretty good for games

Most HTPCs also don't have that requirement, so the specs are going to be slightly higher. Maybe not 8800 higher though

 

[cokecan]

been thinking about this for along time now, and have always liked the looks of the origen AE cases. they look so smart ) but a tad on the pricey side. guess you SHOULD get what you pay for.

but depending on which model its either an ATX or mATX board, full sized g-card etc. should suite your needs quite well i reckon