Hi all,
Looking to build a HTPC that will be used to game at medium use. Looking really for it to replace the xbox, ps3 etc, and possible be able for dolphin emulation (not a priority)
Its requirements will be to be quiet during HTPC mode (from 6-8ft away) and have the ability to play all releases (BF3, Skyrim etc) on a 42inch plasma at 1024×768 at high+ for my resolution.
Current components:
CPU - i5-750
Mobo - Asus P7P55-M Matx
HDD - WD Green 1Tb
To come:
SSD - Probably pick up a sata II 60gb
RAM - 4Gb 1333Mhz DDR3
Optical drive - standard sata
Where I am stuck!
Case - Looking at Silverstone Granida GD04, Antec Fusion Remote and Antec NSK2840 (with included 380w Earthwatts power supply). Any obvious one I am missing?
PSU - something quiet
CPU fan - have no stock fan with CPU so I require this. Must take case into consideration
GPU - Not sure what i require for the settings I want to game at. Dont want something overkill that creates too much noise, heat etc.
What would be the max I could get away with on the 380w psu if i bought the antec case? (new 7750 maybe?)
Otherwise is HD 6850 (€100) the optimal card for my needs or will this be overkill? Can pick up a 6570 for (€40) but I am inclined to think this is underpowered or a 5870 for a only a little over €100 but surely overkill?
Thanks for any help!
Looking to build a HTPC that will be used to game at medium use. Looking really for it to replace the xbox, ps3 etc, and possible be able for dolphin emulation (not a priority)
Its requirements will be to be quiet during HTPC mode (from 6-8ft away) and have the ability to play all releases (BF3, Skyrim etc) on a 42inch plasma at 1024×768 at high+ for my resolution.
Current components:
CPU - i5-750
Mobo - Asus P7P55-M Matx
HDD - WD Green 1Tb
To come:
SSD - Probably pick up a sata II 60gb
RAM - 4Gb 1333Mhz DDR3
Optical drive - standard sata
Where I am stuck!
Case - Looking at Silverstone Granida GD04, Antec Fusion Remote and Antec NSK2840 (with included 380w Earthwatts power supply). Any obvious one I am missing?
PSU - something quiet
CPU fan - have no stock fan with CPU so I require this. Must take case into consideration
GPU - Not sure what i require for the settings I want to game at. Dont want something overkill that creates too much noise, heat etc.
What would be the max I could get away with on the 380w psu if i bought the antec case? (new 7750 maybe?)
Otherwise is HD 6850 (€100) the optimal card for my needs or will this be overkill? Can pick up a 6570 for (€40) but I am inclined to think this is underpowered or a 5870 for a only a little over €100 but surely overkill?
Thanks for any help!