HTPC Build Check

[Claire Drew]

Hi all,

Looking to replace my current HTPC and make it a little smarter in the living room.

Below are the components I want to buy and make sure are all compatible?

New:
Silverstone Raven RVZ03B Mini-ITX HTPC Case - Black (SST-RVZ03B) @ £79.99
Super Flower Leadex III 550W 80 PLUS Gold Modular Power Supply - Black @ £67.99
Asrock H370M-ITX/AC Intel H370 (Socket 1151) DDR4 Mini-ITX Motherboard @ £104.99

Recycled:
I5-6500 CPU
256 SSD
2x 4gb DDR4

I am not sure about the Motherboard as I am getting confused with all the chip sets and all seem to support LGA 1151 so can I drop my CPU straight in? I will not be overclocking so would a different board be more suitable (cheaper) but with latest tech, m.2 etc.

Thanks

 

[orbitalwalsh]

PSU needs to be 150/40 mm in length max if using ATX size and not SFX/L

Something like Seasonic focus or Silverstone SFX units

@tamzzy

 

[Sabitech]

I love my EVGA psus, i have a 1000w that is 150x150.

 

[Claire Drew]

Thanks for the feedback Orbitalwalsh...

So I think this this would do the trick https://www.overclockers.co.uk/seas...-gold-modular-sfx-power-supply-ca-06m-ss.html

Also the EVGA SuperNOVA 550 GM took my eye, more power less cost at £90

Unless any other suggestions?

 

[an0nym0us]

Recycled:
I5-6500 CPU

That's a Skylake CPU.

Asrock H370M-ITX/AC Intel H370 (Socket 1151) DDR4 Mini-ITX Motherboard @ £104.99

That motherboard isn't compatible with your i5 6500 CPU. You need to look for motherboards based on Intel® 200 Series Chipset or Intel® 100 Series Chipset.

 

[Grimley]

/\/\/\ in other words, you need this board.

My basket at Overclockers UK:

• 1 x Asus H110I Plus Intel H110 (Socket 1151) DDR4 ITX Motherboard= £64.99

Total: £74.89 (includes shipping: £9.90)​

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[Claire Drew]

Thanks guys thats great help and cheaper

Question on chip sets and skts, does this mean I can at a later date if wanted put a newer CPU in say gen 7/8 or 9?

 

[an0nym0us]

Question on chip sets and skts, does this mean I can at a later date if wanted put a newer CPU in say gen 7/8 or 9?

6th and 7th gen Intel CPUs are compatible with 100 series and 200 series socket LGA1151 motherboards, but you'll likely need a BIOS update before you can use a 7th gen CPU on a 100 series motherboard.

8th and 9th gen Intel CPUs are compatible with 300 series socket LGA1151 motherboards, but may need a BIOS update before you can use a 9th gen CPU on some 300 series motherboards.

8th and 9th gen Intel CPUs are not compatible with 100 or 200 series motherboards. 6th and 7th gen Intel CPUs are also not compatible with 300 series motherboards.

 

[Claire Drew]

Ok, I happy with my cpu anyway, some good options for psu from reputable brands so think I have by build. Thanks for all the advice