HTPC Build Specs help.

[Ross L]

Hi,

I'm building a HTPC, but I am struggling to choose the spec. I was originally going the Llano route, but from what I've been reading the driver support has been rather lacklustre from AMD, so I have decided to go the intel route.

So far I am looking at the following:

Silverstone Milo ML03B Micro ATX - £51.58
Asus P8H67-M PRO Micro ATX - £82.40
XFX P1-450S-U2B9 Pro Series Core Edition 450W Modular - £42.54
Intel CPU i3 2120 Sandy Bridge - £95.28
Corsair Memory XMS3 Classic 4GB DDR3 1333 Mhz - £19.68

and that is currently sitting at £291.48 delivered

Is there any changes I could do to reduce the cost, without losing performance?

Thanks in advance.

Regards,

Ross

 

[Ross L]

Cheers for that guys, that's just potentially changed all my ideas again.

 

[Ross L]

I've decided to stick to the intel route, for future proof upgrades (looking to get a 3D TV next year).

If I managed to get an i5 750 for £75-£80, would it be ok with the above setup, or would I be better off sticking with the sandybridge i3?

Thanks in advance.

Ross

 

[Ross L]

Cheers for that, it's much appreciated