Been trying to decided on some components for my HTPC for a while now. I'd like to be able to:
- watch and record Freeview and Freeview HD
- watch 1080p movie files without any problems
- output a good quality line out to a stereo amp and speakers
Other requirements:
- aesthetically pleasing
- quiet
- power efficient as will be on 24/7
This morning I chose out a few components, please let me know if they are ok or if there are better alternatives:
CPU:
Intel Core i3 550 3.20GHz (Clarkdale) (Socket LGA1156)
Mother board:
Asus P7H55-M/USB3 Intel H55 (Socket 1156) DDR3 microATX Motherboard
RAM:
G.Skill RipJaw 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 PC3-10666C8 1333MHz Dual Channel Kit
PSU:
Corsair Builder Series CX 500W ATX Power Supply
HDD:
Samsung SpinPoint F4 EcoGreen 2TB SATA-II 32MB Cache
Sound card:
Asus Xonar Essence ST Sound Card
Tuner:
BGT 3620
Any good?
- watch and record Freeview and Freeview HD
- watch 1080p movie files without any problems
- output a good quality line out to a stereo amp and speakers
Other requirements:
- aesthetically pleasing
- quiet
- power efficient as will be on 24/7
This morning I chose out a few components, please let me know if they are ok or if there are better alternatives:
CPU:
Intel Core i3 550 3.20GHz (Clarkdale) (Socket LGA1156)
Mother board:
Asus P7H55-M/USB3 Intel H55 (Socket 1156) DDR3 microATX Motherboard
RAM:
G.Skill RipJaw 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 PC3-10666C8 1333MHz Dual Channel Kit
PSU:
Corsair Builder Series CX 500W ATX Power Supply
HDD:
Samsung SpinPoint F4 EcoGreen 2TB SATA-II 32MB Cache
Sound card:
Asus Xonar Essence ST Sound Card
Tuner:
BGT 3620
Any good?
