planning to make a htpc need help and suggestion with the parts

**bakwakkwak** · 08-25-2010, 07:07 AM

hello mga boss im planning to make a htpc any suggestion if unsa ang mga parts nindot gamiton para ani?
thanx

**P0w3rM0v3** · 08-25-2010, 07:14 AM

^^ for me bro, what makes a htpc is the peripherals. also, it has to be quiet, sip power, and small. i would recommend m-atx cases and mobos because of this. recommend pud ko getting USB 3.0 mobos para in the future (when u need more storage) you can attach external enclosures via USB 3.0. Tip lang for the internal hardware: you would generally need low profile parts ie. low profile hsf, RAM, psu, gpus. I would also recommend getting a good soundcard kay theater purposes man ni siya ---> para sa imo boom2x

**glide 1** · 08-25-2010, 07:15 AM

hehehe new project na sad

here's where i would start:

* Gigabyte H55N-USB3 mini-ITX
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813128448
* Intel Core i7 875K Unlocked CPU
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819116368

**P0w3rM0v3** · 08-25-2010, 07:23 AM

^^ overkill raman tingali na bro na cpu lol. mga i3s would be perfect imo. they have small consumption. U really dont need a powerful rig for this kay dili man gud ni pang games. you don't even need to OC. The most processing power u need would be the times you would want to do video conversion and burning which is more than enough for dual/triple cores.
i would like to add murag nindot pud kuha ug mga graphics cards na naay bitstreaming for streaming HD content (although hinay atong internets basin sa future diay).

IMO importante gamay siya kaon korente para dili siya init. remember, pang download ni siya so halos on ni siya 24/7. which is why i would also recommend getting a smart UPS which shuts down ur pc if it detects a brownout.

you would also need large storage kay DL man jud ni. nindot pud getting a 30gb SSD para sa OS para pas2x boot.

**bakwakkwak** · 08-25-2010, 07:26 AM

ty ty how about the casing hdd power supply rams pwede mani sya naay remote control no?

**P0w3rM0v3** · 08-25-2010, 07:29 AM

yea naa mga universal remote control sir bak. daghan ka kapilian pero for me i got a Logitech DiNovo Mini.

**glide 1** · 08-25-2010, 07:50 AM

Originally Posted by P0w3rM0v3

^^ overkill raman tingali na bro na cpu lol. mga i3s would be perfect imo. they have small consumption. U really dont need a powerful rig for this kay dili man gud ni pang games. you don't even need to OC. The most processing power u need would be the times you would want to do video conversion and burning which is more than enough for dual/triple cores.
i would like to add murag nindot pud kuha ug mga graphics cards na naay bitstreaming for streaming HD content (although hinay atong internets basin sa future diay).

IMO importante gamay siya kaon korente para dili siya init. remember, pang download ni siya so halos on ni siya 24/7. which is why i would also recommend getting a smart UPS which shuts down ur pc if it detects a brownout.

you would also need large storage kay DL man jud ni. nindot pud getting a 30gb SSD para sa OS para pas2x boot.

I dont think its overkill at all - look WHO is setting it up!!!

..and this. Newegg.com - Crucial RealSSD C300 CTFDDAC128MAG-1G1CCA 2.5" 128GB SATA III MLC Internal Solid State Drive (SSD)

why 30gb?? ang2x ra kaayo for OS

**glide 1** · 08-25-2010, 07:51 AM

...and get the new H70 for cooling

**swiftkillu** · 08-25-2010, 07:58 AM

Originally Posted by glide 1

...and get the new H70 for cooling

pila ang H70 karon?

**P0w3rM0v3** · 08-25-2010, 08:02 AM

Originally Posted by glide 1

I dont think its overkill at all - look WHO is setting it up!!!

..and this. Newegg.com - Crucial RealSSD C300 CTFDDAC128MAG-1G1CCA 2.5" 128GB SATA III MLC Internal Solid State Drive (SSD)

why 30gb?? ang2x ra kaayo for OS

30gb ra kay pang OS raman jud... a few programs you would need is a burning software, video conversion software and Home theater software thats it. SSD would be beneficial for gaming but not so much for data only..... Storing movies doesn't see much benefit from SSDs.... I mean you're free to spend what u like but i'm just mentioning what's practical here. Do you expect to store all your HD movies on all SSD drives? lol.