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Building a Small HTPC opinions needed :D

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  • 18-08-2012 8:22pm
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    U_Fig
    Registered Users Posts: 893 ✭✭✭


    1. What is your budget? As cheap as possible bout €300 would be good price point

    2. What will be the main purpose of the computer? HTPC (1080p 3D SBS films max), Internet,

    3. Do you need a copy of Windows? No i'll sort that out later,

    4. Can you use any parts from an old computer? I have a few 2.5" HDD's i can use,

    5. Do you need a monitor? No

    5a. If yes, what size do you need. N/A

    5b. If no, what resolution is your current monitor and do you plan to upgrade in the near future? [1920x1080/1440x900/etc.] Panasonic Viera 1080p

    6. Do you need any of these peripherals? No have all i need

    7. Are you willing to try overclocking? Don't think I'd need to

    8. How can you pay? Whatever

    9. When are you purchasing? ASAP

    10. If you need help building it, where are you based? Figure this out later if i do

    Ok as well as the above i need a case that needs to fit into a space that is 28cm high so lower that that is needed, thinking ITX and Coolermaster advanced 120 case..would be ok also i want to add a Small SSD for speed boost
    also it needs to be as silent as possible, i have a few ideas for a build but i'm off to work now so i'll see any input you guys can give into it


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