Topic: Share your HTPC set-up Part2

[DTNS]

wag na flame.. mag mahalan tayo.

my HTPC - (sold to kuya)
Zacate E350
4g RAM
500 Blue Carviar
400PSU FSP

may AMD Zacate E-350 din ako. it's a Manli T2 nettop. I put 4GB DDR3 and a 500GB 2.5" HDD. I'm not using it now coz I find too slow. (mainly due to the 5400rpm hard disk.) I plan to replace its HDD with an SSD soon.

[Courage]

Sa windows 7 ba kita yung ganitong properties ng HDMI?

Yup... kita din na ganyan..

[≧◉◡◉≦xrampage≧◉◡◉≦]

guys ok na ba ito for cheap basic htpc setup:

amd build:
amd llano a4-3400 2.7ghz socket FM1
asrock a75m-itx

intel build:
intel core i3-2100 3.1ghz LGA 1155
asrock b75m-itx

how much kaya to sa market ngayon and locally available ba yung mga itx mobos? thanks!

Get the lates A?MD A10-5800k it will surely beat the i3. I just tested my AMD 10-5700 65W get from amazon with battle filed 3 max settings yan mas stress pa kesa sa pag play ng movies pero walang kalag lag. 

Processor: FM2 , A10-5800k - P5950.00
FM2 Asrock FM2A75M-ITX - 3850.00
GSkil 2x4GB - 2050
PSU - Seasonic 520W - 3100

may AMD Zacate E-350 din ako. it's a Manli T2 nettop. I put 4GB DDR3 and a 500GB 2.5" HDD. I'm not using it now coz I find too slow. (mainly due to the 5400rpm hard disk.) I plan to replace its HDD with an SSD soon.

SSD will add fast opening of file or programs but as they said at TPC when your software is running its like 7200rpm hdd already on the response. 

[[dcw]aaron]

Processor: FM2 , A10-5800k - P5950.00
FM2 Asrock FM2A75M-ITX - 3850.00
GSkil 2x4GB - 2050
PSU - Seasonic 520W - 3100

saang store ito sir? mas ok sana if readily available to locally. thanks!

[Ian Villaceran]

Started building my new HTPC last night was ok but somehow I find it too noisy even with stock HSF A10-5700..

[Stagea]

Started building my new HTPC last night was ok but somehow I find it too noisy even with stock HSF A10-5700..

The stock HSF can be quite noisy. You can try playing with the temperature thresholds and fan ramp, or better yet put in a large and quiet HSF. A large cooler with a large fan would provide adequate cooling even when the fan is barely spinning.

[≧◉◡◉≦xrampage≧◉◡◉≦]

saang store ito sir? mas ok sana if readily available to locally. thanks!

Check TPC.

Started building my new HTPC last night was ok but somehow I find it too noisy even with stock HSF A10-5700..

Noisy baka naman sa setup mo lang. I have also the A10-5700 and its so quiet at all even stock HSF. May case also has a 3 120MM fan but my HTPC is so quiet at all. 

[Stagea]

Ian,

Check the Smart Fan controls in the BIOS. There might be a way to increase the target temperature and to slow down the fan ramp. Speedfan can also be used.

[Ian Villaceran]

Thanks guys! I think I am still used to the quite blu-ray player. Was actually weird because I did not notice any noise when I was using my old HTPC

[Stagea]

Thanks guys! I think I am still used to the quite blu-ray player. Was actually weird because I did not notice any noise when I was using my old HTPC

You're welcome. You can set the CPU Smart Fan Target in the BIOS to something like 60 or 65 deg Celsius, then reduce the CPU Min Fan Speed to a number that keeps the cooler quiet enough for comfort.

This keeps the fan running at a lower speed until the temperature starts to break the target temp (this shouldn't happen very often if you have sufficient case ventilation and a reasonable min fan speed).

I'm quite OC with component noise, which is why I deadened and undervolted my main PC. I still run active cooling, but the fans spin at very low rates (~230rpm for the CPU fan for example). Mechanical parts are isolated with silicon mounts. HDD whir can still be heard up close, however.

[Ian Villaceran]

Yeah I may try that but I will probably go with your advice and get a larger HSF may be one of those Zalman's..

[Stagea]

Yeah I may try that but I will probably go with your advice and get a larger HSF may be one of those Zalman's..

Any major brand should have a decent HSF. Mass matters more than tech in most of these cases (unless you're really pushing the limits).

A large cooler with a big fan from a reliable brand is usually more than enough. Almost any fan would be quiet at low speeds.

Check if the fan is a PWM type, and watch out for the usable rev range. Some motors aren't designed to spin slowly. If your case fan isn't PWM, you may also consider replacing it (granted that your motherboard is not equipped to modulate non-PWM fans).

If this would fit your case, it's fairly cheap and can be ran at 600rpm:
http://www.amazon.com/Cooler-Master-Hyper-212-RR-212E-20PK-R2/dp/B005O65JXI

[Ian Villaceran]

You're the best man thank you!!

Any major brand should have a decent HSF. Mass matters more than tech in most of these cases (unless you're really pushing the limits).

A large cooler with a big fan from a reliable brand is usually more than enough. Almost any fan would be quiet at low speeds.

Check if the fan is a PWM type, and watch out for the usable rev range. Some motors aren't designed to spin slowly. If your case fan isn't PWM, you may also consider replacing it (granted that your motherboard is not equipped to modulate non-PWM fans).

[Stagea]

You're the best man thank you!!

You're welcome bro. Check for clearance inside your case before deciding on a cooler.

Clean the APU's heat spreader completely before applying new heatsink paste.

[DTNS]

@all

I'm tempted to build an htpc using a cheap H61 chipset motherboard with "just" 4 SATA II slots. what do you guys think? pwede na ba ang 4 SATA slots? 

[Stagea]

@all

I'm tempted to build an htpc using a cheap H61 chipset motherboard with "just" 4 SATA II slots. what do you guys think? pwede na ba ang 4 SATA slots? 

Consider one consumed by the optical drive. Granted that you won't be using a dedicated OS/Application drive, that leaves you with ports for 3 HDDS.

If you're buying 3TB or 4TB HDDs, you're looking at upto 9-12TB internal. That's good enough for most people.

Moving up to the B75 chipset makes sense though, as you're getting USB 3.0. The B75 also runs a faster SATA variant (would make sense if you're looking at going the SSD route), and includes PCI-E 3.0 (not much use for now, unless you plan on upgrading later on).

[karloff]

@all

I'm tempted to build an htpc using a cheap H61 chipset motherboard with "just" 4 SATA II slots. what do you guys think? pwede na ba ang 4 SATA slots? 

pwede na yan sir. ilagay mo 3tb per port. plus kung atx o matx na board makuha mo pwede ka rin magdagdag ng sata card sa pci express slot incase na kulang.

[DTNS]

thanks for the suggestions guys. I'll probably get a B75-based board with 6 SATA slots instead.

[Stagea]

pwede na yan sir. ilagay mo 3tb per port. plus kung atx o matx na board makuha mo pwede ka rin magdagdag ng sata card sa pci express slot incase na kulang.

A lot of standalone SATA controller chips do not have support for Windows 8 at this point, however. One has to choose wisely before getting one of these (Marvell and Asmedia based ones are pretty safe).

[karloff]

A lot of standalone SATA controller chips do not have support for Windows 8 at this point, however. One has to choose wisely before getting one of these (Marvell and Asmedia based ones are pretty safe).

if the card supports Win-7 sir. it will work in Win-8 because the CORE of Win-8 is practically the same as Win-7.

[Stagea]

if the card supports Win-7 sir. practically it will work in Win-8 because the CORE of Win-8 is practically the same as Win-7.

It works, but I've experienced data corruption. Microsoft's upgrade advisor flags about this.

Microsoft revised Windows 8's file system components, and this might be the reason for the incompatibility with some Windows 7 storage drivers.

[yygoob]

just updated my htpc

Mobo.. asus p8h77m pro
CPU.... 3470 ivy bridge
Discrete Graphic card ... powercolor ati 7770
hopefully kayang kaya na ang splash pro with everything specially motion2 at maximum..

..anong magandang thermal paste n cpu cooler low profile lang medyo mataas temp ng other pc ko eh. ty

[≧◉◡◉≦xrampage≧◉◡◉≦]

Thanks guys! I think I am still used to the quite blu-ray player. Was actually weird because I did not notice any noise when I was using my old HTPC

Try to set cool and quiet of amd at bios. 

[crazyhog]

s mga naka quad core and using Splash Pro,

may significant improvement ba ang Motion2 Ultra 1080p when enabled?

[≧◉◡◉≦xrampage≧◉◡◉≦]

s mga naka quad core and using Splash Pro,

may significant improvement ba ang Motion2 Ultra 1080p when enabled?

In my experience di ko sabay na enable ang ultra and motion 2 parang sobrang bilis na pag sabay na naka enable yung dalawang features. Pero mas smooth talaga pag quad ang gamit mo using the ultra or motion 2.

[psychro]

Guys,

Need your inputs.  I will build my first htpc.

Here is what i'm thinking :

cpu     i3-3220  php4850                           
mobo  Gigabyte GA-H77N-WIFI ITX  php4700
ram    Geil Evo Veloce 8gb (4gbx2) ddr3 2133   php2600
HDD    W DIGITAL 2TB GREEN php4125
DVD    Lite-on iHas124 DVD-RW SATA  php880

Still looking for a nice cheap case

[≧◉◡◉≦xrampage≧◉◡◉≦]

Guys,

Need your inputs.  I will build my first htpc.

Here is what i'm thinking :

cpu     i3-3220  php4850                           
mobo  Gigabyte GA-H77N-WIFI ITX  php4700
ram    Geil Evo Veloce 8gb (4gbx2) ddr3 2133   php2600
HDD    W DIGITAL 2TB GREEN php4125
DVD    Lite-on iHas124 DVD-RW SATA  php880

Still looking for a nice cheap case

Why not check AMD A10-5800k you will have quadcore. AFAIK di pa din ganun kaganda ang IGP ng i3-3220.

[Wildfire™]

ito brader ok kayang pang ht?

Processor:            AMD A10-5800K AMD Radeon HD 7660D                    PHP 5680
Motherboard:    Gigabyte F2A75M D3H FM2                                     PHP 2820
OS Drive:            Intel 330 Series 60gb sata3                                    PHP 2999
Memory:            Corsair Vengeance LP (Dual) (CML8GX3M2A1600C9)    PHP 2210 x2
Optical Drive:    ASUS 8X Blu-ray Drive Model BC-08B1ST
Case: ?    
Power Supply: ?    

[DTNS]

ito brader ok kayang pang ht?

Processor:            AMD A10-5800K AMD Radeon HD 7660D                    PHP 5680
Motherboard:    Gigabyte F2A75M D3H FM2                                     PHP 2820
OS Drive:            Intel 330 Series 60gb sata3                                    PHP 2999
Memory:            Corsair Vengeance LP (Dual) (CML8GX3M2A1600C9)    PHP 2210 x2
Optical Drive:    ASUS 8X Blu-ray Drive Model BC-08B1ST
Case: ?    
Power Supply: ?    

mATX form factor ang motherboard mo di ba? I suggest the Cooler Master Elite 361 (2.6k w/ 400W PSU, 1.6k w/o PSU) for case, and either the Antec VP450, FSP HEXA 500W, or the Seasonic M12 520W.

[psychro]

malakas sa kuryente a10-5800, kung meron lang locally available n a10-5700.