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Title: which HTPC build?
Post by: DTNS on Dec 15, 2013 at 09:37 PM
Hi guys! I'm considering either of these htpc builds. I have an Intel i5-2500k and a PowerColor HD 7750 1GB DDR5 lying around which I plan to use in either build. I plan to buy all my parts from a single store. which of these builds would you recommend more and why?

DynaQuest ITX:

Cooler Master Elite 120 - 2200
Xigmatek X-Calibre XCP-A400 400Watts Power Supply - 1450
Gigabyte GA-B75N ITX - 3500
Intel Core i5-2500k - on-hand
Crucial 4GB Single DDR3 1600 - 1650
PowerColor HD 7750 1GB DDR5 - on-hand
Kingston 120GB SSDNow V300 - 4400
TOTAL: 13200

PC Express mATX:

Cooler Master Elite 361 - 1250
Antec VP450 450W - 1950
Asus B75M-A - 3500
Intel Core i5-2500k - on-hand
Kingston HyperX Blu 4GB 1600Mhz (1x4GB) - 2050
PowerColor HD 7750 1GB DDR5 - on-hand
Intel 80GBB 335 SSD - 4300
TOTAL: 13050
Title: Re: which HTPC build?
Post by: dm1179 on Dec 15, 2013 at 10:40 PM
ITX because both my HTPCs are ITX but that's just me..

HTPC 1 - Intel Core i5-2500K + Intel HD 3000
HTPC 2 - Intel Core i3-3225 + Intel HD 4000
Title: Re: which HTPC build?
Post by: jambam on Dec 15, 2013 at 11:56 PM
It's ITX for me too for an htpc
Title: Re: which HTPC build?
Post by: DTNS on Dec 16, 2013 at 09:26 AM
I heard from tipidpc that the Xigmatek psu isn't a good psu. so I'm scrapping that psu choice.
Title: Re: which HTPC build?
Post by: dm1179 on Dec 16, 2013 at 10:03 AM
you can get an idea of the quality of PSU by looking at the price. the better ones starts around P2,500.
Title: Re: which HTPC build?
Post by: Stagea on Dec 16, 2013 at 12:39 PM
Quote from: DTNS on Dec 16, 2013 at 09:26 AM
I heard from tipidpc that the Xigmatek psu isn't a good psu. so I'm scrapping that psu choice.

It's an Andyson PSU (they make both decent and poor quality units). There may be better choices out there for just a little more.
Title: Re: which HTPC build?
Post by: SiCkBoY on Jun 06, 2014 at 08:32 PM
MaximumPC, in its latest issue, built an HTPC under $1000.

(https://imageshack.us/a/img849/2075/jnzs.jpg)

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Title: Re: which HTPC build?
Post by: titor on Jun 07, 2014 at 02:37 AM
question lang sir. bakit 1 stick lang ang kukunin mo na RAM? check out pchub's FB page marami mga naka sale dun. I would go for the Matx build because of the additional Sata Ports.
Title: Re: which HTPC build?
Post by: DTNS on Jul 24, 2014 at 05:28 PM
what do you guys think of this budget HTPC build?: (parts from DynaQuest PC or on-hand with me now)

Tommade Slim ATX w/ 500W PSU - 950
Gigabyte GA-B75M-HD3 - 2750
Intel Core i5-2500k - ON HAND
Crucial 4GB Single DDR3-1600 - 1850
PowerColor HD 7750 1GB DDR5 - ON HAND
Kingston SSDNow V300 60GB SSD - 2850
TOTAL: 8400

::)
Title: Re: which HTPC build?
Post by: Stagea on Jul 24, 2014 at 10:30 PM
Quote from: DTNS on Jul 24, 2014 at 05:28 PM
what do you guys think of this budget HTPC build?: (parts from DynaQuest PC or on-hand with me now)

Tommade Slim ATX w/ 500W PSU - 950
Gigabyte GA-B75M-HD3 - 2750
Intel Core i5-2500k - ON HAND
Crucial 4GB Single DDR3-1600 - 1850
PowerColor HD 7750 1GB DDR5 - ON HAND
Kingston SSDNow V300 60GB SSD - 2850
TOTAL: 8400

::)

Doable, but look for a nicer PSU. I bet there'd be quite a bit of ripple from that PSU under load.
Title: Re: which HTPC build?
Post by: titor on Jul 24, 2014 at 11:22 PM
Quote from: Stagea on Jul 24, 2014 at 10:30 PM
Doable, but look for a nicer PSU. I bet there'd be quite a bit of ripple from that PSU under load.

+1 here. My personal rule is if on-board GPU or low profile na discreet pwede na ang generic PSU. Pag kelangan na ng 6pin I would go for an 80+ bronze.
Title: Re: which HTPC build?
Post by: DTNS on Jul 25, 2014 at 04:41 PM
Quote from: titor on Jul 24, 2014 at 11:22 PM
+1 here. My personal rule is if on-board GPU or low profile na discreet pwede na ang generic PSU. Pag kelangan na ng 6pin I would go for an 80+ bronze.

the 7750 doesn't use a 6-pin connector. ;)
Title: Re: which HTPC build?
Post by: titor on Jul 25, 2014 at 11:52 PM
Quote from: DTNS on Jul 25, 2014 at 04:41 PM
the 7750 doesn't use a 6-pin connector. ;)

wag lang madami HDD. :)
Title: Re: which HTPC build?
Post by: DTNS on Jul 26, 2014 at 08:35 AM
Quote from: titor on Jul 25, 2014 at 11:52 PM
wag lang madami HDD. :)

I'll probably use external HDDs.
Title: Re: which HTPC build?
Post by: jeffry10 on Jul 29, 2014 at 07:29 AM
Quote from: DTNS on Jul 26, 2014 at 08:35 AM
I'll probably use external HDDs.

internal para kita mo kaagad laman and less kalat.
Title: Re: which HTPC build?
Post by: DTNS on Jul 29, 2014 at 06:00 PM
Quote from: toyfactor on Jul 29, 2014 at 07:29 AM
internal para kita mo kaagad laman and less kalat.

hehe. makes sense. :D