khanmadari
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Folks been planning to build HTPC since couple of months, but so far not able to finalize on configuration. Have read many discussions on this forum but still in confused state.
To begin with will state my basic requirements
1. Media Server for streaming media (Movies / Music) to PS3 and SB Tocuh
2. Play HD media in my Home Theatre setup through receiver (in future send DTS MA and HD Audio signal for by BD Rips)
3. setup will be always on 24/7 so power consumption will play key role in decision making process
4. Plan to use XBMC windows edition
For ripping my DVDs and BD collection I plan to use my existing desktop.
I have four options as follows - Please not common components are
<<<<
Cabinet Any Std Cabinet Rs. 2000
RAM DDR3 - 2 sims of 2GB Rs. 2000
HDD 2TB Rs.4500
PSU 300W Rs.1000
Have Windows 7 Family pack unused license
>>>>
1. Intel - Sandy Bridge
CPU Intel Core i3 2100 Rs. 5500
GPU MOBO Intel Desktop Board DH67BL-B3 uATX, Socket 1155 Rs.5500
Total 20500
2. Intel - Dual Core with discrete Graphics card
Intel Dual Core 3.2 GHz E5800 Rs.3200
Radeon HD 6570 Rs.4500
Asus MotherBoard - P5G41T-M-LX Rs.2500
Total - Rs. 19700
3. AMD
AMD Athlon II X3 440 Rana 3.0GHz 3100
Radeon HD 6450 3000
ASUS M4A78LT-M LE AM3 AMD 780L Micro ATX Rs. 2500
Total - Rs. 18100
4. AGP based
Msi E350IA-E45--AMD Fusion Platform 6900
Total - 16400
Please feel free to add any options or update and but for sure can advise me on above options.
To begin with will state my basic requirements
1. Media Server for streaming media (Movies / Music) to PS3 and SB Tocuh
2. Play HD media in my Home Theatre setup through receiver (in future send DTS MA and HD Audio signal for by BD Rips)
3. setup will be always on 24/7 so power consumption will play key role in decision making process
4. Plan to use XBMC windows edition
For ripping my DVDs and BD collection I plan to use my existing desktop.
I have four options as follows - Please not common components are
<<<<
Cabinet Any Std Cabinet Rs. 2000
RAM DDR3 - 2 sims of 2GB Rs. 2000
HDD 2TB Rs.4500
PSU 300W Rs.1000
Have Windows 7 Family pack unused license
>>>>
1. Intel - Sandy Bridge
CPU Intel Core i3 2100 Rs. 5500
GPU MOBO Intel Desktop Board DH67BL-B3 uATX, Socket 1155 Rs.5500
Total 20500
2. Intel - Dual Core with discrete Graphics card
Intel Dual Core 3.2 GHz E5800 Rs.3200
Radeon HD 6570 Rs.4500
Asus MotherBoard - P5G41T-M-LX Rs.2500
Total - Rs. 19700
3. AMD
AMD Athlon II X3 440 Rana 3.0GHz 3100
Radeon HD 6450 3000
ASUS M4A78LT-M LE AM3 AMD 780L Micro ATX Rs. 2500
Total - Rs. 18100
4. AGP based
Msi E350IA-E45--AMD Fusion Platform 6900
Total - 16400
Please feel free to add any options or update and but for sure can advise me on above options.
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