ukjeyaraj
Well-Known Member
I am planning to build a budget HTPC in few weeks time. Though started with Intel config, I found AMD config cheaper with better performance. Currently AMD config exceeds budget (Rs.25K) by 2.5K and Intel config exceeds by 4K. It is due to the Graphic Card, which was originally not in the plans.
AMD Config
Intel config
Now I need further improvement and suggestion wherever possible but pliz dont increase the overall cost. In case of mobo the following are must for me
1) USB 3.0
2) eSATA
3) 7.1 analogue with Dolby Home Theatre support
4) Optical SPDIF Out
5) Provision for future add-ons (WLAN and Internal TV-Tuner)
Items not required
1) Monitor
2) Optical Drive
3) Keyboard/Mouse
Help me in choosing the right config and also improving the config.
AMD Config
Code:
AMD Phenom II X4 945---------------> 6900
Gigabyte GA-880GMA-UD2H------------> 5500
Corsair/G.Skill 2GB DDR3 1333MHz---> 2300
Sapphire HD5550 1GB DDR3-----------> 4250
WD 1.5TB Green---------------------> 4500
FSP Saga II 400W-------------------> 2000
CM Elite 360-----------------------> 2000
Total------------------------------>27450
Intel config
Code:
Intel i3-530-----------------------> 5500
Gigabyte GA-H57M-USB3--------------> 8550
Corsair/G.Skill 2GB DDR3 1333MHz---> 2300
Sapphire HD5550 1GB DDR3-----------> 4250
WD 1.5TB Green---------------------> 4500
FSP Saga II 400W-------------------> 2000
CM Elite 360-----------------------> 2000
Total------------------------------>29100
Now I need further improvement and suggestion wherever possible but pliz dont increase the overall cost. In case of mobo the following are must for me
1) USB 3.0
2) eSATA
3) 7.1 analogue with Dolby Home Theatre support
4) Optical SPDIF Out
5) Provision for future add-ons (WLAN and Internal TV-Tuner)
Items not required
1) Monitor
2) Optical Drive
3) Keyboard/Mouse
Help me in choosing the right config and also improving the config.