jazzysweet
New Member
Hi guys great site. I am currently thinking of building a new media centre as my current one is just old bits latched together and it is slow, noisy and struggling. I havent built a PC for a couple of years and not sure what CPU, motherboard and hard drives I should be looking for as the market changes so fast.
It will be my main PC so I will also use it for normal applications but mainly for playing music and watching movies.
Prerequisites
Must have an optical digital output on the motherboard. This connects to my D to A converter which in turn connects to my amplifier. (100 ish)
Fast video card. Must have HDMI and be quiet and cool. (50 -120)
Large fast quiet hard drives typically 1 to 1.5 TB (60 to 100)
Fast but cool CPU as to keep case cooling to a minimum. (100 ish I think)
Fast Memory.
This will all be housed in my existing HTPC Thermalake DH 101 case which takes ATX/MATX
I know this is a tall order but if anyone can help you guys can.
Thanks in advance for your tips and advice.
Jazzy.
It will be my main PC so I will also use it for normal applications but mainly for playing music and watching movies.
Prerequisites
Must have an optical digital output on the motherboard. This connects to my D to A converter which in turn connects to my amplifier. (100 ish)
Fast video card. Must have HDMI and be quiet and cool. (50 -120)
Large fast quiet hard drives typically 1 to 1.5 TB (60 to 100)
Fast but cool CPU as to keep case cooling to a minimum. (100 ish I think)
Fast Memory.
This will all be housed in my existing HTPC Thermalake DH 101 case which takes ATX/MATX
I know this is a tall order but if anyone can help you guys can.
Thanks in advance for your tips and advice.
Jazzy.