New Build ~$400

[kiotre]

Hi all,

I'm looking to make an HTPC to watch movies and shows on my 1080p TV. I'm gonna put Mythbuntu on it and mainly watch HD streams online and stuff I download myself.

I'm looking to spend around $400 and have this build picked out. Just wondering if its a good build for what I need and if its a good price. If you have any recommendations please let me know.

My only other requirement is that it would be quite enough to leave in the living room. I don't want any load fan noises.

Here is the current configuration I have:


Processors (CPUs) AMD Athlon II X2 250 Dual Core Processor Socket AM3 3.0GHZ 2MB L2 Cache 65W Retail Box 1 $61.98
CPU Heatsinks Heatsink Included With My CPU -NOT Available With OEM Processors 1 $0.98
Motherboards ASUS M4A88TD-M/USB3 880G AM3 DDR3 mATX 1PCI-E16 2PCI-E1 1PCI SATA3 USB3.0 HDMI Video Motherboard 1 $103.23
DDR3 Desktop Memory Kingston HyperX KHX1600C9AD3K2/4G 4GB 2X2GB DDR3-1600 CL9-9-9-27 Dual Channel Memory Kit 1 $29.14
Video Cards Onboard Video Card Integrated On My Motherboard 1 $0.00
Computer Cases Nmedia HTPC-1000B Desktop Media Centre Case mATX Black 1X5.25 4X3.5INT Card Reader No PS
$16.00 instant discount, valid from Sep 01, 2011 to Oct 31, 2011 1 $79.99
Power Supplies Seasonic SS-400ET 400W EPS12V 20/24PIN ATX Power Supply Active PFC 80PLUS 6PIN PCI-E 120MM Fan OEM
Power Cord is not included 1 $44.97
Hard Drives Western Digital WD Caviar Blue 1TB SATA 6GB/S 7200RPM 32MB Cache 3.5IN Hard Drive OEM 1 $60.80
Sound Cards Onboard Sound Card Integrated On My Motherboard 1 $0.98
Network Adapters Onboard Network Ethernet Card Integrated On My Motherboard 1 $0.98

Price:
$383.72


Thank you

 

[kac77]

I see nothing really wrong with that. Just make sure you look over your video settings when you've setup Myth.

http://www.mythtv.org/wiki/ATI_Proprietary_Driver

 

[Dangman]

Where are you buying these parts from? The prices seem a tad off.

 

[kiotre]

It is a canadian retailer. Are they too high or too low?

 

[Dangman]

It is a canadian retailer. Are they too high or too low?

Well since it's a Canadian retailer, it's just normal pricing.

Anyway, case wise, since you're looking for a quiet case, take a look at the Silverstone GD05B case. It's been deemed as a pretty quiet case:
http://www.silentpcreview.com/silverstone-gd05

 

[kiotre]

Great!

thanks for all the comments.