HTPC build

[Kiwi8]

is the gpu necessary? i read some source saying the gpu does help.

Depends on the purpose for your HTPC lor. If need to play some intensive games, then maybe need GPU. The CPU maybe also need a quad-core or more.

 

[FatalityV]

If you are not limited by narrow spaces (ie the need to put it in a small TV console) then I suggest a normal desktop casing, for better airflow and can use normal ATX PSUs.

I considered full casing. but cannot la, my laobu later complain.

Small and sweet, I think she okay with it

 

[Jian19]

I7-4790 + Gigabyte h97m d3h ~ $550
Crucial 8gb ddr3 x 2 ~ $202
Inwin bk 644 ~ $103

$855 buy and DIY @ pctheme ask for discount ~

 

[Kiwi8]

I considered full casing. but cannot la, my laobu later complain.

Small and sweet, I think she okay with it

Then this one ok or not? $15 only and can still accommodate normal ATX PSUs. Only peeve is that it's a chore if need to put in backplate for CPU cooler with mobo mounted, and need to remove PSU before removing mobo.

I'm not the seller.
WTS : Casing

 

[FatalityV]

Then this one ok or not? $15 only and can still accommodate normal ATX PSUs. Only peeve is that it's a chore if need to put in backplate for CPU cooler with mobo mounted, and need to remove PSU before removing mobo.

I'm not the seller.
WTS : Casing

that one does look fairly reasonable.. means I need to factor in psu cost seperately now right

 

[wtfh4x]

If you going to use it with components that emit a lot of heat I wouldn't recommend that case. I have one and it gets hot fast. PSU can't breathe properly also.