HTPC/Steam box build (ITX)

[p0634715]

Looking to build a HTPC/Steam box. Using a 42" palladine lcd tv

asrock b75m-itx + i3 3220 - $232
powercolour 7770 -$153
superflower HX 500 -$88
NH -L9i -$79
Adata Ram 4gb - $43
CM Elite 130 - $93

Dont need OS and Hdd

Budget $700

Anyone got better recommendation?

Many Thanks!

 

[Shutterbox]

TS, I'm not sure if this article will help

AnandTech | Intel's Haswell - An HTPC Perspective: Media Playback, 4K and QuickSync Evaluated

 

[Jian19]

 

[p0634715]

a10 better than discrete GPU?

games that will be playing are Fifa, F1 , AC and BF 4

mid to high settings

 

[Jian19]

Like that ur setup is better but

7770 and i3 can maybe pew bf4 @ 720p med settings or low...

 

[royfrosty]

The i3 and 7770 is gonna run out of juice to play bf4.

Probably low to mid settings.

Unless you want something slightly bigger like matx form factor then may be can squeeze in a slightly better gpu at $700.

Asrock b75m dgs + i3-3240 ~ $205
Crucial 8gb 1600mhz ~ $89
Powercolor r9 270x 2gb ~ $271
Sharkoon MS120 ~ $52
Superflower HX500 500w 80+ Gold ~ $89

Total ~ $706 Buy at tradepac. DIY

 

[p0634715]

how about a HD7850?

case looking at Jonsbo V4

any silent CPU cooler to recommend?

 

[LesterQ]

how about a HD7850?

case looking at Jonsbo V4

any silent CPU cooler to recommend?

Got budget this kind of thing dont buy now... Use stock and see if you NEED the silent cooler.

Most probably no need.

 

[p0634715]

where you see the r9 270x at 271?

i see most 270x at 3xx+ non reference design

powercolour one is reference design?

 

[Ark Law]

how about a HD7850?

case looking at Jonsbo V4

any silent CPU cooler to recommend?

I think promilatech samuel 17

 

[royfrosty]

where you see the r9 270x at 271?

i see most 270x at 3xx+ non reference design

powercolour one is reference design?

Check tradepac price list. Hardcopy.

 

[p0634715]

i see thanks.

normal reference cooler?

 

[p0634715]

if i up budget by $200 to get an i5 3470 and zotac 760 amp

is it worth it?

by the way TV change now is a Sony 42w670a

 

[Felfirez]

if i up budget by $200 to get an i5 3470 and zotac 760 amp

is it worth it?

by the way TV change now is a Sony 42w670a

Why not go for 280x? Better than 760 for $20-$40 more.

 

[p0634715]

Why not go for 280x? Better than 760 for $20-$40 more.

hmm. the case i want cannot fit 280x

Jonsbo u3 or v4.

 

[p0634715]

Manage to get a MSI h77 matx board.

Should i pair it with a I3 3220 and get a more powerful GPU (like a 280x)

or I5 an a 270x

Any case to recommend?

Was looking at Jonsbo but only can fit gpu up to 260mm

Thanks!

 

[p0634715]

just wondering if the Jonsbo G3 can fit a 280x?