Black Friday Best PC Builds - The Ultimate HTPC for $800

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Jsimenhoff

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DO NOT INCLUDE SHIPPING OR TAX IN YOUR FINAL BUILD PRICE. PLEASE MAKE SURE TO READ AND FOLLOW ALL OF THE RULES IN EACH THREAD OR YOUR BUILD WILL BE DISQUALIFIED.

Looking to stuff your stockings with a free game? Well look no further! For this special holiday edition of Tom's Hardware Best Builds we're asking you to come up with the best builds in each using Black Friday and Cyber Week exclusive deals.To sweeten the deal we'll be giving away 1 randomly selected Steam Game to each member who makes at least one submission, while supplies last. Want a free game? Make a qualifying submission and I'll shoot you a PM for your Steam account information. These threads will be open until Tuesday, November 29th, so be sure to submit your Best Builds by then.

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This thread is for the Black Friday HTPC Build for $800. What is the best configuration you can come up with at the $800 price point? This configuration must include one USB gamepad and PC compatible home theater remote.

If you're struggling to find the best Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals,take a look at our editorial team has got you covered on our Best Deals page. We've gone through over hundreds of deals to find you the very best. Take a look.

Here are the ground rules:


  • ■Do not go over budget.
    ■Use only Amazon OR Newegg to source parts.
    ■For this special edition of Best Builds you may include coupons, rebates, bundles or any other limited-time offers.
    ■Do not include shipping or tax in your final budget.
    ■Do not include the Operating System, Monitor, Keyboard, or Mouse.
    ■Do not put your forum handle in the name of your build, and avoid odd capitalizations & symbols.
    Provide links to the Amazon or Newegg product pages of each component — we encourage users to use PCPartPicker's System Build for speedy construction. Do not post a link to your build, but rather please be sure to export as BBCode for a quick copy/paste to the forums.
    ■All builds in the m-ITX form factor must have WiFi.
Please be sure to format your list of components as follows:

Build Name
Good luck, and may the best builds win!
 
4K playback and more

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6500 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($200.29 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock H110M-ITX/ac Mini ITX LGA1151 Motherboard ($78.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2133 Memory ($77.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: OCZ TRION 150 480GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: Asus Radeon RX 470 4GB STRIX Video Card ($144.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Cooler Master Elite 130 Mini ITX Tower Case ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: SeaSonic G 550W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($44.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Pioneer BDR-209DBK Blu-Ray/DVD/CD Writer ($55.98 @ Newegg)
Other: Wireless PC 2.4 GHz USB Dual Shock Gamepad ($23.87)
Other: Logitech Harmony 650 Remote ($49.99)
Total: $785.70
Prices do not include shipping or taxes
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-11-23 09:18 EST-0500

Base Total: $879.70
Promo Discounts: -$29.00
Mail-in Rebates: -$65.00
Total: $785.70
 
Finale
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6500 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($200.29 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: MSI H110I PRO AC Mini ITX LGA1151 Motherboard ($78.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: ADATA XPG Z1 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2800 Memory ($68.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: OCZ TRION 150 480GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: MSI Radeon RX 480 4GB GAMING X Video Card ($179.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Fractal Design Node 202 HTPC Case ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Silverstone 500W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular SFX Power Supply ($88.99 @ Newegg)
USB Gamepad: Logitech F310 ($19.98)
Home Theater Remote: Viaplay Via-Remote H1 ($19.99)
Total: $795.82
Prices include discounts and rebates, but S+H and tax are not included in the total.
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-11-23 09:24 EST-0500
 

logainofhades

Titan
Moderator
Couch Potato Dreaming

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6500 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($200.29 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H170N-WIFI Mini ITX LGA1151 Motherboard ($116.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Team Elite Plus 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial MX300 275GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive ($67.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Hitachi Ultrastar 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($35.00 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 1060 3GB 3GB Dual Video Card ($169.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Thermaltake Core V1 Mini ITX Tower Case ($28.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair CXM 550W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Other: Microsoft - Xbox 360 Wireless Controller - Black ($48.99 @ Newegg)
Other: Hauppauge 23064 PCTV Remote Kit ($31.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $795.20
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-11-23 09:33 EST-0500

Base Total: $857.84
Promo Discounts: -$5.00
Mail-in Rebates: -$70.00
Total: $782.84
 
i5-6500 GTX1070 build:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6500 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($190.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Asus H110M-E/M.2 Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($36.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: GeIL EVO POTENZA 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($64.60 @ Newegg)
Storage: Hitachi Ultrastar 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($35.00 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1070 8GB Windforce OC Video Card ($379.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Fractal Design Core 1100 MicroATX Mini Tower Case ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair CXM 550W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Other: Nettech VIZIO112 3 Vizio Universal Remote Control ($15.71 @ Amazon)
Other: Logitech F310 ($19.98)
Total: $803.23
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-11-23 11:08 EST-0500

Base Total: $858.63
Promo Discounts: -$16.39
Mail-in Rebates: -$40.00
Shipping: $0.99
Total: $803.23
 

joz

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Hi-Q-Fi Home Entertainment Experience Core

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6500 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($191.91 @ Amazon)

CPU Cooler: CRYORIG M9i 48.4 CFM CPU Cooler ($19.99 @ Newegg Marketplace)

Motherboard: MSI B150M MORTAR Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($65.98 @ Newegg)

Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($74.99 @ Newegg)

Storage 1: ADATA Ultimate SU800 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($57.99 @ Newegg)

Storage 2: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.99 @ Amazon)

Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 1060 3GB 3GB GAMING Video Card ($194.99 @ Newegg)

Case: Cooler Master N200 MicroATX Mini Tower Case ($27.99 @ Newegg)

Power Supply: Antec TruePower Classic 750W 80+ Gold Certified ATX Power Supply ($39.99 @ Newegg)

Sound Card: Asus Xonar DSX 24-bit 192 KHz Sound Card ($43.99 @ Newegg)

Other: Logitech F310 (940-000110) Gamepad ($12.49 @ Amazon

Other: C120 Air Mouse Universal Remote Control 2.4Ghz Wireless Mini Keyboard 3-Axis Gyroscope USB Remote Control for PC HTPC IPTV Smart TV Android Tv Box Media Player ($13.99 @ Amazon)

Total: $794.29

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-11-27 15:42 EST-0500
 

g-unit1111

Titan
Moderator
"Invisi-PC":

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i3-6100 3.7GHz Dual-Core Processor ($104.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: MSI H110I Pro Mini ITX LGA1151 Motherboard ($67.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($57.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial MX300 525GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive ($124.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1060 6GB 6GB WINDFORCE OC 6G Video Card ($234.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Fractal Design Node 202 HTPC Case ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair SF 600W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular SFX Power Supply ($122.98 @ Newegg)
Total: $773.91
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-11-23 14:52 EST-0500
 
Home is Where the PC is

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6400 2.7GHz Quad-Core Processor ($182.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Silverstone AR05 40.2 CFM CPU Cooler ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: MSI B150I GAMING PRO AC Mini ITX LGA1151 Motherboard ($90.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2133 Memory ($77.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 750 Evo 500GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($134.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon RX 460 4GB WINDFORCE OC Video Card ($125.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Fractal Design Node 202 HTPC Case w/450W Power Supply ($109.99 @ Newegg)
Other: NJOY 2 PACK PC USB JOYPAD GAMEPAD GAME CONTROLLER JOYSTICK BLACK[Windows] ($9.99 @ Amazon)
Other: Excelity®Wireless USB PC Computer Remote Control Media Center Controller ($16.51 @ Amazon)
Total: $775.31
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-11-23 14:55 EST-0500

Base Total: 775.31
Shipping: 14.10
Total: 789.41
 

HumDum

Honorable
Sep 19, 2013
3
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10,510
All-In-One Low-power and quiet htpc

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H170N-WIFI Mini ITX LGA1151 Motherboard ($113.99 @ Amazon)

CPU: Intel Core i5-6400T 2.2GHz Quad-Core OEM/Tray Processor ($159.00 @ Amazon)

CPU Cooler: Thermaltake Gravity i2 31.3 CFM CPU Cooler ($12.99 @ Amazon)

Memory: Patriot 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2133 Memory ($41.99 @ Amazon)

Video Card: Asus Radeon RX 470 4GB STRIX Video Card ($144.99 @ Newegg)

Storage: OCZ TRION 150 480GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($89.99 @ Newegg)

Case: Silverstone ML07B HTPC Case ($69.99 @ Amazon)

Power Supply: FSP Group 400W 80+ Bronze Certified SFX Power Supply ($65.66 @ Newegg)

USB Gamepad: Microsoft Xbox 360 Wireless Controller for Windows & Xbox 360 Console ($29.99 @ Amazon)

USB Gamepad: Xbox 360 Microsoft Authentic Wireless Pc Gaming Receiver for Windows (In Bulk Packaging) ($14.95 @ Amazon)

Home Theater Remote: FLIRC USB Universal Remote Control Receiver for Media Centers ($19.95 @ Newegg)

Home Theater Remote: Logitech Harmony 350 All in One Remote for Universal Control of Up To 8 Entertainment Devices, Programmable Remote ($34.07 @ Amazon)

Total: $797.51
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-11-23 16:22 EST-0500

Comments:
Reason I choose this mitx motherboard over other mitx b150 or h110
+ S/PDIF Out
+ Realtek ALC1150

Breakdown of price and discount
Base Total: $821.94
Promo Discounts: -$20.00
Mail-in Rebates: -$30.00

Total: $797.51
 

beruli

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PCPartPicker part list: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/T78JgL
Price breakdown by merchant: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/T78JgL/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i3-6100 3.7GHz Dual-Core Processor ($104.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Prolimatech Megahalems (No Fans) Fanless CPU Cooler ($70.98 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: MSI H110I Pro Mini ITX LGA1151 Motherboard ($67.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Team Elite Plus 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($40.98 @ Newegg)
Storage: ADATA Ultimate SU800 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: Zotac GeForce GTX 1050 Ti 4GB Mini Video Card ($129.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Fractal Design Node 304 Mini ITX Tower Case ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: SeaSonic 520W 80+ Platinum Certified Fully-Modular Fanless ATX Power Supply ($109.99 @ Newegg)
Wireless Network Adapter: Edimax EW-7811UTC USB 2.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wi-Fi Adapter ($14.99 @ Newegg)
Case Fan: Noctua NF-S12A PWM 120mm Fan ($17.99 @ Newegg)
External Storage: Toshiba Canvio Basics 1TB External Hard Drive ($49.00 @ Amazon)
Other: COOLEAD USB 2.0 External Blu-ray Drive BD ROM/DVD ROM/CD ROM/DVD RW/CD RW For Laptops, Notebook, Desktop PCs ($39.98 @ Amazon)
Other: Rii I8 Mini 2.4Ghz Wireless Touchpad Keyboard With Mouse For Pc, Pad, Xbox 360, Ps3, Google Android Tv Box, Htpc, Iptv (Black) ($26.24 @ Amazon)
Other: XFUNY(TM) Universal 2.4G Wireless Game Controller Gamepad Joystick for Android TV Box Tablets PC Windows 8/7/10/XP with Stents ($27.15 @ Amazon)
Total: $820.24
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-11-29 11:03 EST-0500

$820.24 - $26.37(Shipping) = $793.37
 

lp231

Splendid
Home Theater Personal Computer
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i3-6100T 3.2GHz Dual-Core Processor ($129.98 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Asus B150M-A/M.2 Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($50.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport LT 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial MX300 275GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive ($67.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Red 3TB 3.5" 5400RPM Internal Hard Drive ($109.00 @ Newegg)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 750 Ti 2GB Video Card ($113.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Silverstone ML03B HTPC Case ($75.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair CSM 550W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: LG WH16NS40 Blu-Ray/DVD/CD Writer ($59.98 @ Newegg)
Remote: Sincere MX3 remote w/Keyboard and Air Mouse ($16.99 @ Amazon)
GamePad: Microsoft Xbox 360 Wireless controller for Windows ($48.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $753.85
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-11-24 00:39 EST-0500

Base Total: $780.90
Mail-in Rebates: -$40.00
Shipping: $12.95
Total: $753.85
 

GraySilencer

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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6400 2.7GHz Quad-Core Processor ($182.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H170N-WIFI Mini ITX LGA1151 Motherboard ($113.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport LT 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($39.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Crucial MX300 525GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive ($124.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon RX 470 4GB Video Card ($174.98 @ Newegg)
Case with included Power Supply: Fractal Design Node 202 HTPC Case w/450W Power Supply ($109.99 @ Newegg)
Home Theater Remote: Hauppauge 23064 PCTV Remote Kit ($31.99 @ Newegg)
USB Gamepad: Logitech F310 PC Gamepad ($18.57 @ Amazon)
Total: $797.49
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-11-24 00:49 EST-0500
 

fourseven

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Aug 14, 2016
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Mini Beast Form

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6600K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($219.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG M9i 48.4 CFM CPU Cooler ($19.99 @ Newegg Marketplace)
Motherboard: ASRock Z170M Extreme4 Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($81.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2666 Memory ($78.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: PNY CS1311 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Hitachi Ultrastar 7K3000 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.00 @ Amazon)
Video Card: MSI Radeon RX 480 4GB GAMING X Video Card ($179.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Thermaltake Core V21 MicroATX Mini Tower Case ($38.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Rosewill 550W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Other: NJOY 2 PACK PC USB JOYPAD GAMEPAD GAME CONTROLLER JOYSTICK BLACK[Windows] ($9.99 @ Amazon)
Other: Excelity®Wireless USB PC Computer Remote Control Media Center Controller ($16.51 @ Amazon)
Total: $775.41
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-11-24 01:28 EST-0500
 
AC/PC
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6500 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($191.91 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: MSI B150I GAMING PRO AC Mini ITX LGA1151 Motherboard ($90.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($43.98 @ Newegg)
Storage: OCZ TRION 150 480GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: MSI Radeon RX 480 4GB GAMING X Video Card ($179.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Fractal Design Node 202 HTPC Case ($59.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Corsair SF 450W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular SFX Power Supply ($89.99 @ Amazon)
Other: Logitech Harmony 350 All in One Remote for Universal Control of Up To 8 Entertainment Devices, Programmable Remote ($34.07 @ Amazon)
Other: Microsoft Xbox 360 Controller for Windows ($20.69)
Total: $801.59
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-11-23 09:48 EST-0500

Base Total: $819.61
Mail-in Rebates: -$20.00

Total = 799.61
 

Yahitay

Commendable
Nov 3, 2016
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1,510
The Unoverclockable Thingie

CPU: Intel Core i5 6500 3.20 GHz Quad Core Processor (191.91$ at Amazon.com)
Motherboard: Gigabyte LGA1151 Intel H110 Micro ATX DDR4 Motherboard (46.99$ at Amazon.com)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1060 WINDFORCE OC 6G (239.99$ at Amazon.com)
Memory: Kingston HyperX FURY Black 8GB Kit (2x4GB) DDR4 (44.19$ at Amazon.com)
Storage:
1- WD Blue 1TB SATA 6 Gb/s 7200 RPM (49.99$ at Amazon.com)
2- Kingston Digital 120GB SSD UV400 (40.99$ at Amazon.com)
Case: NZXT S340 Mid Tower Case (White) (59.99$ at Amazon.com)
Power Supply: EVGA 500 W1, 80+ WHITE 500W (36,46$ at Amazon.com)
Others1: Sony RMVLZ620 Universal Remote Control (24.99$ at Amazon.com)
Others2: Microsoft Xbox 360 Wired Controller for Windows & Xbox 360 Console (26.99$ at Amazon.com)

Total: 762.49$
 

jhgfdsajhgfds

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Oct 26, 2014
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4,520
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

AMD silent running

CPU: AMD FX-8370 4.0GHz 8-Core Processor ($169.99 @ Newegg)
Cooler: AMD wraith cooler included with CPU
Motherboard: Asus M5A99FX PRO R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($87.98 @ Newegg)
Storage: OCZ TRION 150 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($58.08 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Green 1TB 3.5" 5400RPM Internal Hard Drive ($48.80 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1060 6GB 6GB WINDFORCE OC 6G Video Card ($234.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Fractal Design Define R5 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Rosewill Capstone 650W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($44.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($19.99 @ Newegg)
Other: Logitech F310 gamepad ($12.49 @ Amazon)
Other: Logitech Harmony 350 All in One Remote for Universal Control of Up To 8 Entertainment Devices, Programmable Remote ($34.99 @ Amazon)
Total without Shipping: $771.17

Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-11-26 02:09 EST-0500
PcPartPicker does not list Amazon price for Gamepad at time of writing
 

Darkhate

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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6400T 2.2GHz Quad-Core OEM/Tray Processor ($153.54 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master GeminII M4 58.4 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($28.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: MSI H110I Pro Mini ITX LGA1151 Motherboard ($67.98 @ Newegg)
Storage: ADATA Ultimate SU800 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($55.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Hybrid Internal Hard Drive ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: MSI Radeon RX 480 4GB GAMING X Video Card ($179.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Cooler Master Elite 130 Mini ITX Tower Case ($26.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA 450W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($16.98 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Pioneer BDR-209DBK Blu-Ray/DVD/CD Writer ($64.98 @ Newegg)
Wireless Network Adapter: TP-Link TL-WN725N USB 2.0 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi Adapter ($7.99 @ Newegg)
Other: GeIL EVO FORZA DC 8GB (2 x 4GB) 288-Pin DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 2133 (PC4 17000) Memory (Desktop Memory) Model GFY48GB2133C15DC ($37.99 @ Newegg)
Other: Logitech Gamepad F310 ($12.49)
Other: Logitech Harmony 650 Remote ($65.99)
Base Total: $881.38


Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-11-26 20:04 EST-0500


Mail-in Rebates: -$82.00
Shipping: $10.51
Total: $809.89
Total minus shipping: $799.38
 

Sic___

Commendable
Nov 20, 2016
4
0
1,510
White cube. I5 6600 ssd

PCPartPicker part list: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/RKFzFd
Price breakdown by merchant: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/RKFzFd/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i5-6600 3.3GHz Quad-Core Processor ($219.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper T2 54.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($6.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock H110M-ITX Mini ITX LGA1151 Motherboard ($63.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Team Elite Plus 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($40.98 @ Newegg)
Storage: Sandisk SSD PLUS 480GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1060 6GB 6GB WINDFORCE OC 6G Video Card ($234.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Thermaltake Core V1 Snow Edition Mini ITX Tower Case ($65.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA 450W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($16.98 @ Newegg)
Other: Viaplay Via-Remote H1 Mini RF 2.4GHz Wireless keyboard with Touchpad Mouse Smart Remote Controller ($19.99)
Other: Xbox 360 for windows wired ($26.99)
Total: $796.87
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-11-27 10:34 EST-0500
 
Black-Cyber Theater

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6500 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($200.39 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Deepcool GAMMAXX 400 74.3 CFM CPU Cooler ($14.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: MSI H110I PRO AC Mini ITX LGA1151 Motherboard ($78.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Team Elite Plus 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2133 Memory ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial MX300 275GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($77.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Hitachi Ultrastar 7K3000 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.00 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Asus Radeon RX 470 4GB STRIX Video Card ($144.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Zalman M1 Mini ITX Tower Case ($71.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair CXM 450W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($25.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: LG WH14NS40 Blu-Ray/DVD/CD Writer ($48.01 @ Amazon)
Other: Black Wired USB Controller for Microsoft Xbox 360 Console,PC Computer Windows ($19.99 @ Newegg)
Other: Windows 10 8 7 Vista XP Media Center MCE HTPC XMBC PC Remote Control with Mouse Support + Infrared Receiver for Home, Premium and Ultimate Edition ($12.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $815.29
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-11-28 15:44 EST-0500

Base Total: $880.83
Promo Discounts: -$4.00
Mail-in Rebates: -$80.00
Shipping: $18.46 (gamepad & remote shipping not included)

Total w/o shipping: $796.83
 

raybob95

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Everyone seemed to be going for a gaming PC and less of HTPC so I built mine a bit differently. Personally if I were to build an HTPC right now I would go for mITX, 80+Gold, Blu Ray, and probably a sizable hard drive if I didn't have a NAS or other solution. $800 for an HTPC is a little crazy but here it is. Some of these prices are a bit higher than what others posted because I'm making this after the deals are gone but I still managed to come in under budget with something that makes a better HTPC.

The HTPC Cloud Killer

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6500 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($191.91 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock H110M-ITX/ac Mini ITX LGA1151 Motherboard ($78.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Crucial 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR4-2133 Memory ($44.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Kingston SSDNow V300 Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($48.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Hitachi Ultrastar 7K3000 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($56.00 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1060 3GB 3GB Windforce OC Video Card ($199.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Cooler Master Elite 130 Mini ITX Tower Case ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: SeaSonic 360W 80+ Gold Certified ATX Power Supply ($65.98 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: LG WH16NS40 Blu-Ray/DVD/CD Writer ($49.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $766.82
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-11-29 09:43 EST-0500

Without shipping that's $758.84. The $41.16 left over is enough for a nice remote and controller which are personal choices that I won't bother to post links to.

With this build even a i3 would be sufficient, but I had the budget so I went with the i5 like everyone else. The motherboard and case are fairly standard mITX picks. 8GB of RAM is plenty for an HTPC. If you really need 16GB for whatever reason you could get a cheap $25 80+Bronze Corsair PSU to make up the difference. The V300 SSD I've bought twice so far and it's an amazing value for the performance and boot times. No HTPC is gonna have a ton of programs installed so 120GB is plenty. The 2TB and Blu Ray drive are necessary for most HTPCs. I specifically went with the lower wattage SeaSonic over some other higher wattage supplies since PSUs are less efficient at extremely low loads. I personally would've gone with the onboard graphics but since I had the $800 budget I threw in the 1060.
 

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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6400 2.7GHz Quad-Core Processor ($182.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG C7 40.5 CFM CPU Cooler ($29.99 @ Newegg Marketplace)
Motherboard: Asus B150I PRO GAMING/WIFI/AURA Mini ITX LGA1151 Motherboard ($127.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Team Elite Plus 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2133 Memory ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial MX300 525GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($115.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: MSI Radeon RX 480 4GB GAMING X Video Card ($179.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Cooler Master Elite 130 Mini ITX Tower Case ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair CXM 450W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($46.97 @ Newegg)
Other: Sabrent USB PC Gamepad ($9.99)
Other: Excelity®Wireless USB PC Computer Remote Control Media Center Controller ($8.39)
Base Total: $849.28
Mail-in Rebates: -$50.00
Shipping: -$2.99
Total: $799.28
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-11-29 15:53 EST-0500
 
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