Budget HTPC Build Needed

[ryanw135]

Approximate Purchase Date: Next month

Budget Range: Under $300 if possible

System Usage from Most to Least Important: Streaming movies/TV over internet (Netflix, Hulu, etc.)

Are you buying a monitor: No

Do you need to buy OS: No

Preferred Website(s) for Parts: Newegg, Amazon, Tiger Direct, etc. (any US retailers)

Location: United States

Parts Preferences: No preference

Overclocking: No

SLI or Crossfire: No

Your Monitor Resolution: 1920x1080

Additional Comments: Quiet; mobo needs to support 7.1 surround sound; image will be on a projector screen, mini-ITX preferred

 

[Nathan Willis]

Use PC Part Picker.

http://pcpartpicker.com/

It will tell you if your parts are compatible. It will also give you reviews and pricing.

Do not cheap put on the PSU! Most people do that and it causes them tons of problem down the line.

This may be of some help:

http://www.wikihow.com/Build-a-Computer

http://lifehacker.com/5828747/how-to-build-a-computer-f...

http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/build-your-own-pc,2...

Google any question (Or ask) so you can start with a full head.
Happy computing!

 

[geofelt]

case:
SilverStone RAVEN Series RVZ01B $85 incl psu.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811163252
Motherboard:
ASRock H81M-ITX $60
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157451
cpu:
Intel G3220 $60
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819116950
ram:
Cheapest 4gb ddr3 kit. $35
add a dvd if you need it.