Hi, I've never actually built a machine from scratch before, and I wanted to build a machine to act primarily as a HTPC.
I've started using Plex, but would like the flexibility to switch to XBMC or something else later. Also, I'm hoping to add a TV tuner to this build so that ultimately I can use it to watch and record live TV and get rid of my Tivo (my Tivo is tied to a cable account which is costing more than I'd like to spend, given that I watch relatively little live TV). Finally, I'm after something relatively small, that will fit in a cupboard beneath the TV, so I've gone for a Mini ITX case and tried to find suitable components.
I've already got a separate NAS, but again I'd like to build a HTPC with the scope to add more storage to this machine if needed later.
So basically, I've done a fair bit of research and come up with a set of components which I think give me the power I need, at the minimum cost, but I'd love some feedback from people who actually know what they're doing...
So here's the spec on Amazon:
Cooler Master Elite 120 case (mini ITX)
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B008M6THIU/ref=ox_sc_act_title_9?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE
Celeron G1610 CPU
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00B4NZYRQ/ref=ox_sc_act_title_8?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE
ASRock H61MV-ITX motherboard
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00CAC8LJI/ref=ox_sc_act_title_5?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A1V6Z2X9I7KSQG
WD 1TB Caviar Blue hard drive
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0088PUEPK/ref=ox_sc_act_title_4?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=AH32YJP281GBN
PicoPSU 120
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B005TWE3O8/ref=ox_sc_act_title_3?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=AGV2U8ZXEX1PI
2x4GB Kingston DDR3 1333MHZ memory
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B008CP5Q7M/ref=ox_sc_act_title_6?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE
I suppose my key questions are, are there any obvious incompatibilities between components that I've missed? I've done all the research I can, so I'm not asking people to do it for me, but pointing out any obvious gotcha's would be appreciated.
Also, are the motherboard and CPU basically good enough to play whatever video I throw at them? e.g. 1080p when available?
Thanks!
I've started using Plex, but would like the flexibility to switch to XBMC or something else later. Also, I'm hoping to add a TV tuner to this build so that ultimately I can use it to watch and record live TV and get rid of my Tivo (my Tivo is tied to a cable account which is costing more than I'd like to spend, given that I watch relatively little live TV). Finally, I'm after something relatively small, that will fit in a cupboard beneath the TV, so I've gone for a Mini ITX case and tried to find suitable components.
I've already got a separate NAS, but again I'd like to build a HTPC with the scope to add more storage to this machine if needed later.
So basically, I've done a fair bit of research and come up with a set of components which I think give me the power I need, at the minimum cost, but I'd love some feedback from people who actually know what they're doing...
So here's the spec on Amazon:
Cooler Master Elite 120 case (mini ITX)
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B008M6THIU/ref=ox_sc_act_title_9?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE
Celeron G1610 CPU
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00B4NZYRQ/ref=ox_sc_act_title_8?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE
ASRock H61MV-ITX motherboard
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00CAC8LJI/ref=ox_sc_act_title_5?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A1V6Z2X9I7KSQG
WD 1TB Caviar Blue hard drive
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0088PUEPK/ref=ox_sc_act_title_4?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=AH32YJP281GBN
PicoPSU 120
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B005TWE3O8/ref=ox_sc_act_title_3?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=AGV2U8ZXEX1PI
2x4GB Kingston DDR3 1333MHZ memory
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B008CP5Q7M/ref=ox_sc_act_title_6?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE
I suppose my key questions are, are there any obvious incompatibilities between components that I've missed? I've done all the research I can, so I'm not asking people to do it for me, but pointing out any obvious gotcha's would be appreciated.
Also, are the motherboard and CPU basically good enough to play whatever video I throw at them? e.g. 1080p when available?
Thanks!