HTPC mini itx 200 - 400 €

[Xavi__]

Hi, im looking for some advice.

This is my budget, but i feel it some expensive, i want this pc oly for watch films 720/1080 navigate and watch some live streams and play some old games (mari kart 64, metal slug ) .

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  ■ CPU/APU i3 - 6100 115 €
  ■ MB ASROCK H81M-ITX 65€
  ■ RAM G.Skill RipjawsX F3-12800CL9D-8GBXL 41€
  ■ CASE COOLER MASTER RC 110 50€ - love this case
  ■ HD WD Blue WD10EZEX 1TB 55€
  ■ PSU Antec VP450P-EC 50€

TOTAL 376€

THANKS

 

[Barty1884]

Given the age of those titles (90's) and what else you want to do, a mITX custom build seems kind of pointless to me.

1080p streaming etc can be done on some pretty basic systems.

I assume in your build, you need to factor in a Windows license too?

Given what you need, something like this: https://www.microsoftstore.com/store/msusa/en_US/pdp/InFocus-Kangaroo-Signature-Edition-Mobile-Desktop-Pro/productID.1503877700

Might make more sense?

Cherry Trail Quad core, 2 GB DDR3, 32 eMMC - and tiny!

 

[Chugalug_]

Those components are incompatible, the H81 chipset is for Haswell CPUs, not Skylake.
PSU and RAM are also not good for the price.
What country do you live in?

 

[Xavi__]

1 - I was looking for some prebuilded htpc like InFocus Kangaroo but no one convinced me. I got a windows 7 license from an old notebook.

2- Spain, all that prices are amazon.es

 

[Chugalug_]

Oops, forgot about this thread! Must have been distracted, sorry, i'll get a build to you now.

 

[Chugalug_]

Here you go, built inside the Node 202 which is a great HTPC case, and has onboard wifi.
Are you planning on storing movies long term on the HTPC? Or will they be sort of watch and delete, keeping them on external drives?
I've put in an SSD as it will allow for faster boot times, and will allow for about 120GB+ of movie storage.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i3-6100 3.7GHz Dual-Core Processor (€115.74 @ Amazon Espana)
Motherboard: ASRock H110M-ITX/ac Mini ITX LGA1151 Motherboard (€87.52 @ Amazon Espana)
Memory: Kingston FURY 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR4-2133 Memory (€37.75 @ Amazon Espana)
Storage: OCZ TRION 150 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive (€57.00 @ Amazon Espana)
Case: Fractal Design Node 202 HTPC Case (€80.83 @ Amazon Espana)
Total: €378.84
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-08-26 11:35 CEST+0200

 

[Xavi__]

Here you go, built inside the Node 202 which is a great HTPC case, and has onboard wifi.
Are you planning on storing movies long term on the HTPC? Or will they be sort of watch and delete, keeping them on external drives?
I've put in an SSD as it will allow for faster boot times, and will allow for about 120GB+ of movie storage.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i3-6100 3.7GHz Dual-Core Processor (€115.74 @ Amazon Espana)
Motherboard: ASRock H110M-ITX/ac Mini ITX LGA1151 Motherboard (€87.52 @ Amazon Espana)
Memory: Kingston FURY 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR4-2133 Memory (€37.75 @ Amazon Espana)
Storage: OCZ TRION 150 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive (€57.00 @ Amazon Espana)
Case: Fractal Design Node 202 HTPC Case (€80.83 @ Amazon Espana)
Total: €378.84
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-08-26 11:35 CEST+0200

Hey thanks , it seems a very cool built and fully compatible .
About the storage i was having the same doubt about the HD, may be 240GB is enought cause i have another 4 pc with more storage and i can accces via LAN .

Probably i 'll go for it.

Thanks again.

 

[Chugalug_]

No worries!
PM me if you have any trouble with setup or installation and i'll help you out.
Sounds like a good idea with a LAN setup and the SSD.
If you're going to be connecting an ethernet cable, get this motherboard instead, it will help cut back on unnecessary cost.
http://es.pcpartpicker.com/product/CsX2FT/msi-motherboard-h110ipro

 

[Barty1884]

1 - I was looking for some prebuilded htpc like InFocus Kangaroo but no one convinced me. I got a windows 7 license from an old notebook.

2- Spain, all that prices are amazon.es

Realistically, your requirements don't need much more than an Android box (less than $100 generally). But I assume you need Windows for some of your applications.

W7 from a notebook will be OEM, and cannot be transferred (at least, it won't/shouldn't activate) to a new motherboard.

Personally, I think something like an Intel Compute Stick would do the job for you just fine (the 'Kangaroo' doesn't appear to be available in Spain). https://www.amazon.es/Intel-STCK1A32WFC-Z3735F-Windows-Dongle/dp/B014N4CZE2/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1472222294&sr=8-1&keywords=intel+compute+stick

2GB RAM, Quad core & 32GB storage. An external HDD will get you your 'bulk storage' if you need it.

Chugalug's build is good, and sounds like it'll do exactly what you want - I just think it sounds overkill for what you've described.

 

[Xavi__]

Thx both for the answers , you rules guys.

 

[Chugalug_]

Thanks.
@Barty, if that was to be an option, OP would have to use external drives for video playback, which can sometimes be choppy and compressed.
Best to just get an on board SSD so files transferred can be played directly.

 

[Xavi__]

1 - I was looking for some prebuilded htpc like InFocus Kangaroo but no one convinced me. I got a windows 7 license from an old notebook.

2- Spain, all that prices are amazon.es

Realistically, your requirements don't need much more than an Android box (less than $100 generally). But I assume you need Windows for some of your applications.

W7 from a notebook will be OEM, and cannot be transferred (at least, it won't/shouldn't activate) to a new motherboard.

Personally, I think something like an Intel Compute Stick would do the job for you just fine (the 'Kangaroo' doesn't appear to be available in Spain). https://www.amazon.es/Intel-STCK1A32WFC-Z3735F-Windows-Dongle/dp/B014N4CZE2/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1472222294&sr=8-1&keywords=intel+compute+stick

2GB RAM, Quad core & 32GB storage. An external HDD will get you your 'bulk storage' if you need it.

Chugalug's build is good, and sounds like it'll do exactly what you want - I just think it sounds overkill for what you've described.

Yes you are right but some times i need to do other things , may be once a year , and is for that i want a pc , but thanks for your anwer anyway

 

[Barty1884]

No worries. Was just throwing it out there as an option. Don't like to see anyone spend any money they don't have to.

 

[Xavi__]

Here you go, built inside the Node 202 which is a great HTPC case, and has onboard wifi.
Are you planning on storing movies long term on the HTPC? Or will they be sort of watch and delete, keeping them on external drives?
I've put in an SSD as it will allow for faster boot times, and will allow for about 120GB+ of movie storage.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i3-6100 3.7GHz Dual-Core Processor (€115.74 @ Amazon Espana)
Motherboard: ASRock H110M-ITX/ac Mini ITX LGA1151 Motherboard (€87.52 @ Amazon Espana)
Memory: Kingston FURY 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR4-2133 Memory (€37.75 @ Amazon Espana)
Storage: OCZ TRION 150 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive (€57.00 @ Amazon Espana)
Case: Fractal Design Node 202 HTPC Case (€80.83 @ Amazon Espana)
Total: €378.84
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-08-26 11:35 CEST+0200

Chugalug is possible that you forget the PSU? what i should pick? thanks man

 

[Xavi__]

and another question, the case is worth it for the price, above coolermaster rc 110 and other similars options ?

 

[Chugalug_]

So I did!
i'll add one in.
For a HTPC it's about the best case you can get.
Edit: What local retailers will you be using?
Amazon spain has a poor variety, and pricing is high.

 

[Xavi__]

alternate.com , pccompoenentes.com that both are good ones.

 

[Chugalug_]

Get this: https://www.pccomponentes.com/seasonic-s12ii-430w-80-plus-bronze

 

[Xavi__]

thanks

 

[Chugalug_]

No problem!
PM me if you have any issues.

 

[Xavi__]

Hey man that psu didnt fit in that case , take care.

 

[Chugalug_]

Oh my god, i'm so sorry....
I must have forgot entirely that it was a HTPC somewhere along the line and forgotten to put in an SFX PSU, I don't know how I can make it up to you.
See if you can return it and get this: https://www.pccomponentes.com/corsair-sf450-sfx-450w-80-plus-gold-modular-reacondicionado
I'm truly sorry.

 

[Xavi__]

be quiet! SFX Power 2 - Fuente de alimentación (300W, 80 PLUS Bronze, 31.4 dBA), negro

thios one i picked, 55 €

 

[Chugalug_]

Yep, that's not a bad unit.
Sorry again, and enjoy.