So I've been looking into building my own HTPC/LAN Box for awhile now and with the mini-ITX form factor I think that the time is ripe for starting a build. I'm planning on building completely from scratch as I don't really have any spare components (except for an older Core2Duo), but I wanted any advice or opinions you all might have about how I can mod the build or make it better.
My budget is a bit flexible, but I would definitely like to keep the costs below ~$800.
Main use for the build would be to connect to my HDTV to watch movies, stream and play controller supported games (such as Dead Space 3). I also want to have it fairly portable so I can pick it up quickly and run out the door.
I'm not looking for getting amazing graphics or top-notch hardware, but something that can run fairly decently.
If you all think you need more information let me know and I'll post it up here.
Here's the build I'm looking at:
Case: BitFenix Prodigy
Mobo: ASRock H77m Mini-ITX
CPU: Intel Core i3 3220
GPU: MSI Radeon HD 7770
RAM: 2x4GB DDR3 1600 G.Skill Ripjaws
PSU: Corsair CX430M 430W PSU
HDD: 500 GB Seagate 7200rpm
SSD: 60 GB OCZ Vertex 3
I ran all those components real quickly and it all comes out to about $650 w/o rebates.
Any thoughts of things I should change or remove from this list? Also, if anyone knows of a good Mini-ITX case that is decently small, has good cooling and can handle a dedicated GPU, please let me know.
Thanks!
My budget is a bit flexible, but I would definitely like to keep the costs below ~$800.
Main use for the build would be to connect to my HDTV to watch movies, stream and play controller supported games (such as Dead Space 3). I also want to have it fairly portable so I can pick it up quickly and run out the door.
I'm not looking for getting amazing graphics or top-notch hardware, but something that can run fairly decently.
If you all think you need more information let me know and I'll post it up here.
Here's the build I'm looking at:
Case: BitFenix Prodigy
Mobo: ASRock H77m Mini-ITX
CPU: Intel Core i3 3220
GPU: MSI Radeon HD 7770
RAM: 2x4GB DDR3 1600 G.Skill Ripjaws
PSU: Corsair CX430M 430W PSU
HDD: 500 GB Seagate 7200rpm
SSD: 60 GB OCZ Vertex 3
I ran all those components real quickly and it all comes out to about $650 w/o rebates.
Any thoughts of things I should change or remove from this list? Also, if anyone knows of a good Mini-ITX case that is decently small, has good cooling and can handle a dedicated GPU, please let me know.
Thanks!