Need a new HTPC/Encoding machine

[jeremydale84]

I'm looking for a new HTPC. I keep two, one runs an i7-6700t and one runs an N3700.

The N3700 PC is getting a little overwhelmed, and could use an upgrade.

Obviously, I do all of my Encoding on the i7, but I wouldn't mind something that is a little faster (quieter would be great, too). I've been keeping it running Handbrake 24/7 converting my entire media collection to HEVC.

Looking for a system in the sub-$700 range that can encode faster than my i7-6700t, and is quieter.

It doesn't need to have storage (I have many large external HDDs for media storage, and an SSD for a boot disk).

I'm open to a custom build, and I even have a decent PSU sitting around. It just needs to run Kodi and Handbrake. Fanless would be great!

Thanks in advance!

 

[ScrewySqrl]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 5 2400G 3.6GHz Quad-Core Processor ($158.89 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte - B450 I AORUS PRO WIFI Mini ITX AM4 Motherboard ($119.79 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Team - Vulcan 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($70.98 @ Newegg)
Storage: MyDigitalSSD - 80mm BP5e 240GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive ($44.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Silverstone - ML05B HTPC Case ($45.79 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Silverstone - SFX 300W 80+ Bronze Certified SFX Power Supply ($49.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $490.43
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2018-10-18 08:05 EDT-0400

4 cores/8 threads will make handbrake sing.
the included SSD is a M.2280 that plugs right into the motherboard