What are some newer low powered cpu/mobo combos?

[nullqwerty]

Hey folks,

I currently run the Asus E35M1-M PRO with the AMD E-350 APU (Fusion/Zacate) as my HTPC. I chose that one because it's micro-atx, low powered, fanless, everything is built in (cpu/sound/decent graphics, etc), and finally they put all the power into the graphics processing so that despite having a cpu benchmark of only 754, it can handle 1080p with ease. Oh...and it was cheap...like $100 at the time.

Nowadays, it's pretty much a dedicated Plex server. And while it still handles 95%+ of the files I throw at it, it's starting to show it's age and choking on a few, so I'd like to upgrade it.

Much to my surprise, I'm not finding much in the way of modern day equivalents. I'm essentially looking for the same thing...just want to switch it. MicroAtx board, low powered, fanless capable, built in CPU, good graphics, for around $120. Do these not exist anymore?

Thanks

 

[Ryan_78]

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/NkpX23
But you can probably do better with an a4 series APU.

 

[nullqwerty]

Thanks. Yeah, what's good about the 5350 is it's 25w versus 65w for the A4. What stinks about both though is that they require active cooling. I'm currently fanless. Wonder if I can get away with throwing just a heat sink on the 5350.

 

[Ryan_78]

The 5350 comes with a miniature heatsink fan. It is smaller than the other ones because it is only 25w and will be sufficient cooling for the CPU.

 

[nullqwerty]

Yeah...should have mentioned in my first post about desire to be completely fanless. Some of the reviews actually said that the fan it comes with is a bit noisy. It's in my living room and the white noise is a factor. Updated my first post. Thx for the help.

 

[Ryan_78]

Yeah...should have mentioned in my first post about desire to be completely fanless. Some of the reviews actually said that the fan it comes with is a bit noisy. It's in my living room and the white noise is a factor. Updated my first post. Thx for the help.

Getting a specially designed passive cooler would work as long as it is rated to cool 25w passively