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Taking a look at building an HTPC to replace the Intel Compute Stick I use as one in the USA. The TLDR - I'm happy with the parts list I've chosen but am open to any viable AMD suggestions (though those must be AM5 for reasons explained below). Also need any recommendations for TIM - as I'll need far more than is used in a typical build. Budget is flexible. The case is the key component as I want a statement PC and the other component choices reflect the limitations forced by case. Budget is not open-ended but I'm assuming this will be significantly north of $1K. Ideally I want to keep this build below $1500. Since it's going into a TV, I already have that as a display. Mouse/keyboard duties will be covered with a Logitech K400 keyboard with trackpad and if I need it an MX Anywhere 2 mouse (I already have both). I intend on using the iGPU as I may drop a TV tuner card in the only PCI-E slot (ITX being the only option). That and adding a GPU to this build is... complicated (fan removal, extra heatsink purchase), and I'd be limited to a GTX 1650 at most. This is a build that is being built to last 10+ years without being touched but is being built with the option to repurpose it as an office based PC should the need arise. With my original HTPC lasting 12 years from 2010-2022, this should be viable for this build and it's intended use (streaming video, but with full computer functionality for playing local files). Parts: Case: Streacom DB4 in Titanium - $359 Cooler: 65W heatpipe is included in the case but I'll need the Streacom ST-LH6 heatpipe kit to raise the max TDP to 105W - $44.50 PSU: Streacom ZF240W - $175 Shipping for the above - $33.59 CPU: 13600T - $343.08 (includes $47.93 shipping as this will be imported from a UK based retailer. Should be exempt from US import taxes as those apply to shipment vales above $800). It's that or an i3 like the 13100 but the GPU isn't as good (unlikely to matter but better GPU decode would always be a benefit). GPU - onboard iGPU - $0 TIM: Arctic MX-4 20g - $12.47 (Amazon) Motherboard: ASRock Z690M-ITX/ax - $150 (from Newegg) SSD: SK Hynix P41 1TB - $149 (Amazon, though was at $102 for Black Friday). WD SN770 is a viable alternative at $90 RAM: Corsair Vengeance LPX 32GB @ 3,600 - $93 (Amazon) OS: Win 11 - $0 (have a spare licence to use) Total: $1359.64 before tax (assuming I buy a 13600T). The case is the curveball - I love the look of it and want to get one for this build but it limits the CPU options significantly. Considering a max TDP of 105W, either I can use any Intel Core i3, or anything above that so long as it's a low power -T model. The 13100 has a turbo TDP of 82W, the 13600T 92W. The 13700T & 13900T both have turbo TDP of 106W, which is technically 1 Watt over the max limit though both will be massively overkill. That said the 13600T is probably overkill as well but I'd like to go beyond quad core if possible and I can't find the 13400T from a reputable retailer (the UK retailer I've found only stocks the 13100T, 13600T, 13700T & 13900T, or one each of the i3, i5, i7, i9 CPUs). As for AMD - I'm open to suggestions. However, I want to keep PCI-E 4.0 support for the SSD which rules out AM4 - all existing APUs are AM4 and only support PCI-E gen 3 at best. AM5 is an option now that the non-X cpus have launched but I need a board with zero VRM heatsinks above the socket as the LH6 heatpipes will interfere with them. It's the reason I'm leaning Intel. the ASRock board isn't one I'm familiar with but it lacks VRM heatsinks above the socket - that's required so that the extra CPU heatpipes have clearance over the VRMs. As for the Z690 board - the B660 version is $120 but has just one m.2 socket without a heatsink, 1GB LAN and fewer (and slower) USB sockets and lacks BIOS flashback. The Z690 which has 2.5GB LAN, WiFi 6E instead of WiFi 5 and has 2x m.2 slots with heatsinks covering both and BIOS flashback support, which I'll almost certainly need. IMHO that's worth the extra $30. There is a H670 model but that's currently $20 more than the Z690 board. Regarding the CPU, I'm in no rush and since it's only just launched I may wait and see if the price drops. Another option is to get my parents PC an upgrade to a 13400 and repurpose the 12100 in their PC as that would also work for this build. TIM - the last time I bought any was around 10 years ago when Arctic Silver 5 was the go-to option. I'm open to suggestions but I will need far more than the average build as not only do I need it for the CPU IHS, but I need it on at least 3 other points in the build covering 6 different heatpipes - so several lines of at least 2 inches long. Any suggestions welcome.

Budget (including currency): £650 Country: United Kingdom Games, programs or workloads that it will be used for: Light gaming, internet browsing, Microsoft office, minecraft. 1. Budget & Location Could you please check this Mini-Itx build is all compatible as it's the first time I'm going to build a PC. Mini Itx PC Build: Case - Streacom F1C WS - £80 Motherboard - AMD B450 Aorus Pro WIFI - £130 CPU - AMD Ryzen 3400G - £140 CPU Cooler - Noctua NH-L9A-AM4 - £37 Storage - Sabrent Rocket Q M.2 Nvme SSD - £109 RAM - Corsair 2x 8GB DDR4 2933MHz C16 XMP 2.0 - £86 Power Supply - PicoPSU-160-XT DC-DC - £35 2. Aim PC is going to be used for light gaming and college work. I'm hoping integrated graphics on ryzen is enough. 3. Monitors I already have 1 1080p monitor, think I'll be adding a new 1080p for a dual screen set up soon. 4. Peripherals No peripherals are needed, I already have basic logitech keyboard and mouse. 5. Why are you upgrading? I currently have a Lenovo laptop that runs the extra monitor. I'm wanting a small mini itx build as my current laptop is old and very slow only 4GB Ram and Intel i5.

I'm building a workstation inside of an HTPC case: -i7 6700k -asus z170i pro gaming -Streacom F1c Case Manufacturer Page for Case: http://www.streacom.com/products/f1c-evo-chassis/ Example Build: https://pcpartpicker.com/b/hQ4CmG So my question is.... what's the best way to cool the CPU? I want this to be as silent as possible, but with the 6700k I recognize that I need some oomph too. I'm planning to use the Noctua NH-L9i, unless anyone has a better idea.

SSo, since i am anoyed with my current Worksation / gaming pc, i have decided to split my system into 2 systems, a Gaming pc, and a Workstation. So, since it is a audio workstation, it will contain a bit of excentric hardware. More Prescisely, 2 DSP cards. One, a old PCI 32Bit DSP with a output to my main audio interface/console, and one a PCI-E 1X DSP, with no connectors to te outside. And, since i will be getting some new audio hardware using a thunderbold connector, that puts some special requirments on the motherboard. So, first off, this is the case i intend to put the workstation into: http://www.streacom.com/products/fc5-alpha-fanless-chassis/ The Eagle eyed uppon you may have noticed onely one expansion card slot. And you would be right about that. But, my thinking is, to put the older DSP in the expansion card slot (due to the I/O i need), and mount the newer (universal audio) DSP inside, on standoffs and connected with a long PCI-E Riser. So the requirments on the motherboard, are, that it can use a T series I7, preferable with ECC ram capability, and if posible with a raid controller (would be nice, but i have a nas backup as well, so its not absolutly necesery), also onboard Thunderbolt, and prefferably a Firewire 400 or greater connector (a 800 or greater would be nice though). The NIC should also be decent. Also the internal graphics card should be able to drive 3 displays (2 minimum), while having a Thunderbolt port free. The motherboard should ideally be Micro ATX (so i can fit the DSP into it). So, dose anyone have ideas for a motherboard that would fit those requirments? Also, i will probably use the ZF240 powersupply, due to the power requirments of running 2SSD's and 2 DSP's and a I7T. I hope that a board like this exists. Thanks in advance for the help. So a short summery of the systems outline: T series I7 (generation not yet chosen) Micro ATX motherboard (unknown type) 2 DSP cards, one PCI 32-bit one PCI-E 1X 2 Samsung 850Pro in Raid 1 (or just 1 if hte motherboard dose not have a Raid controller) 1TB capacity Streacom FC5 Alpha Fanless Chassis Streacom ZF240 powersupply Blueray Drive (unknown sofar) 16 or 32 BG ECC RAM OS will be Windows 7 Professionl, or Ultimate. My current (old) DSP is not all to compatible with windows 8, 8.1 and 10. Also, i need the thing to be fast, and not have flashy stuff, it just needs to work. Id go with linux if i could, but sadly some of my hardware and software dose not work in linux, at all. One more thing, the motherboard can not have wireless anything on it, i have enough RF energy bouncing around my Studio as is, i dont need more. Also sorry for posible spelling errors, my spellcheck decided to quite on me randomly, between the site randomly delieting what i have written here, and me retyping it.

I`m planing to build completely fan-less pc. Typical usage: Web browsing, HD content playback, audio playback through power amp and driving directly my high impedance headphones (DT-990 Pro), all in complete silence. NO gaming in mind, max some light photo editing. I have to configuration in mind. What can you tell me about them? Will they work fine in 25-28 Celsius ambient temp without overheating? (Just dont laugh, optical is required to burn audio CD`s for my brother, couple times a month). No hard work is in mind. (currently using ASrock ION pc, atom D525 do not satisfy in browsing performance, specially flash beaten sites). Budget about 900. Sites i use for pc part pick is dateks.lv, i live in Latvia, so prices can be different.

Hi! After getting a bit into e-sports and wanting to use my TV a bit more, I decided to build myself a HTPC. This is my 2nd build ever, and it's a pretty simple build. It's a bit fiddly installing the CPU cooler, but other than that it's straight forward. And it's completely silent (as long as I'm not using the optical drive). A bit strange since I'm used to at least have silent fans as a confirmation that the system is running. Nice when watching movies though! Specs: - Case: Streacom FC5B Evo - Mobo: Gigabyte GA-Z87M.D3H - CPU: Intel Core i5-4570S - RAM: Crucial Ballistix Tactic LP (8GB) - Storage: Kingston HyperX 3k SSD (240GB) - PSU: Streacom NANO150 PSU adapter (150W) - ODD: Streacom ST-OB2 DVD/Blu-Ray Images: Super ready to start building!! :) The inside of the case without any components in it Motherboard is in and... Damn it... Lesson learned, never ask Komplett.no for help with picking components for you build! Take two! Let's try again. Self picked motherboard this time :) Passive CPU cooler in place! (came with the case) SSD, RAM and the Nano-PSU installed. And some ugly cables as well! Glad there's no window :) Ready to boot soon... Damn it #2... Not standard size. At least that's my fault for not noticing :) Take three! Cable installed! The PSU cable was a bit short, and no way of extending it without modding, so it'll have to stay like it is :) Finished build: A lousy attempt of doing some glamour shots with a mobile phone, roof lighting and on the floor :P