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Build-Off Contest 2 (September-October 2015)

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So, it looks like I've taken over the Build-Offs for a bit.

All rules and info at this link. http://linustechtips...thread-revived/
So this contest is to build an HTPC with an SSD for $750USD. It must be an ITX build. No OS and monitor needed.

You can have whatever you want in the build as long it has those needed parts and fits the "HTPC" title.
You can start entering now. 
Builds are suppose to go on this thread, not the main thread with all the rules. 
Entries end next Wednesday(PST) Voting starts once the poll is up, and ends the coming Saturday.

Good luck everyone.

 

Entries closed, voting now open.

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Prometheus (Main Rig)

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Intel Core i3-5005U, 8GB RAM, Crucial MX 100 128GB, Touch-Screen, Intel 7260 WiFi/Bluetooth card.

 Phone:

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TruPureX, Asus Zenwatch 3.

 Game Consoles:

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Softmodded Fat PS2 w/ 80GB HDD, and a Dreamcast.

 

If you want my attention quote my post, or tag me. If you don't use PCPartPicker I will ignore your build.

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not exactly what would be best for a stream box(unless thats a typo and its meant to be steambox) so i just made one with the knowledge i have

 

here


 
CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($180.99 @ NCIX US) 
Motherboard: ASRock H97M-ITX/AC Mini ITX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($66.98 @ Newegg) 
Memory: Team Elite 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1333 Memory  ($34.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Crucial BX100 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($84.96 @ Amazon) 
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 390 8GB SOC Video Card  ($289.99 @ Newegg) 
Total: $732.89
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-09-16 18:27 EDT-0400

 

here is a better htpc/streaming pc, note that it wont be the one playing the games it will just be streaming it(though it can stream and play the game but i wouldn't recommend it)

 

 
Motherboard: ASRock H81M-ITX Mini ITX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($54.99 @ Amazon) 
Memory: Team Elite 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1333 Memory  ($34.99 @ Newegg) 
Video Card: MSI Radeon R7 265 2GB Video Card  ($99.99 @ Newegg) 
Total: $720.53
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-09-17 18:59 EDT-0400
 
 
xeon because it will be perfect for streaming, a 500GB SSD because its fast and will be perfect for all sorts of stuff, and a 3TB WD green for mass storage
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Does it have to play games or can it stream from another computer? 

 

 
CPU: Intel Xeon E3-1231 V3 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($242.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Motherboard: ASRock H81M-ITX Mini ITX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($58.89 @ OutletPC) 
Memory: Team Elite 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($35.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Silicon Power S60 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($40.99 @ Newegg) 
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 390 8GB SOC Video Card  ($289.99 @ Newegg) 
Total: $743.83
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-09-16 19:38 EDT-0400

PSU Tier List | CoC

Gaming Build | FreeNAS Server

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i5-4690k || Seidon 240m || GTX780 ACX || MSI Z97s SLI Plus || 8GB 2400mhz || 250GB 840 Evo || 1TB WD Blue || H440 (Black/Blue) || Windows 10 Pro || Dell P2414H & BenQ XL2411Z || Ducky Shine Mini || Logitech G502 Proteus Core

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FreeNAS 9.3 - Stable || Xeon E3 1230v2 || Supermicro X9SCM-F || 32GB Crucial ECC DDR3 || 3x4TB WD Red (JBOD) || SYBA SI-PEX40064 sata controller || Corsair CX500m || NZXT Source 210.

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CPU: Intel Core i3-4170 3.7GHz Dual-Core Processor  ($113.99 @ NCIX US) 

Motherboard: ASRock H97M-ITX/AC Mini ITX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($66.98 @ Newegg) 

Memory: Team Elite 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1333 Memory  ($34.99 @ Newegg) 


Video Card: XFX Radeon R9 280X 3GB Double Dissipation Video Card  ($194.98 @ Newegg) 

Case: Silverstone FTZ01B Mini ITX Desktop Case  ($117.87 @ Newegg) 


Other: Two xbox  controllers ($60.00)

Total: $747.28

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-09-17 12:58 EDT-0400

 

A whole 8 gigabytes of SSD storange, wmahwahaha

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"best price to performance"? It needs something more specific.

 

Low TDP cpu at only 35w. build was more focus as a HTPC instead of a gaming rig. 120 Samsung for OS and 3TB for movies and music. Added a GTX 960, for some gaming. Fully modulated psu, so you can keep the inside free of unused psu wires.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i3-4130T 2.9GHz Dual-Core Processor  ($118.49 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock H97M-ITX/AC Mini ITX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($66.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($37.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($66.89 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($86.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 960 4GB Superclocked Video Card  ($209.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Xigmatek Nebula Mini ITX Tower Case  ($60.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: Rosewill 550W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $708.31
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-09-17 17:56 EDT-0400

Intel Xeon E5 1650 v3 @ 3.5GHz 6C:12T / CM212 Evo / Asus X99 Deluxe / 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3000 Trident-Z / Samsung 850 Pro 256GB / Intel 335 240GB / WD Red 2 & 3TB / Antec 850w / RTX 2070 / Win10 Pro x64

HP Envy X360 15: Intel Core i5 8250U @ 1.6GHz 4C:8T / 8GB DDR4 / Intel UHD620 + Nvidia GeForce MX150 4GB / Intel 120GB SSD / Win10 Pro x64

 

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"best price to performance"? It needs something more specific.

That's was left over from the last one. It's fixed. 

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Prometheus (Main Rig)

CPU-Z Verification

Laptop: 

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Intel Core i3-5005U, 8GB RAM, Crucial MX 100 128GB, Touch-Screen, Intel 7260 WiFi/Bluetooth card.

 Phone:

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TruPureX, Asus Zenwatch 3.

 Game Consoles:

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Softmodded Fat PS2 w/ 80GB HDD, and a Dreamcast.

 

If you want my attention quote my post, or tag me. If you don't use PCPartPicker I will ignore your build.

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Does it have to play games or can it stream from another computer?

It doesn't have to. It's mainly just a HTPC, but it can stream from another PC or play games as well.

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Prometheus (Main Rig)

CPU-Z Verification

Laptop: 

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Intel Core i3-5005U, 8GB RAM, Crucial MX 100 128GB, Touch-Screen, Intel 7260 WiFi/Bluetooth card.

 Phone:

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TruPureX, Asus Zenwatch 3.

 Game Consoles:

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Softmodded Fat PS2 w/ 80GB HDD, and a Dreamcast.

 

If you want my attention quote my post, or tag me. If you don't use PCPartPicker I will ignore your build.

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It doesn't have to. It's mainly just a HTPC, but it can stream from another PC or play games as well.

If streaming is allowed, then a literal potato can do fine as an HTPC. 

 

I'll switch to: 

 
CPU: Intel Celeron G1820 2.7GHz Dual-Core Processor  ($37.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Motherboard: ASRock H97M-ITX/AC Mini ITX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($66.98 @ Newegg) 
Memory: Patriot 4GB (1 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($19.99 @ Amazon) 
Case: Raidmax Element Mini ITX Desktop Case  ($24.99 @ Newegg) 
Optical Drive: LG UH12NS30 Blu-Ray Reader, DVD/CD Writer  ($39.95 @ OutletPC) 
Total: $310.61
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-09-17 18:49 EDT-0400
 
Rationale: 
As this is an HTPC I'd say ideally it would function as a stream box that has a nice aesthetic, as to not ruin your media center; and not sound like a leaf blower. And seeing as its main function will be streaming it doesn't need all too much power. 
CPU: More than powerful enough to stream video content from a NAS/an online source, and is plenty for Steam in-home streaming. 
RAM: 4GB is plenty for general workloads (i.e. nothing to heavy) -- which is perfect for the relaxed web browsing and/or streaming that will be occurring with an HTPC's use. 
Motherboard: It's a bit more expensive than a base model, but it has AC wifi providing extra flexibility when placing your HTPC. 
128gb SSD: for the occasional programs/fast booting -- after all, no one likes waiting for the DVD player to power on when you just want to watch a movie. 
1TB HDD: local media storage, for storing vacation photos, and for those movies which you can't find on netflix/hulu. 
Case: A pretty nice looking, but still budget-minded mITX case with an ODD bay, perfect for an HTPC. 
PSU: Just a plain and simple PSU with more than enough power for the system. 
ODD: Simply a blu-ray drive for all your physical media needs. 

PSU Tier List | CoC

Gaming Build | FreeNAS Server

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i5-4690k || Seidon 240m || GTX780 ACX || MSI Z97s SLI Plus || 8GB 2400mhz || 250GB 840 Evo || 1TB WD Blue || H440 (Black/Blue) || Windows 10 Pro || Dell P2414H & BenQ XL2411Z || Ducky Shine Mini || Logitech G502 Proteus Core

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FreeNAS 9.3 - Stable || Xeon E3 1230v2 || Supermicro X9SCM-F || 32GB Crucial ECC DDR3 || 3x4TB WD Red (JBOD) || SYBA SI-PEX40064 sata controller || Corsair CX500m || NZXT Source 210.

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Entries closed, voting now open.

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Prometheus (Main Rig)

CPU-Z Verification

Laptop: 

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Intel Core i3-5005U, 8GB RAM, Crucial MX 100 128GB, Touch-Screen, Intel 7260 WiFi/Bluetooth card.

 Phone:

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TruPureX, Asus Zenwatch 3.

 Game Consoles:

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Softmodded Fat PS2 w/ 80GB HDD, and a Dreamcast.

 

If you want my attention quote my post, or tag me. If you don't use PCPartPicker I will ignore your build.

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can that case hold a beer inside also?

looks awesome :D

Yes it can! 2 kegs of beer. :P

 

Intel Xeon E5 1650 v3 @ 3.5GHz 6C:12T / CM212 Evo / Asus X99 Deluxe / 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3000 Trident-Z / Samsung 850 Pro 256GB / Intel 335 240GB / WD Red 2 & 3TB / Antec 850w / RTX 2070 / Win10 Pro x64

HP Envy X360 15: Intel Core i5 8250U @ 1.6GHz 4C:8T / 8GB DDR4 / Intel UHD620 + Nvidia GeForce MX150 4GB / Intel 120GB SSD / Win10 Pro x64

 

HP Envy x360 BP series Intel 8th gen

AMD ThreadRipper 2!

5820K & 6800K 3-way SLI mobo support list

 

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Winner is @djdwosk97. Congrats.

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Prometheus (Main Rig)

CPU-Z Verification

Laptop: 

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Intel Core i3-5005U, 8GB RAM, Crucial MX 100 128GB, Touch-Screen, Intel 7260 WiFi/Bluetooth card.

 Phone:

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TruPureX, Asus Zenwatch 3.

 Game Consoles:

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Softmodded Fat PS2 w/ 80GB HDD, and a Dreamcast.

 

If you want my attention quote my post, or tag me. If you don't use PCPartPicker I will ignore your build.

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