Simple HTPC for adult

[Filingo]

Budget (including currency): $300~

Country: US

Games, programs or workloads that it will be used for: Web browsing

Other details :

Right now he's using i3-2100. But it's already too slow

Would like a simple HTPC that would perform smoothly. Might wait for Black Friday.

I can buy on Amazon.com only

 

 

[mr fobs]

Intel NUCs are fun and powerful. My parents use on right now in their living room.

[Filingo]

7 minutes ago, mr fobs said:

Intel NUCs are fun and powerful. My parents use on right now in their living room.

But are there nucs at $300~?

[mr fobs]

Just now, Filingo said:

But are there nucs at $300~?

yes

[Filingo]

16 minutes ago, mr fobs said:

yes

didn't find on Amazon

[mr fobs]

https://newegg.io/1a4513b

This is the exact set up my parents run. they can stream 4k 60fps video from one display.

NUCs are barebones, so they do not come with ram installed or SSD. I added those to the wish list and they are incredibly easy to install. Plus you will need to install your OS. If you currently have windows 10 the license might transfer on your account.

[Filingo]

On 10/12/2021 at 7:10 PM, mr fobs said:

https://newegg.io/1a4513b

This is the exact set up my parents run. they can stream 4k 60fps video from one display.

NUCs are barebones, so they do not come with ram installed or SSD. I added those to the wish list and they are incredibly easy to install. Plus you will need to install your OS. If you currently have windows 10 the license might transfer on your account.

thanks!

I actually found something more powerful at my budget:

(But it's not new and not only from Amazon)

Specs:

 

AMD build:

CPU: Ryzen 5 2600x - $115~ (used)

Motherboard - cheap B450, like the B450m Pro4, around $70~

Ram: 8GB DDR4 - $35~

PSU: PSU from Tier A or B (wattage depends on price), but around $60~

GPU: Something old that I have, enough for this usage

Case: Reuse current generic case

Storage: Reuse current SATA ssd

 

Total: $280

 

Intel build:

CPU: i3-10100F - $100~

Motherboard - H410/B460 - $100~

Ram: 8GB DDR4 - $35~

PSU: PSU from Tier A or B (wattage depends on price), but around $60~

GPU: Something old that I have, enough for this usage

Case: Reuse current generic case

Storage: Reuse current SATA ssd

 

Total: $295

 

 

*The used 2600x is from Aliexpress seller which I already bought a few old used CPUs, they came in perfect condition and fast so I trust this seller. Also there are many reviews specifically about the 2600x with photos and everything