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SynovateSteve
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I am think of building a HTPC for when I move into a new room and my actual rig will be elsewhere. I plan on using it for HT but also just web browsing and possibly the steam in home streaming service.

 

I've got a processor (an old i5 2300 socket 1155), and some ram. I will be using powerline adaptors aswell. Do I really need a graphics card for a build like this or not? It will be on a panasonic 37" 1080p tv. 

 

So all I think that I would need is a case, PSU and motherboard.

 

Any advice would be most helpful to me as I'm still learning! :) 

 

Thanks.

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the iGPU will probably be enough for 1080p streaming.

 

what's your budget? I don't think you need to spend more than $120 really (plausibly less). you didn't mention a HDD, do you need that as well?

Ah yes sorry no budget, just cheap as possible is preferable. Doesn't have to look pretty, just do the job :). Sorry forgot to mention than I have a HDD to put in it already.

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Ah yes sorry no budget, just cheap as possible is preferable. Doesn't have to look pretty, just do the job :). Sorry forgot to mention than I have a HDD to put in it already.

we need a budget unless you want quad titan z and 12 core xeons, please read before posting 

http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/3061-build-plan-thread-recommendations-please-read-before-posting/

Specs

CPU: i5 4670k i won the silicon lottery Cooler: Corsair H100i w/ 2x Corsair SP120 quiet editions Mobo: ASUS Z97 SABERTOOTH MARK 1 Ram: Corsair Platnums 16gb (4x4gb) Storage: Samsun 840 evo 256gb and random hard drives GPU: EVGA acx 2.0 gtx 980 PSU: Corsair RM 850w Case: Fractal Arc Midi R2 windowed 

 

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we need a budget unless you want quad titan z and 12 core xeons, please read before posting 

http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/3061-build-plan-thread-recommendations-please-read-before-posting/

 

Because that would totally fit his criteria for "just cheap as possible." I think you should read before posting...

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we need a budget unless you want quad titan z and 12 core xeons, please read before posting 

http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/3061-build-plan-thread-recommendations-please-read-before-posting/

Well I think it was pretty clear from the fact that I'm reusing quite alot of old hardware that common sense dictates that I'm not looking to spend alot but if you really need one then £150 it is.

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no problemo. USD correct? you can probably go cheaper if you really wanted too

 
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H61M-S1 Micro ATX LGA1155 Motherboard  ($47.99 @ Amazon) 
Case: Rosewill FBM-02 MicroATX Mini Tower Case  ($21.99 @ Newegg) 
Power Supply: EVGA 430W 80+ Certified ATX Power Supply  ($34.99 @ Newegg) 
Total: $104.97
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-09-25 19:35 EDT-0400

 

Oh yeah sorry I probably should have said UK haha forget that the majority of people are American :P

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Oh yeah sorry I probably should have said UK haha forget that the majority of people are American :P

prodigy is love, prodigy is life 

 
Motherboard: ASRock H61MV-ITX Mini ITX LGA1155 Motherboard  (£38.05 @ CCL Computers) 
Case: BitFenix Prodigy (White) Mini ITX Tower Case  (£64.99 @ Aria PC) 
Total: £149.82
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-09-26 00:39 BST+0100

Specs

CPU: i5 4670k i won the silicon lottery Cooler: Corsair H100i w/ 2x Corsair SP120 quiet editions Mobo: ASUS Z97 SABERTOOTH MARK 1 Ram: Corsair Platnums 16gb (4x4gb) Storage: Samsun 840 evo 256gb and random hard drives GPU: EVGA acx 2.0 gtx 980 PSU: Corsair RM 850w Case: Fractal Arc Midi R2 windowed 

 

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sure thing 

I added a CPU cooler just because it could fit in the budget, but it's totally optional (though recommended, just to keep everything cool) :)

 
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H61M-S1 Micro ATX LGA1155 Motherboard  (£35.99 @ Ebuyer) 
Case: Cooler Master N200 MicroATX Mid Tower Case  (£31.43 @ Aria PC) 
Power Supply: EVGA 430W 80+ Certified ATX Power Supply  (£30.52 @ Scan.co.uk) 
Total: £122.90
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-09-26 00:41 BST+0100

 

Sweet thanks much appreciated. 

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