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i was thinking of building an htpc and i have an idea for it and im not sure if this build is super overkill or terrible because i have not built an htpc before 

 

any suggestions on making it better or if its good enough

 
 
Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor
$189.47 -$10.00 $179.47
 
Motherboard
Asus MAXIMUS VII GENE Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard
$208.80
 
Memory
Corsair Vengeance 4GB (1 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory
$42.38
 
Storage
Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive
$119.28
Western Digital Red 3TB 3.5" 5400RPM Internal Hard Drive
$114.00
Western Digital Red 3TB 3.5" 5400RPM Internal Hard Drive
$114.00
Western Digital Red 3TB 3.5" 5400RPM Internal Hard Drive
$114.00
 
Video Card
Asus GeForce GTX 960 2GB Video Card
$209.99
 
Case
Fractal Design Node 804 MicroATX Mid Tower Case
$83.99
 
Power Supply
Corsair RM 450W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply
$89.99
Optical Drive
Panasonic UJ-265 Blu-Ray/DVD/CD Writer
$76.00
Operating System
Microsoft Windows 7 Professional SP1 (OEM) (64-bit)
$135.99

Project Iridium:   CPU: Intel 4820K   CPU Cooler: Custom Loop  Motherboard: Asus Rampage IV Black Edition   RAM: Avexir Blitz  Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 250GB SSD and Seagate Barracuda 3TB HDD   GPU: Asus 780 6GB Strix   Case: IN WIN 909   PSU: Corsair RM1000      Project Iridium build log http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/451088-project-iridium-build-log/

 

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I agree with pomaranc.

The CPU, videocard and motherboard are way overkill for HTPC duties.

What's the purpose of the htpc?

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An APU would be ideal for a HTPC. I've thrown even more storage in this setup - 3x 4TB's. A nice 128GB SSD for the OS, and an aftermarket cooler to keep it even more quiet & cooler. You could shave off another ~$140 by getting 3x 3TB drives, but why not go for 3x 4TB's if you can afford it? That is, if you could do with the extra storage.

 

 

 
PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/GWVkmG
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/GWVkmG/by_merchant/
 
CPU: AMD A10-5800K 3.8GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($85.99 @ NCIX US) 
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($29.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Motherboard: MSI FM2-A75MA-E35 Micro ATX FM2 Motherboard  ($53.98 @ Newegg) 
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($54.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Crucial MX100 128GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($62.99 @ Amazon) 
Storage: Western Digital Red 4TB 3.5" 5900RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($162.99 @ B&H) 
Storage: Western Digital Red 4TB 3.5" 5900RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($162.99 @ B&H) 
Storage: Western Digital Red 4TB 3.5" 5900RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($162.99 @ B&H) 
Case: Corsair 300R ATX Mid Tower Case  ($59.99 @ NCIX US) 
Power Supply: Corsair CSM 450W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($59.99 @ Amazon) 
Optical Drive: LG WH14NS40 Blu-Ray/DVD/CD Writer  ($52.89 @ OutletPC) 
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 - 64-bit (OEM) (64-bit)  ($92.00 @ B&H) 
Total: $1041.78
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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I agree with pomaranc.

The CPU, videocard and motherboard are way overkill for HTPC duties.

What's the purpose of the htpc?

use is for some console like gaming on a 60 inch 4k tv, movies tv ect.

Project Iridium:   CPU: Intel 4820K   CPU Cooler: Custom Loop  Motherboard: Asus Rampage IV Black Edition   RAM: Avexir Blitz  Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 250GB SSD and Seagate Barracuda 3TB HDD   GPU: Asus 780 6GB Strix   Case: IN WIN 909   PSU: Corsair RM1000      Project Iridium build log http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/451088-project-iridium-build-log/

 

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An APU would be ideal for a HTPC. I've thrown even more storage in this setup - 3x 4TB's. A nice 128GB SSD for the OS, and an aftermarket cooler to keep it even more quiet & cooler. You could shave off another ~$140 by getting 3x 3TB drives, but why not go for 3x 4TB's if you can afford it? That is, if you could do with the extra storage.

 

 

 
PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/GWVkmG
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/GWVkmG/by_merchant/
 
CPU: AMD A10-5800K 3.8GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($85.99 @ NCIX US) 
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($29.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Motherboard: MSI FM2-A75MA-E35 Micro ATX FM2 Motherboard  ($53.98 @ Newegg) 
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($54.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Crucial MX100 128GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($62.99 @ Amazon) 
Storage: Western Digital Red 4TB 3.5" 5900RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($162.99 @ B&H) 
Storage: Western Digital Red 4TB 3.5" 5900RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($162.99 @ B&H) 
Storage: Western Digital Red 4TB 3.5" 5900RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($162.99 @ B&H) 
Case: Corsair 300R ATX Mid Tower Case  ($59.99 @ NCIX US) 
Power Supply: Corsair CSM 450W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($59.99 @ Amazon) 
Optical Drive: LG WH14NS40 Blu-Ray/DVD/CD Writer  ($52.89 @ OutletPC) 
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 - 64-bit (OEM) (64-bit)  ($92.00 @ B&H) 
Total: $1041.78
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-02-20 08:13 EST-0500

 

im sorry but im not a big fan of apu 

Project Iridium:   CPU: Intel 4820K   CPU Cooler: Custom Loop  Motherboard: Asus Rampage IV Black Edition   RAM: Avexir Blitz  Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 250GB SSD and Seagate Barracuda 3TB HDD   GPU: Asus 780 6GB Strix   Case: IN WIN 909   PSU: Corsair RM1000      Project Iridium build log http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/451088-project-iridium-build-log/

 

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[update]

Intel Core i3-4160 3.6GHz Dual-Core Processor

Asus Maximus VI Gene Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard

3 tb less of storage

750 ti 

Fractal Design Define Mini MicroATX Mini Tower Case

 

all comes out to

1088 with operating system but no tv tuner card

Project Iridium:   CPU: Intel 4820K   CPU Cooler: Custom Loop  Motherboard: Asus Rampage IV Black Edition   RAM: Avexir Blitz  Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 250GB SSD and Seagate Barracuda 3TB HDD   GPU: Asus 780 6GB Strix   Case: IN WIN 909   PSU: Corsair RM1000      Project Iridium build log http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/451088-project-iridium-build-log/

 

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Boy, do I have something perfect for you guys...

 
CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($219.89 @ OutletPC) 
CPU Cooler: Corsair H60 54.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($59.98 @ OutletPC) 
Motherboard: ASRock Z97E-ITX/ac Mini ITX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($109.99 @ Micro Center) 
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($69.98 @ OutletPC) 
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($88.69 @ Amazon) 
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 970 4GB Video Card  ($319.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Case: Cooler Master Elite 110 Mini ITX Tower Case  ($38.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit)  ($87.75 @ OutletPC) 
Total: $1078.14
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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use is for some console like gaming on a 60 inch 4k tv, movies tv ect.

Ok then. Thats totally different scenario. A bit beefier hardware setup would be necessary.

 

Can you give us an example of:

Budget

Graphic expectations including frame rates and resolution

Games that will be being played examples

 

This will affect CPU and GPU suggestions.

[update]

Intel Core i3-4160 3.6GHz Dual-Core Processor

Asus Maximus VI Gene Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard

3 tb less of storage

750 ti 

Fractal Design Define Mini MicroATX Mini Tower Case

 

all comes out to

1088 with operating system but no tv tuner card

 I still think the Motherboard is still overkill and a bit much, but if you don't need to pinch pennies and your set on it then go ahead. The CPU and GPU suggestions will be affected by my previous questions.

 

I would also suggest 8gb of ram.

 

Were not trying to run you in circles... we just didn't know how you wanted to use the HTPC and to the extent. And we still don't know the budget.

 

 

Boy, do I have something perfect for you guys...

 
CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($219.89 @ OutletPC) 
CPU Cooler: Corsair H60 54.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($59.98 @ OutletPC) 
Motherboard: ASRock Z97E-ITX/ac Mini ITX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($109.99 @ Micro Center) 
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($69.98 @ OutletPC) 
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($88.69 @ Amazon) 
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 970 4GB Video Card  ($319.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Case: Cooler Master Elite 110 Mini ITX Tower Case  ($38.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit)  ($87.75 @ OutletPC) 
Total: $1078.14
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-02-21 03:09 EST-0500

 

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yes the main thing is good graphics and mass storage with hdd that are pretty fast and can run almost 24/7

Project Iridium:   CPU: Intel 4820K   CPU Cooler: Custom Loop  Motherboard: Asus Rampage IV Black Edition   RAM: Avexir Blitz  Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 250GB SSD and Seagate Barracuda 3TB HDD   GPU: Asus 780 6GB Strix   Case: IN WIN 909   PSU: Corsair RM1000      Project Iridium build log http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/451088-project-iridium-build-log/

 

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Ok then. Thats totally different scenario. A bit beefier hardware setup would be necessary.

 

Can you give us an example of:

Budget

Graphic expectations including frame rates and resolution

Games that will be being played examples

 

This will affect CPU and GPU suggestions.

 I still think the Motherboard is still overkill and a bit much, but if you don't need to pinch pennies and your set on it then go ahead. The CPU and GPU suggestions will be affected by my previous questions.

 

I would also suggest 8gb of ram.

 

Were not trying to run you in circles... we just didn't know how you wanted to use the HTPC and to the extent. And we still don't know the budget.

 

Missing storage that the OP wants

budget is very flexible as long as it does not go over 1,500 the motherboard i have not done a ton of research on motherboard yet so i just picked that as a place holder 

Project Iridium:   CPU: Intel 4820K   CPU Cooler: Custom Loop  Motherboard: Asus Rampage IV Black Edition   RAM: Avexir Blitz  Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 250GB SSD and Seagate Barracuda 3TB HDD   GPU: Asus 780 6GB Strix   Case: IN WIN 909   PSU: Corsair RM1000      Project Iridium build log http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/451088-project-iridium-build-log/

 

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i will probably play console like games on it. for example far cry, gta, and possible some racing games. I will be using a xbox controller. The screen will either be a 1440p 120 inch projector or 60 inch 4k tv (i know there very different but i am not sure the space i have is large enough for projector and i dont have a standard source of income) 

Project Iridium:   CPU: Intel 4820K   CPU Cooler: Custom Loop  Motherboard: Asus Rampage IV Black Edition   RAM: Avexir Blitz  Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 250GB SSD and Seagate Barracuda 3TB HDD   GPU: Asus 780 6GB Strix   Case: IN WIN 909   PSU: Corsair RM1000      Project Iridium build log http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/451088-project-iridium-build-log/

 

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i will probably play console like games on it. for example far cry, gta, and possible some racing games. I will be using a xbox controller. The screen will either be a 1440p 120 inch projector or 60 inch 4k tv (i know there very different but i am not sure the space i have is large enough for projector and i dont have a standard source of income) 

Do you expect to play at 4k Or 1080p scaled to 4k?

 

Do you expect to play medium - high - ultra graphical settings? Or combination therein.

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yes the main thing is good graphics and mass storage with hdd that are pretty fast and can run almost 24/7

 

 

 

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Then just get a 8TB hard drive.

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Then just get a 8TB hard drive.

because its much cheaper to run 2 4tb or 2 3tb in raid than run an 8tb hdd just because i could afford it does not mean i want to burn money on something that can be done for at least $100 less

Project Iridium:   CPU: Intel 4820K   CPU Cooler: Custom Loop  Motherboard: Asus Rampage IV Black Edition   RAM: Avexir Blitz  Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 250GB SSD and Seagate Barracuda 3TB HDD   GPU: Asus 780 6GB Strix   Case: IN WIN 909   PSU: Corsair RM1000      Project Iridium build log http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/451088-project-iridium-build-log/

 

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