HTPC

[Virgule]

Hello,

 

I want to build an HTPC for music and movies in the living room. 

 

1. I don't have a budget but would like to keep it reasonable (i.e. only good value/performance parts). I live in Canada.

2. HTPC for music and movie playback. Internet browsing and maybe LIGHT gaming.

3. Will be connected to a 1080p TV and a HiFi amplifier

4. No peripherals needed.

5. This is a build for a friend.

 

I already have a build in mind and would like opinions.

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: AMD A10-5800K 3.8GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($109.99 @ NCIX) 

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-F2A88XM-D3H Micro ATX FM2+ Motherboard  ($69.99 @ NCIX) 

Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($83.98 @ Newegg Canada) 

Storage: Crucial M500 960GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($374.95 @ Vuugo) 

Case: Silverstone ML04B HTPC Case  ($79.99 @ Memory Express) 

Power Supply: Antec EarthWatts Green 380W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($57.00 @ shopRBC) 

Optical Drive: LG WH14NS40 Blu-Ray/DVD/CD Writer  ($70.98 @ Newegg Canada) 

Total: $846.88

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-04-30 10:42 EDT-0400

 

 

Thoughts ?

 

 

edit : the 1TB SSD is a request from the client.

[Vavetti]

Why a TB worth of SSD storage, I'd say get a HDD and maybe a 120gb ssd for os.

[Virgule]

Why a TB worth of SSD storage, I'd say get a HDD and maybe a 120gb ssd for os.

I forgot to specify, this is a request from the client. 

 

1 TB SSD

[Vavetti]

I forgot to specify, this is a request from the client. 

 

1 TB SSD

Strange decision but the rest seems fine. 

[Virgule]

Strange decision but the rest seems fine. 

The thinking is he wants the quietest PC possible. When he sees the price, he will probably opt for HDD+smaller SSD as well.

[Vavetti]

The thinking is he wants the quietest PC possible. When he sees the price, he will probably opt for HDD+smaller SSD as well.

If he wants the pc to be as quiet as possible you should add an aftermarket cooler, so ask the client about it if he wants it to be quiet. 

[Virgule]

If he wants the pc to be as quiet as possible you should add an aftermarket cooler, so ask the client about it if he wants it to be quiet. 

Noted. Good point.

[Virgule]

If he wants the pc to be as quiet as possible you should add an aftermarket cooler, so ask the client about it if he wants it to be quiet. 

Do you know the fan size on a stock FM2+ cooler ?

[Vavetti]

Do you know the fan size on a stock FM2+ cooler ?

Looks like a 60mm to me.