HTPC/gaming build

[Arngrimm]

Hi im looking to build a new HTPC to have set up in my living room. I do plan on doing some gaming on it so it does need some power, not much. i just built a new x99 $3000+ comp last month so thats my main gaming rig but this will be the second comp to use for me and my wife to play some games together. price range  is $500 to round $800. i have no idea on hardware around this price point so any help is greatly appreciated 

[techguru]

Hi im looking to build a new HTPC to have set up in my living room. I do plan on doing some gaming on it so it does need some power, not much. i just built a new x99 $3000+ comp last month so thats my main gaming rig but this will be the second comp to use for me and my wife to play some games together. price range  is $500 to round $800. i have no idea on hardware around this price point so any help is greatly appreciated 

build a htpc...then if you really want..throw in a videocard later

[Arngrimm]

build a htpc...then if you really want..throw in a videocard later

yes but i don't what hardware to use in my price point. its a lot easier when building a $3000+ comp over one thats less then 1k

[techguru]

yes but i don't what hardware to use in my price point. its a lot easier when building a $3000+ comp over one thats less then 1k

for a good htpc

intel i3

4-8gb of ram..ddr3..1600

120gb ssd (for faster boots)

2tb wd hard drive..to store media

hxx motherboard..either h97 or h170 depends what i3 you go with

500w good quiet psu

case that looks good for a htpc and is quiet (I like the silverstone htpc cases)

low profile quiet heatsink

[Streetguru]

Hi im looking to build a new HTPC to have set up in my living room. I do plan on doing some gaming on it so it does need some power, not much. i just built a new x99 $3000+ comp last month

You could also just buy a steam link for 50 bucks and stream your main PC

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/jkLkxr

Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/jkLkxr/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($164.99 @ SuperBiiz)

Motherboard: ASRock H97M-ITX/AC Mini ITX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($86.99 @ SuperBiiz)

Memory: Crucial 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($32.99 @ Adorama)

Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($49.98 @ OutletPC)

Video Card: PowerColor Radeon R9 380 4GB PCS+ Video Card  ($199.99 @ Newegg)

Case: Cooler Master Elite 130 Mini ITX Tower Case  ($43.99 @ SuperBiiz)

Power Supply: Rosewill Hive 650W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($69.89 @ OutletPC)

Total: $648.82

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-12-24 22:28 EST-0500

[Arngrimm]

looking at prices, intel cpus look to be over budget (im in Canada so its more here). Amd looks like the way but I know nothing about amd sku's.

[techguru]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: Intel Core i3-4170 3.7GHz Dual-Core Processor  ($141.22 @ Vuugo) 

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper TX3 54.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($25.98 @ Newegg Canada) 

Motherboard: ASRock H97 Anniversary ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($74.95 @ NCIX) 

Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 4GB (2 x 2GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($33.88 @ Canada Computers) 

Storage: Western Digital BLACK SERIES 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($157.98 @ DirectCanada) 

Case: Corsair 100R ATX Mid Tower Case  ($61.99 @ NCIX) 

Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($89.98 @ NCIX) 

Total: $585.98

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-12-24 23:07 EST-0500

[Streetguru]

looking at prices, intel cpus look to be over budget (im in Canada so its more here). Amd looks like the way but I know nothing about amd sku's.

Well then, for a bit more you can get an i5

 

PCPartPicker part list: http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/nLsY3C

Price breakdown by merchant: http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/nLsY3C/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i3-4170 3.7GHz Dual-Core Processor  ($141.22 @ Vuugo)

Motherboard: ASRock H81M-ITX/WIFI Mini ITX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($117.00 @ Vuugo)

Memory: Crucial 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($45.48 @ DirectCanada)

Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($59.22 @ Vuugo)

Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 380 2GB Video Card  ($254.14 @ DirectCanada)

Case: Cooler Master Elite 130 Mini ITX Tower Case  ($67.22 @ Amazon Canada)

Power Supply: Rosewill Hive 550W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($104.98 @ Newegg Canada)

Total: $789.26

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-12-24 23:18 EST-0500