Cabin HTPC Build Check

[zipperbiscuits]

Hey everyone, first post here after lurking for a while. Building an HTPC for my parents cabin, and I wanted to get input from the community. This will not be in use 24/7, but will be left on so i can remote in if trouble arises. This will store something around 200 normal DVD rips, and approx. 60 Blu-rays, bringing the total Gb count to something around 2520 gigs. My plan is to install windows, and setup a plex media server which will play media to the TV its connected to, and up to 2 streams (phones, tablets, etc.)

 

That being said, here is the current build. Any revisions or suggestions are appreciated (with the exception of the drive, WD all the way)

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/DqMvHx

 

 

CPU: Intel Core i3-4170 3.7GHz Dual-Core Processor  ($114.99 @ Newegg) 
Motherboard: MSI H81M-P33 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($47.98 @ Newegg) 
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 4GB (1 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($22.99 @ Amazon) 
Storage: Western Digital BLACK SERIES 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($150.00) 
Case: Silverstone ML03B HTPC Case  ($59.99 @ Amazon) 
Power Supply: Corsair Builder 430W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($56.86 @ Newegg) 
Optical Drive: LG UH12NS30 Blu-Ray Reader, DVD/CD Writer  ($39.99 @ Micro Center) 
Total: $492.80
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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[TheGeeker]

I would add more RAM. You could get away with a lower i3 or a g3258. 

[Kirby3499]

definitely get more ram 

[zipperbiscuits]

Alright Will do, also @TheGeeker Would a lower i3 or the G3258 be able to handle a local playback as well as 720 or 1080p plex streams? Dont know jack about how intense streams can be on CPU's.

[ahuckphin]

go with an western digital green instead of an western digital black hard disk drive. 

[zipperbiscuits]

Ive heard that greens have a higher spin up time, as well as a higher failure rate. This rig wont have a backup so im willing to spend more for peace of mind

[TheGeeker]

7 minutes ago, zipperbiscuits said:

Alright Will do, also @TheGeeker Would a lower i3 or the G3258 be able to handle a local playback as well as 720 or 1080p plex streams? Dont know jack about how intense streams can be on CPU's.

A g3258 should do just fine

[zipperbiscuits]

@TheGeeker Alright sounds good, did some google fu to confirm and looks like itll handle a local playback and a stream. As for a cooler, since id like it to be quiet but dont want to spend $50 on a noctua cooler, would this work?

 

https://pcpartpicker.com/part/cryorig-cpu-cooler-c7

 

Ninja edit: Would the stock cooler get to loud? or would it be alright

[TheGeeker]

Just now, zipperbiscuits said:

@TheGeeker Alright sounds good, did some google fu to confirm and looks like itll handle a local playback and a stream. As for a cooler, since id like it to be quiet but dont want to spend $50 on a noctua cooler, would this work?

 

https://pcpartpicker.com/part/cryorig-cpu-cooler-c7

Just use the stock one guezzz. Its not that loud and will be fine..... BUT! Yes I would get a noctua cooler for the PC build sanity side of things

[zipperbiscuits]

Ill do some bargain hunting, dont wanna spend 50 bucks on an HTPC cooler when my main rig has a hyper 212. Thanks for the help. only changes made were doubling RAM to 8 gigs, and changing the CPU to the g3258.