Let's build a steam os box

[Lil Chillbil]

Something that can compete with consoles and that means console level graphics and up

 

then either choose a pre made or design a case for a steam box that would fit in nicely at a gamestop etc. 

[SMURG]

Not sure we know enough about the OS to do this really. Realistically you're probably looking at an A10 APU I would think, base the build around that.

[T.Vengeance]

A <500$ build in an EVGA Hadron itx case would be perfect.

 

Something like this perhaps, but with an ITX mobo and some Intel CPU that fits the price.

[ciprian97pop]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

 

CPU:  AMD FX-4300 3.8GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($99.99 @ Amazon) 

CPU Cooler:  Zalman CNPS7000V(AL)-1-PWM CPU Cooler  ($9.98 @ Outlet PC) 

Motherboard:  Biostar A960D+ Micro ATX AM3+ Motherboard  ($34.98 @ Outlet PC) 

Memory:  Team Vulcan 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($59.98 @ Amazon) 

Storage:  Sandisk ReadyCache 32GB 2.5" Solid State Disk  ($39.99 @ Amazon) 

Storage:  Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($58.98 @ Outlet PC) 

Video Card:  Asus Radeon HD 7850 2GB Video Card  ($118.52 @ Newegg) 

Case:  DIYPC HTPC-KT28B HTPC Case  ($49.99 @ Newegg) 

Power Supply:  Cooler Master eXtreme Power 550W ATX12V Power Supply  ($19.99 @ Newegg) 

Total: $492.40

(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)

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I made it in a htpc case just because it would fit better in a living room(imo)

and it's <$500

I'll try to make a intel build

edit: I could have used cheaper memory and other cheaper things  but only now I thought about this

[ciprian97pop]

Here's the intel one

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

 

CPU:  Intel Core i3-3220 3.3GHz Dual-Core Processor  ($118.98 @ Outlet PC) 

Motherboard:  Foxconn H61S Mini ITX LGA1155 Motherboard  ($49.99 @ Amazon) 

Memory:  Kingston Blu Red Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1333 Memory  ($48.96 @ NCIX US) 

Storage:  Sandisk ReadyCache 32GB 2.5" Solid State Disk  ($39.99 @ Amazon) 

Storage:  Western Digital Caviar Blue 500GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($54.00 @ Outlet PC) 

Video Card:  Asus Radeon HD 7850 2GB Video Card  ($118.52 @ Newegg) 

Case:  Cooler Master Elite 120 Advanced (Black) Mini ITX Tower Case  ($39.99 @ Microcenter) 

Power Supply:  Corsair CX 430W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V Power Supply  ($22.50 @ Newegg) 

Total: $492.93

(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)

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I would still choose the amd one 

any thoughts?

[YouRezz]

i dont think you need all the 7970's and 8 gigs of ram, cause you can just stream the game from your gaming rig to the steambox. Having a nice and small yet quiet and efficient build is enough

[skywake]

Can the mods move this thread? It doesn't make sense not having this in the build-plan section. Plus I have a feeling a few people will be making these sort of threads if they can't find this one. Anyways, decided to work out one that I'd consider building. Started off with the most Home Theatre friendly case I've found which limited my options significantly and then built around that. It's a Silverstone slim mITX case which I think is perfect for the purpose. Idea is you have something mostly for streaming content from your gaming PC that's quiet, boots fast, is cheap and fits under your TV. You won't be doing much actual gaming on this outside of indie stuffs but it should be able to handle what you will throw at it just fine.

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

 

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

Motherboard:  MSI FM2-A75IA-E53 Mini ITX FM2 Motherboard  ($84.99 @ Amazon) 

Memory:  G.Skill Value 4GB (1 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($32.98 @ Outlet PC) 

Storage:  Kingston SSDNow V300 Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk  ($79.99 @ Amazon) 

Case:  Silverstone ML05B HTPC Case  ($44.50 @ Amazon) 

Power Supply:  Silverstone Strider Gold 450W 80 PLUS Gold Certified SFX12V Power Supply  ($93.99 @ Amazon) 

Total: $446.44

(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)

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