HTPC build

[kristaps552]

So I live In London, UK, and well I dont have a budget, but it should be as cheap as possible best if under £200

So, as you may have read from the title, it's an htpc, so movie streaming etc., maybe a little home server at the same time.

 

It will be used with a 1080p TV, maybe, just maybe TV and a monitor.

Peripherals, a small wireless media keyboard.

I already have a case - fractal design Node 304, and I have a Cpu - I3 2100 (would the onboard handle 1080p movies on 32inch screen, possibly bigger in the future?)
Also I have a cheapo 700w psu, so don't have to worry about that, almost forgot I also have 4 gigs of Corsair xms 3 ram. 1600mhz

Thanks

[Titanicium]

I would actually be more worried for the Cheapo PSU then if the onboard graphics on the CPU will be able to handle 1080p movie...

 

Also: The screen size doesn´t matter The resolution is all you have to worry about

[kristaps552]

I would actually be more worried for the Cheapo PSU then if the onboard graphics on the CPU will be able to handle 1080p movie...

 

Also: The screen size doesn´t matter The resolution is all you have to worry about

I know, the psu is a CIT I think, I cant remember the brand ,  I know, the screen size doesnt matter, I just thought i'd mention it for no obvious reason.

Anyway, I'm not that worried about the psu because the system wont require too much power, so In my young head it seems that it's gonna be fine, at least for couple of months.

[wpirobotbuilder]

For a motherboard you can pick up an H61 Mini-Itx for around $80.

 

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131878

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128526

 

Other than that, pick up some RAM and a boot drive. Where are you storing your media?

 

RAM: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820104203

[kristaps552]

What do you guys think of this?
 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU:  Intel Core i3-2100 3.1GHz Dual-Core Processor  (Purchased For £0.00)
CPU Cooler:  Cooler Master RR-T4-18PK-R1 70.0 CFM Rifle Bearing CPU Cooler  (£17.50 @ Ebuyer)
Motherboard:  ASRock H61MV-ITX Mini ITX LGA1155 Motherboard  (£68.89 @ Overclockers.co.uk)
Memory:  Corsair XMS3 4GB (2 x 2GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  (Purchased For £0.00)
Storage:  Seagate Barracuda XT 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  (£53.99 @ Aria PC)
Case:  Fractal Design Node 304 Mini ITX Tower Case  (Purchased For £0.00)
Keyboard:  Logitech K400 Wireless Slim Keyboard w/Touchpad  (£34.99 @ Amazon UK)
Total: £175.37
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-10-15 14:27 BST+0100)

The powersupply is a CIT 750w, and I am ashamed of it.
But the system doesnt draw much power so I thionk that's fine, at least for now.

[wpirobotbuilder]

What do you guys think of this?

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU:  Intel Core i3-2100 3.1GHz Dual-Core Processor  (Purchased For £0.00)

CPU Cooler:  Cooler Master RR-T4-18PK-R1 70.0 CFM Rifle Bearing CPU Cooler  (£17.50 @ Ebuyer)

Motherboard:  ASRock H61MV-ITX Mini ITX LGA1155 Motherboard  (£68.89 @ Overclockers.co.uk)

Memory:  Corsair XMS3 4GB (2 x 2GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  (Purchased For £0.00)

Storage:  Seagate Barracuda XT 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  (£53.99 @ Aria PC)

Case:  Fractal Design Node 304 Mini ITX Tower Case  (Purchased For £0.00)

Keyboard:  Logitech K400 Wireless Slim Keyboard w/Touchpad  (£34.99 @ Amazon UK)

Total: £175.37

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

(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-10-15 14:27 BST+0100)

The powersupply is a CIT 750w, and I am ashamed of it.

But the system doesnt draw much power so I thionk that's fine, at least for now.

Looks fine.