Home Theater Computer

Corey020 · 01-12-2008, 12:20 AM

Hello,

I would like to build a computer that I can run my movies on to my LCD TV. I just don't know what I need to put in one to do this. It would be a dedicated computer, so there would be no need to have it up to spec for playing games on.

My requirements are:

1) A case that goes well with a home theater set up

2) A large hard drive with the ability to expand (one 500 Gig to start with ability to add more)

3) A video card that can send out a 1080p HD signal. HDMI output prefered.

4) I would like it to be relatively quiet.

5) O/S required

6) No monitor or speaker system.

7) Wireless keyboard and mouse

8) Wireless Internet

9) Latest Surround sound compatibility (7.1 I think)

10) Start with normal DVD drive, but should be upgradeable to Blu-Ray

11) $1000 max, but as cheap as possible.

Again, I am only looking for something to play movies on my big screen tv and to store my movie collection.

Thanks in advance,

Corey

paratwa · 01-12-2008, 12:26 AM

When talking about HTPC systems, you would probably be better off in a forum that is dedicated to HTPC. I am not a member of the following forum, but just thought I would give you a link. There are a few people here that have HTPC systems. But mostly we are gamers or just avid computer users.

I am not trying to chase you off, and please stick around, you can really be surprised at the knowledge on these forums.

http://www.digitalhome.ca/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=145

oscaryu1 · 01-12-2008, 01:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by paratwa

When talking about HTPC systems, you would probably be better off in a forum that is dedicated to HTPC. I am not a member of the following forum, but just thought I would give you a link. There are a few people here that have HTPC systems. But mostly we are gamers or just avid computer users.

I am not trying to chase you off, and please stick around, you can really be surprised at the knowledge on these forums.

http://www.digitalhome.ca/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=145

Technically, we can help him with the build. After all, we do that alot

...

Budget?

mep916 · 01-12-2008, 01:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by oscaryu1

Budget?

Maximum $1,000. Hook 'em up, Oscar!

paratwa · 01-12-2008, 04:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by oscaryu1

Technically, we can help him with the build. After all, we do that alot

...

Budget?

But are you up on the latest of HTPC parts, and what is best for what he wants to do? A HTPC is a lot different than the average computer. There are different requirements that I know I am not up on. And I have looked at building one off and on for a couple of years.

oscaryu1 · 01-12-2008, 01:26 PM

Hmm... The only different things are the GFX and case right?

diduknowthat · 01-12-2008, 02:04 PM

Silverstone silver HTPC Case -$125
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811163066

Intel Core 2 Duo E4500 2.2ghz CPU -$125
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819115031

ECS LGA 775 P965 ATX Motherboard -$80
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813135022

Wester Digital Caviar 500GB SATA Hard Drive -$105
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16822136073

Gigabyte 8600GT Passively Cooled GPU -$110
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814125070

Wintec AMPX 2GB DDR2 800 Memory -$40
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820161229

Corsair 450VX 450watt PSU -$80
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817139003

Turtle Beach TBS-3300 7.1 Optical out Sound Card -$60
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16829118109

Hauppauge WinTX- HVR 1800 MCE HD Tuner -$105
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16815116015

Samsung SATA DVD Burner -$30
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16827151154

Enermax 80mm Case Fan – X3 -$18
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811999199

Scythe 90/92mm PWM Case Fan -$9
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16835185048

Cooler Master Gemin II CPU HSF -$30
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16835103026

Xterasys Wireless Adapter -$15
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16833147017

That's my list, comes out to about $940 NOT including all mail in rebates. The case looks very nice, it has a 500gig hard drive, the 8600gt runs passive and should be able to play HD videos flawlessly. There's a HD tuner, a soundcard with optical out so you can hook it up to your receiver, a wireless card and a passive CPU heatsink. All the fans should be very quiet too.

oscaryu1 · 01-12-2008, 02:26 PM

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817371002

^ I'd get that PSU...

diduknowthat · 01-12-2008, 03:01 PM

Any particular reason? It's not like that computer needs the extra bit of power.

oscaryu1 · 01-12-2008, 03:10 PM

Not really, but to me 450W is pretty low...

01-12-2008, 12:20 AM	#1 (permalink)
Corey020 New Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 2	Home Theater Computer Hello, I would like to build a computer that I can run my movies on to my LCD TV. I just don't know what I need to put in one to do this. It would be a dedicated computer, so there would be no need to have it up to spec for playing games on. My requirements are: 1) A case that goes well with a home theater set up 2) A large hard drive with the ability to expand (one 500 Gig to start with ability to add more) 3) A video card that can send out a 1080p HD signal. HDMI output prefered. 4) I would like it to be relatively quiet. 5) O/S required 6) No monitor or speaker system. 7) Wireless keyboard and mouse 8) Wireless Internet 9) Latest Surround sound compatibility (7.1 I think) 10) Start with normal DVD drive, but should be upgradeable to Blu-Ray 11) $1000 max, but as cheap as possible. Again, I am only looking for something to play movies on my big screen tv and to store my movie collection. Thanks in advance, Corey

01-12-2008, 01:26 PM	#6 (permalink)
oscaryu1 VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Houston, Texas Age: 13 Posts: 9,176	Hmm... The only different things are the GFX and case right? __________________ Core 2 Duo E2140 1.6GHz @ 3.04GHz GA-P31-DS3L pqi Turbo CL4 DDR2-800 2GB Sapphire HD3850 256MB Sony Writemaster DVD Burner EIDE Seagate Barracuda 80GB 7200.9 8MB SATII

01-12-2008, 02:04 PM	#7 (permalink)
diduknowthat formerly liuliuboy Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Massachusetts Age: 17 Posts: 5,905	Silverstone silver HTPC Case -$125 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811163066 Intel Core 2 Duo E4500 2.2ghz CPU -$125 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819115031 ECS LGA 775 P965 ATX Motherboard -$80 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813135022 Wester Digital Caviar 500GB SATA Hard Drive -$105 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16822136073 Gigabyte 8600GT Passively Cooled GPU -$110 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814125070 Wintec AMPX 2GB DDR2 800 Memory -$40 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820161229 Corsair 450VX 450watt PSU -$80 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817139003 Turtle Beach TBS-3300 7.1 Optical out Sound Card -$60 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16829118109 Hauppauge WinTX- HVR 1800 MCE HD Tuner -$105 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16815116015 Samsung SATA DVD Burner -$30 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16827151154 Enermax 80mm Case Fan – X3 -$18 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811999199 Scythe 90/92mm PWM Case Fan -$9 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16835185048 Cooler Master Gemin II CPU HSF -$30 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16835103026 Xterasys Wireless Adapter -$15 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16833147017 That's my list, comes out to about $940 NOT including all mail in rebates. The case looks very nice, it has a 500gig hard drive, the 8600gt runs passive and should be able to play HD videos flawlessly. There's a HD tuner, a soundcard with optical out so you can hook it up to your receiver, a wireless card and a passive CPU heatsink. All the fans should be very quiet too. __________________ Silent Tuned \| 3D Marks 06: 11566 Q6600 2.4ghz CPU \| Gigabyte GA-P35 LGA 775 MB EVGA 8800gt 512mb Video Card G.Skill 4GB Ram \| Western Digital 400GB HD X-Fi Xtrememusic Sound Card Antec P180B Case \| Scyth Ninja HSF CM Real Power Pro 650watt PSU

01-12-2008, 02:26 PM	#8 (permalink)
oscaryu1 VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Houston, Texas Age: 13 Posts: 9,176	http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817371002 ^ I'd get that PSU... __________________ Core 2 Duo E2140 1.6GHz @ 3.04GHz GA-P31-DS3L pqi Turbo CL4 DDR2-800 2GB Sapphire HD3850 256MB Sony Writemaster DVD Burner EIDE Seagate Barracuda 80GB 7200.9 8MB SATII

01-12-2008, 03:01 PM	#9 (permalink)
diduknowthat formerly liuliuboy Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Massachusetts Age: 17 Posts: 5,905	Any particular reason? It's not like that computer needs the extra bit of power. __________________ Silent Tuned \| 3D Marks 06: 11566 Q6600 2.4ghz CPU \| Gigabyte GA-P35 LGA 775 MB EVGA 8800gt 512mb Video Card G.Skill 4GB Ram \| Western Digital 400GB HD X-Fi Xtrememusic Sound Card Antec P180B Case \| Scyth Ninja HSF CM Real Power Pro 650watt PSU

01-12-2008, 12:26 AM	#2 (permalink)
paratwa Diamond Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Arizona Posts: 1,969	When talking about HTPC systems, you would probably be better off in a forum that is dedicated to HTPC. I am not a member of the following forum, but just thought I would give you a link. There are a few people here that have HTPC systems. But mostly we are gamers or just avid computer users. I am not trying to chase you off, and please stick around, you can really be surprised at the knowledge on these forums. http://www.digitalhome.ca/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=145

01-12-2008, 03:10 PM	#10 (permalink)
oscaryu1 VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Houston, Texas Age: 13 Posts: 9,176	Not really, but to me 450W is pretty low... __________________ Core 2 Duo E2140 1.6GHz @ 3.04GHz GA-P31-DS3L pqi Turbo CL4 DDR2-800 2GB Sapphire HD3850 256MB Sony Writemaster DVD Burner EIDE Seagate Barracuda 80GB 7200.9 8MB SATII

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