Wanted: HTPC parts

[claptonman]

Looking for basically anything. RAM, cases, motherboards, 2.5 drives, power supplies, CPUs. Thinking of building it around the AMD APUs but looking if someone has good cheap parts for sale that will do 1080p video with no problem.

 

[byteninja2]

Amd apus are probably not the best for a htpc under a lot of load, like a 60 inch 1080p. If you're running a 50 inch 1080p, a A8 will be just enough.

 

[wolfeking]

you really do not understand computers well at all byte. The Resolution is what matters not the size. A 60" @ 600*800 would pull less than a 15" @ 1080p.

Best of luck looking though.

 

[byteninja2]

you really do not understand computers well at all byte. The Resolution is what matters not the size. A 60" @ 600*800 would pull less than a 15" @ 1080p.

Best of luck looking though.

Yes, I know that, I even mentioned the res! I know, but a 60 incher 1080 will pull around 5 percent more than a 50 inch 1080.

 

[Dragunov IV 424]

I have a hard drive. And one ram stick.

 

[claptonman]

No, no it wouldn't. The resolution is what matters when it comes to the computer. The TV will do the work making the resolution span across the screen. My graphics card would use the same amount of power using my 21.5" monitor vs. my 42" TV.

And laptops with intel HD have no trouble doing 1080p. APUs are made for HTPCs, pretty much.

 

[wolfeking]

Yes, I know that, I even mentioned the res! I know, but a 60 incher 1080 will pull around 5 percent more than a 50 inch 1080.

you proved the point right there.


and OP, I might have a 2.5" drive, but it is 5400rpm. Might have a 80GB 7200 RPM if I can find my XP disk to put it back on my D630 and swap the drives.

 

[Dragunov IV 424]

Are you interested in my hard drive, and ram?

 

[byteninja2]

I will give you almost a whole PC for $260 including shipping as a combo.
GPU: GT 240 1 GB -Will not sell alone - Not the most powerful, but better than a A8 by at least 15 percent.
Motherboard + CPU + Stock Intel cooler + RAM: Evga 650i, c2d e4300, and stock intel cooler. The motherboard is evga, so that means=Awesome, and the cpu isn't the best, around a4, but still enough for a powerful HTPC. 533 mhz dual channel 2 x 2 = $130 including shipping
PSU: Seasonic 380w. Pretty silent. Great brand, above corsair cx quality, and above gs, and a whole lot quieter than those whining cx 430 an cx 500. Will not sell alone.

 

[claptonman]

and OP, I might have a 2.5" drive, but it is 5400rpm. Might have a 80GB 7200 RPM if I can find my XP disk to put it back on my D630 and swap the drives.

I'm gonna just be putting a very light linux distro on it, and probably using an external hard drive for movie/tv show storage, so space/speed isn't a problem. Just want it cheap!

Are you interested in my hard drive, and ram?

I don't see any in your threads here. Info? Size, DDR3, amount, price?

@Byte I built one on newegg for around $200. And I want it as small as possible, so ATX/ultra ATX is out of the question. And this is just an experiment phase to see how much I can build one for.

 

[Dragunov IV 424]

I'm gonna just be putting a very light linux distro on it, and probably using an external hard drive for movie/tv show storage, so space/speed isn't a problem. Just want it cheap!


I don't see any in your threads here. Info? Size, DDR3, amount, price?

I didn't put it up yet. 40 gig hard drive, I think it is sata, but I also have a converter for, so If you need it in hdd, it will work with the converter.
As of the ram, I have 2 256's. All together, 25 bucks shipped. If that is to high, then make me an offer.
And it works, just not big enough for me.

 

[wolfeking]

let me find my 120GB 5400 and test it. if it test good Id be willing to let it go for 10+ shipping.

 

[Dragunov IV 424]

let me find my 120GB 5400 and test it. if it test good Id be willing to let it go for 10+ shipping.

If it works, I'll give you 15 on the spot.

 

[claptonman]

I didn't put it up yet. 40 gig hard drive, I think it is sata, but I also have a converter for, so If you need it in hdd, it will work with the converter.
As of the ram, I have 2 256's. All together, 25 bucks shipped. If that is to high, then make me an offer.
And it works, just not big enough for me.

Is it a 2.5" drive?

And I wanted a little more RAM than that.

@Wolfe sounds good, but like I said, just checking prices right now. I'll let you know.

 

[byteninja2]

Did you notice my post last page? You haven't responded.

 

[Dragunov IV 424]

Is it a 2.5" drive?

And I wanted a little more RAM than that.

I'm stupid, what does 2.5" mean. If you mean length, then I should say yes.
It is a laptop hard drive just so you know.

 

[claptonman]

Did you notice my post last page? You haven't responded.

I did, look at the last post on the first page.

I'm stupid, what does 2.5" mean. If you mean length, then I should say yes.
It is a laptop hard drive just so you know.

Yeah, a small hard drive, one that would fit into a laptop.

 

[Dragunov IV 424]

I did, look at the last post on the first page.


Yeah, a small hard drive, one that would fit into a laptop.

Yup, that is what it is. If you want, I can take another look, and tell you the model, so you can look it up if you like, or I can take a few pics.

 

[claptonman]

Yup, that is what it is. If you want, I can take another look, and tell you the model, so you can look it up if you like, or I can take a few pics.

As long as it works and is 20+GB, it'd be fine. What are you offering for price?

 

[wolfeking]

derp, found it. Its in the M90. Ill hunt down the test program and get started soon. Its a hatachi if that matters to you. :/ but it has served me well.