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HTPC mobo + cpu recommendation?

  • 10-09-2012 12:57PM
    #1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,449 ✭✭✭


    Hi guys,

    Can you please recommend a good mini itx board with cpu for a htpc that will fit inside a Streacom FC8 EVO case please?

    Requirements:
    USB 3.0 headers.
    HDMI
    Ability to wake up from power off via remote control.
    USB 3.0 ports.
    The machine will need to be able to playback 1080p video + Netflix HD. HD audio playback is a must too. No gaming is being done.
    My budget is around €100 if possible;)

    I was looking at the itx amd e350 APU boards but can't find any with usb 3.0 headers:(

    Cheers for any feedback :D


Comments

  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 893 ✭✭✭U_Fig


    I ordered a HTPC the other day with this mobo and CPU

    Item|Price
    ASRock B75M-ITX, Sockel 1155, ITX|€82.40
    Intel Celeron G540 Box, LGA1155|€38.66
    Shipping|€18.99
    Total|€140.05

    prob the cheapest i found with USB 3.0 and SATA III


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,449 ✭✭✭livEwirE


    Nice find mate, would be interested to hear how they handle playback of HD video:D I'll definately take this info onboard. Although I think itx amd e350 APU boards might offer better playback.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 893 ✭✭✭U_Fig


    livEwirE wrote: »
    Nice find mate, would be interested to hear how they handle playback of HD video:D I'll definately take this info onboard. Although I think itx amd e350 APU boards might offer better playback.

    they Celeron will play 1080p content fine and in everything it will outperform the e350 APU... even the celeron g440 which is single core and clocked lower will outperform the e350 APU. Both will do HD playback but with the Celeron you'll be fine.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,449 ✭✭✭livEwirE


    U_Fig wrote: »
    they Celeron will play 1080p content fine and in everything it will outperform the e350 APU...

    Glad to hear it:D


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,449 ✭✭✭livEwirE


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