HTPC-This okay?

ibFoxer

Hi guys, I'm looking to throw together a HTPC/Media Centre for the living room, wondering if this looks okay or is there anything i can improve on? I figure i can add an ir remote after and a graphics card if needs be, and i have a copy of windows 7 i can use.

HV13WG1ZDE WD Caviar Green 1TB, SATA 6Gb/s (WD10EZRX)
59,60 €


HV1131RHDE ASRock A75M-HVS, FM1, mATX
46,19 €


HV23LL51DE LogiLink PCI Soundkarte Dolby 5.1
7,51 €


HV20A234DE AMD A4-3400 APU mit AMD Radeon HD 6410D Grafikeinheit, Sockel FM1, boxed
37,00 €


HV203H07DE HKC Case 4673GD, mATX, 420Watt
35,25 €


HV207LBFDE LiteOn iHOS104-06 Bulk
41,99 €


HV20CO41DE 4GB Corsair Valueselect DDR3-1333 CL9
19,97 €

Serephucus

The only thing that really stands out is that craptastic sound card. If you're getting it simply because the H61 doesn't have 5.1 out and are only using basic speakers, that's fine. If you're expecting any sort of improvement over the onboard sound however you'll want to spend quite a bit more than €10. ASUS' Xonar line of cards get quite good reviews, and they have a few budget models. Might be worth a look.

PogMoThoin

I would even go as far as saying the onboard is better (HD audio). You really don't need to add a soundcard these days. You should consider getting an amp and decent set of speakers if you want proper sound.

multimate

PogMoThoin wrote: »

I would even go as far as saying the onboard is better (HD audio). You really don't need to add a soundcard these days. You should consider getting an amp and decent set of speakers if you want proper sound.

I'll show you my build with the newer fm2

All in gbp from amazon with free shipping compared to hardwareversand (20) and with 7.1 support pc without hdd or ssd €200

Asrock fm2a75 pro4-m 58

Amd a6 5400k 53

Transcend jetram 4gb 1600mhz 15

Cit s011b micro atx with 300w power supply 40

I have ssd and hdd but there are some good deals

Wd caviar green 2tb 72

Sandisk 64gb SSD 41

ibFoxer

multimate wrote: »

I'll show you my build with the newer fm2

All in gbp from amazon with free shipping compared to hardwareversand (20) and with 7.1 support pc without hdd or ssd €200

Asrock fm2a75 pro4-m 58

Amd a6 5400k 53

Transcend jetram 4gb 1600mhz 15

Cit s011b micro atx with 300w power supply 40

I have ssd and hdd but there are some good deals

Wd caviar green 2tb 72

Sandisk 64gb SSD 41

That does look slightly better, might have to copy it, will need to inspect further though. I haven't decided on anything yet, what i put up was only an idea based on a few minutes thinking last night.

multimate

foxerv1 wrote: »

That does look slightly better, might have to copy it, will need to inspect further though. I haven't decided on anything yet, what i put up was only an idea based on a few minutes thinking last night.

Copy cat haha yeh over a few different forums I have found that it will play 3d and 35-40gb 1080p mkvs. Most of my stuff is digital so I don't need an optical drive but you can get the bd from your post for 35 which isn't bad

livEwirE

@ foxerv1, just wondering what kind of case are you using for your fm2 rig?

U_Fig

If buying a case with a built in psu be wary it usually is loud as hell.. Better off buying your own psu you'll most likely replace it anyway