Using a barebones machines as basis for HTPC

cyburger · 2012-01-11 14:24:31

I've been looking at reusing some old parts to build a HTPC, I have a 775 socket CPU and a HDD, so was looking at buying the other parts (GPU, RAM, Mobo, Case and PSU) but then I saw these Asus V6-P5G41E or Asus V7-P5G41E Which have case, motherboard and 380 watt PSU, killing a few birds with one stone... anyone have any…

11-01-2012 03:24PM

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cyburger

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I've been looking at reusing some old parts to build a HTPC, I have a 775 socket CPU and a HDD, so was looking at buying the other parts (GPU, RAM, Mobo, Case and PSU) but then I saw these

Asus V6-P5G41E or Asus V7-P5G41E

Which have case, motherboard and 380 watt PSU, killing a few birds with one stone... anyone have any opinions on these packages? it'd save me a few quid - cover the cost of the RAM or the GPU like.

PS the motherboard will do the job for what I want I think.

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#2 11-01-2012 03:28PM

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Is noise not an issue, first deciding factor for me and my own HTPC was absolute silence.

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#3 11-01-2012 04:03PM

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well, it is a consideration, so it's just the PSU cooling that I wouldn't have control over? or do you mean that the case itself wouldn't be cool enough?

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The CPU i have is an Intel QX 6700, which has a max TDP of 130W... I don't want to shell out on a new CPU to be honest, but am i wasting my time trying to get a machine with this CPU to run quietly (asssuming i don't use a barebones machine case, but something more like a Coolermaster Elite 360 full of low RPM fans?)

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#4 11-01-2012 04:59PM

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No, I just reckon it would be noisy

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#5 11-01-2012 05:06PM

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What set-up do you have in your HTPC?

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#6 11-01-2012 05:42PM

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http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2056472230

I'll be adding a combo tuner card and a 2TB drive later

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