htpc under 10-12k(processor+mb+ram)

satan123

Broken In
1. What is the purpose of the computer? What all applications and games are you going to run? (Stupid answers like 'gaming' or 'office work' will not work. Be exact. Which games? Which applications? Avoid the word 'et cetera.')
Ans:MOvies from local 4 tb External HDD, Youtube(4k if avaliable), Popcorn Time and as a media server(not 24x7).

2. What is your overall budget? If you can extend a bit for a more balanced configuration, then mention this too.
Ans:10k-12k

3. Planning to overclock?
Ans:no

4. Which Operating System are you planning to use?
Ans:linux based and windows.

5. How much hard drive space is needed?
Ans:4tb ex-hdd and 60gb ssd(bought frm friend for a steal)

6. Do you want to buy a monitor? If yes, please mention which screen size and resolution do you want. If you already have a monitor and want to reuse it, again mention the size and resolution of monitor you have.
Ans:Sony 55" 4k TV

7. Which components you DON'T want to buy or which components you already have and plan on reusing?
Ans:Case, power supply and peripherals.

8. When are you planning to buy the system?
Ans:processor+mb+ram

9. Have you ever built a desktop before or will this be done by an assembler?
Ans:yes

10. Where do you live? Are you buying locally? Are you open to buying stuff from online shops if you don't get locally?
Ans:Bangalore. loacally(sp road)

11. Anything else which you would like to say?
Ans:this thing sholud server for 5 years, should be able handel 4k movies in the future.
 

DK_WD

WD Official
Hi there,

I would like to add a word to help in build of PC. Here are some options for you

Intel Pentium G3258
Gigabyte GA-H81M
Corsair Vengeance 4GB

I believe these components are best for multitasking, based on your budget.
 
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satan123

Broken In
Hi there,

I would like to add a word to help in build of PC. Here are some options for you

Intel Pentium G3258
Gigabyte GA-H81M
Corsair Vengeance 4GB

I believe these components are best for multitasking, based on your budget.
Can you be specific on mb.
 

DK_WD

WD Official
Can you be specific on mb.

Sure, the model of MOBO is Gigabyte GA-H81M-S1.

The following link describes the specifications for the MOBO

GIGABYTE - Motherboard - Socket 1150 - GA-H81M-S1 (rev. 1.0)

Hope this information helps.
 
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