Hi everyone!
Have been following this forum for a while, with more time on my hands lately have seriously started looking at this website and have now become a member.Also because I'm in dire need of some help from the experts here!
I am looking to build a custom HTPC (my first attempt at a custom build) and would like to get your opinion on the configuration.I must admit my knowledge on hardware is pretty limited, and whatever I have gained is based on reading forums like these.
I'm sure I'll have a great setup with your inputs. Thanks in advance.
1. What is the purpose of the computer? What all applications and games are you going to run?
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Will be primarily used as a HTPC. Download & play movies, Play DVD, BluRay discs, stream music, view photos and support web browsing.
2. What is your overall budget? If you can extend a bit for a more balanced configuration, then mention this too.
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Max Rs. 40,000.
3. Planning to overclock?
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Yes. I understand that I don't require the greatest processing power for the purpose I'm trying to achieve, however I like doing R&D's on these kind of things. I do acknowledge there is a risk that I'll screw up the system.
4. Which Operating System are you planning to use?
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Ubuntu. Future proof to upgrade to Windows 8.
5. How much hard drive space is needed?
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Primary disk - SSD, 60 GB?
Storage disk - Minimum 1 TB.
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.
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No. Planning to connect this directly to HDTV (1080p).
7. Which components you DON'T want to buy or which components you already have and plan on reusing?
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Monitor
8. When are you planning to buy the system?
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In the next 1 month
9. Have you ever built a desktop before or will this be done by an assembler?
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Will engage an assembler
10. Where do you live? Are you buying locally? Are you open to buying stuff from online shops if you don't get locally?
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Chennai. Open to buy from online.
11. Anything else which you would like to say?
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Small form factor preferred (Zino / mac mini like cabinet). Configuration should be fairly future proof atleast for the next 2-3 years.
System must connect to HDTV (1080p) via HDMI.
System must be capable of wifi & bluetooth.
Have been following this forum for a while, with more time on my hands lately have seriously started looking at this website and have now become a member.Also because I'm in dire need of some help from the experts here!
I am looking to build a custom HTPC (my first attempt at a custom build) and would like to get your opinion on the configuration.I must admit my knowledge on hardware is pretty limited, and whatever I have gained is based on reading forums like these.
I'm sure I'll have a great setup with your inputs. Thanks in advance.
1. What is the purpose of the computer? What all applications and games are you going to run?
Ans:
Will be primarily used as a HTPC. Download & play movies, Play DVD, BluRay discs, stream music, view photos and support web browsing.
2. What is your overall budget? If you can extend a bit for a more balanced configuration, then mention this too.
Ans:
Max Rs. 40,000.
3. Planning to overclock?
Ans:
Yes. I understand that I don't require the greatest processing power for the purpose I'm trying to achieve, however I like doing R&D's on these kind of things. I do acknowledge there is a risk that I'll screw up the system.
4. Which Operating System are you planning to use?
Ans:
Ubuntu. Future proof to upgrade to Windows 8.
5. How much hard drive space is needed?
Ans:
Primary disk - SSD, 60 GB?
Storage disk - Minimum 1 TB.
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:
No. Planning to connect this directly to HDTV (1080p).
7. Which components you DON'T want to buy or which components you already have and plan on reusing?
Ans:
Monitor
8. When are you planning to buy the system?
Ans:
In the next 1 month
9. Have you ever built a desktop before or will this be done by an assembler?
Ans:
Will engage an assembler
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:
Chennai. Open to buy from online.
11. Anything else which you would like to say?
Ans:
Small form factor preferred (Zino / mac mini like cabinet). Configuration should be fairly future proof atleast for the next 2-3 years.
System must connect to HDTV (1080p) via HDMI.
System must be capable of wifi & bluetooth.
