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gam3r21

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4. November 2010 @ 11:56

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First of all, I will only be building this if I can keep the price as low as possible.
I need some help finding some parts for a htpc. I want to build a good multimedia computer that i can rip all of my dvds and music to. It would have to have HDMI output to watch on a 42 inch flat screen.
I guess I will list the components that I've decided on, and y'all can help me fill in the gaps or maybe help me get a better system.

The hardware:
Processor- intel core i3 530 $116.99
Motherboard- GIGABYTE GA-H55M-USB3 $109.99
RAM- CORSAIR XMS3 4GB $89.99
Video card- SAPPHIRE 100252HDMI Radeon HD 4550 $55.99
Case- nmediapc black htpc 5000b $69.99
Hard drive- samsung spinpoint f3 1 terabyte $74.99
Blu Ray drive- ASUS BR 04B2T $59.99
Power supply- Corsair CMPSU-430CX $44.99
The software
Operating system- windows 7 home premium 64bit $99.99
Media system software- XBMC free:)

Am I leaving anything out? Oh, and I'm a first time builder also.

-all the prices are from newegg.com-

Total Price: $722.91

Can anyone help me cut down the price without sacrificing the quality??

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uturn68

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4. November 2010 @ 20:34

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congratulations on taking the plunge into your ist build. i myself did the same 2 months back so im no expert, but hopefully i can share what i know until sammorris and killerbug see this (they are 2 members who really know there builds and love to help). 1st for the biggest questions:
motherboard- many people here say that brands like asus have lost some quality over the years and recommend gigabyte. i bought a gigabyte for my 1st build and would absolutely recommend them to anyone.
RAM- corsair is a solid brand and 4 gigs seems to be standard these days.looks like the i3 uses 1066/1333 so these would be decent link
power supply- again, i have limited build experience but i know corsair is very solid here too.for that build you can get away with a 450w supply but many recommend going a bit bigger if you can afford it to future-proof your psu (also go modular if you can afford it).
video card- the i3 has onboard video but if you dont plan on gaming, any 40-50 dollar card with hdmi should suit you fine.

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gam3r21

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5. November 2010 @ 08:16

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Thank you for replying. The RAM you suggested has a lot of good reviews and I'll add it to my list. And for the motherboard, I'm looking at gigabytes right now.

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gam3r21

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5. November 2010 @ 13:55

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I think I've decided on a good mobo. It's made by gigabyte, the GIGABYTE GA-H55M-USB3. Has anyone used this before?

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sammorris

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5. November 2010 @ 23:08

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Everything looks good here, I'd recommend the Corsair CX power supply with the system. 400W if you're in Europe, 430W if you're in the US.

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gam3r21

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6. November 2010 @ 13:30

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Thanks for the help, guys. I have completed my parts list now. Once I get it built, I will let y'all know how it went.

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gam3r21

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6. November 2010 @ 13:54

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$802.87:(

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sammorris

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7. November 2010 @ 12:19

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The case is an absolute fortune, have a browse through and find something cheaper you can live with.

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