Hey guys,
I have decided to build my Dad a new HTPC after the old one (which was just made up of scrap parts) decided to die. Originally I was just going to get him a freeview receiver, bluray player, and media box for robustness, but he has been doing ok with WMC so will stick with that.
I have been reading forums all day trying to get an idea as to what to get, what parts etc. I have a rough idea of what I want to do, so if you could provide some feedback, would be greatly appreciated.
What I need this to do: Receive freeview via Sat, play DVD/BluRay, and play my xvid/mkv movies.
So far I have come up with: i3 2105, Asus P8H67-M LE B3, OCZ Vertex Plus 60gb SSD, 4gb DDR3 generic ram, Samsung bluray reader, TeVii TV Tuner PCI (from old setup), HP MCE Remote.
Still need: A decent cheap case and PSU. Perhaps also a keyboard and mouse?
Can anyone also suggest a good case that will fit micro atx that isn't too expensive?
Thanks