Hi, I'm wanting to build a cheap HTPC for my parents to replace their various TV boxes. I want it to be able to watch and record Freeview (with an inbuilt tuner) and also play DVDs and Bluray.
Here's the parts I'm currently looking at:
CPU: Intel Pentium Dual Core G860 3.0GHz LGA1155 3M Cache Processor
http://www.pbtech.co.nz/index.php?z=p&p=CPUIT0860
Video: Asus HD 5450 1GB SILENT GDDR3 PCI-E HDCP VGA/DVI/HDMI Low Profile Capable VGA Card
http://www.pbtech.co.nz/index.php?z=p&p=VGAAS55957&name=Asus-HD-5450-1GB-SILENT-GDDR3-PCI-E-HDCP-VGADVIHDM
RAM:STRONTIUM 4GB 1600MHz DDR3 Single Module PC12800
http://www.pbtech.co.nz/index.php?z=p&p=MEMHYN54095&name=STRONTIUM-4GB-1600MHz-DDR3-Single-Module-PC12800-w
Hard Drive: Seagate 2TB Barracuda SATA3 7200RPM 6Gb/s 64MB Internal HDD
http://www.pbtech.co.nz/index.php?z=p&p=HDDSE2204X&name=Seagate-2TB-Barracuda-SATA3-7200RPM-6Gbs-64MB-Inte
Bluray Player: LG CH12LS28 12X Blu-Ray COMBO Drive Black Colour M-DISC Retail box
http://www.pbtech.co.nz/index.php?z=p&p=DVWLGC24&name=LG-CH12LS28-12X-Blu-Ray-COMBO-Drive-Black-Colour-M
TV Tuner: Hauppauge HVR2200 OEM Dual digital PCI-E Freeview PAL/SECAM TV receivers, FM radio receiver WinTV-HVR-2200 No Remote
http://www.pbtech.co.nz/index.php?z=p&p=TVNHGR0055&name=Hauppauge-HVR2200-OEM-Dual-digital-PCI-E-Freeview-
Case: ???
I have no idea what to get here. As small as possible would be good.
Motherboard: ???
I'm not really sure about this either. This is my first PC build so I'm a bit clueless. I know I need to match the CPU with the Mobo but I'm sure exactly how I go about doing this.
OS: Linux and XBMC
So what's your guys expert opinion on what I've got so far? Am I spending too much on anything or too little? Any suggestions on better parts would be great.
