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[[BDS] Oleander]

So I am basically copying a build from a computer website but i wanted to get your opinions. Its going to be used as a media center more than anything else. (stream netflix, hulu, blah blah.)

Qty.   Image   Product Description   Unit Price   Savings   Total Price
1      
G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model F3-12800CL9D-4GBRL
Model #:F3-12800CL9D-4GBRL
Item #:N82E16820231277
Return Policy:Memory Standard Return Policy
In Stock
$49.99       $49.99
1      
Rosewill Blackbone Black Steel / Plastic ATX Mid Tower Computer Case
Model #:Blackbone
Item #:N82E16811147023
Return Policy:Standard Return Policy
In Stock
$49.99   -$5.00 Instant   $44.99
1      
Western Digital Caviar Blue WD5000AAKS 500GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive
Model #:WD5000AAKS
Item #:N82E16822136073
Return Policy:Standard Return Policy
In Stock
$49.99   -$10.00 Instant   $39.99
1      
Arctic Silver 5 Thermal Compound - OEM
Model #:AS5-3.5G
Item #:N82E16835100007
Return Policy:Consumable Item Refund Only Return Policy
In Stock
$9.99   -$3.00 Instant   $6.99
1      
ASUS DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS Black SATA 24X DVD Burner - Bulk - OEM
Model #:DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS
Item #:N82E16827135204
Return Policy:Standard Return Policy
In Stock
$17.99       $17.99
1      
AMD Athlon II X3 450 Rana 3.2GHz Socket AM3 95W Triple-Core Desktop Processor ADX450WFGMBOX
Model #:ADX450WFGMBOX
Item #:N82E16819103886
Return Policy:CPU Replacement Only Return Policy
In Stock
$79.99       $79.99
1      
XFX HD-583X-ZAFV Radeon HD 5830 1GB 256-bit DDR5 PCI Express 2.1 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFireX Support Video Card w/ Eyefinity
Model #:HD-583X-ZAFV
Item #:N82E16814150497
Return Policy:VGA Standard Return Policy
In Stock
Mail in Rebate
$179.99   -$20.00 Instant   $159.99
1      
SNT 23" 2 x 7-pin SATA Cable for SATA I / II hard drive Model CABLE-SATA23D7 - OEM Model CABLE-SATA23D7 - OEM
Model #:CABLE-SATA23D7
Item #:N82E16812719003
Return Policy:Standard Return Policy
In Stock
$3.99       $3.99
1      
ASRock M3A770DE AM3 AMD 770 ATX AMD Motherboard
Model #:M3A770DE
Item #:N82E16813157176
Return Policy:Standard Return Policy
In Stock
$59.99       $59.99
1      
Rosewill RV2-700 700W ATX12V v2.3 / EPS12V SLI Ready Power Supply
Model #:RV2-700
Item #:N82E16817182173
Return Policy:Standard Return Policy
In Stock
$69.99   -$10.00 Instant   $59.99
Subtotal:   $523.90


Here is the original site
http://www.gamersnexus.net/pc-builds/46-pcbuildupg/501-budget-gaming-pc-february-2011

Am i forgetting anything? Opinions?

[[BDS] Oleander]

I'm open to changes for the video card since this is not going to be a gaming pc but I want an HDMI out port.

[[BDS] ElephantRider]

If you're not going to be gaming on it I would recommend just getting a motherboard with onboard ATI or nvidia video with an HDMI out. That's what I got on mine when I built my media center about a year ago, it has an ATI HD 3300 with the 790GX chipset and it works fine with any video streaming/dvd/bluray playback.

[[BDS] Oleander]

I did change it a bit, this is what i ended up doing:

AMD Athlon II X2 250 Regor 3.0GHz Socket AM3 65W Dual-Core Desktop Processor ADX250OCGMBOX
Item #: N82E16819103903
CPU Replacement Only Return Policy
$60.99
     1   
G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model F3-12800CL9D-4GBRL
Item #: N82E16820231277
Memory Standard Return Policy
$49.99
     1   
Rosewill Stallion Series RD450-2-SB 450W ATX V2.2 Power Supply
Item #: N82E16817182075
Standard Return Policy
$34.99
     1   
ASUS DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS Black SATA 24X DVD Burner - Bulk - OEM
Item #: N82E16827135204
Standard Return Policy
$17.99
     1   
ASRock M3A770DE AM3 AMD 770 ATX AMD Motherboard
Item #: N82E16813157176
Standard Return Policy
$59.99
     1   
Kingwin ATS-GL Large Anti-Static Gloves w/ Gripping Dots
Item #: N82E16899226002
Standard Return Policy
$6.99
     1   
PowerColor AX5570 1GBD3-H Radeon HD 5570 1GB 128-bit DDR3 PCI Express 2.1 x16 HDCP Ready Video Card
Item #: N82E16814131342
Standard Return Policy
$64.99
     
     3   
BYTECC 18" Serial ATA-150/300 Cable w/Locking Latch Model SATA-118C
Item #: N82E16812270093
Standard Return Policy
$8.07
($2.69 ea)

     1   
Rosewill Blackbone Black Steel / Plastic ATX Mid Tower Computer Case
Item #: N82E16811147023
Standard Return Policy
$44.99
Subtotal   $348.99

I have a HDD laying around that I am going to use also. I realize i probably could have gotten away with 2gb of ram but the difference in price was so small that i would rather have the wiggle room. I also ordered an extra sata cable just to have if your curious.

[[BDS] Doc]

why bother with a pc?

I have 2 of these at my house: http://www.seagate.com/www/en-us/products/home_entertainment/freeagent_theater_plus/
The first one has a 350GB drive for it (my kids use it) and the main unit has a 1.5TB drive connected to it 

[[BDS] Oleander]

why bother with a pc?

I have 2 of these at my house: http://www.seagate.com/www/en-us/products/home_entertainment/freeagent_theater_plus/
The first one has a 350GB drive for it (my kids use it) and the main unit has a 1.5TB drive connected to it 

Why bother with seagate? Enjoy it while it lasts, I have had nothing but issues with seagate hard drives. Also I want to be able to surf the internet on it. If your going to be hooking it up to your computer then back to the dock why not just have a computer connected to the tv in the first place and save yourself the hassle.

[[BDS] Doc]

why bother with a pc?

I have 2 of these at my house: http://www.seagate.com/www/en-us/products/home_entertainment/freeagent_theater_plus/
The first one has a 350GB drive for it (my kids use it) and the main unit has a 1.5TB drive connected to it 

Why bother with seagate? Enjoy it while it lasts, I have had nothing but issues with seagate hard drives. Also I want to be able to surf the internet on it. If your going to be hooking it up to your computer then back to the dock why not just have a computer connected to the tv in the first place and save yourself the hassle.

I have a dock connected to my pc for the kids Seagate...mine is directly connect to my PC so I can feed the 1.5tb drive

Seagate pwns all other HD, and they have a kick as warranty too.  Never had a seagate problem 

If your going to surf the net on your tv then you will need the pc

[[BDS] Fog]

If you don't like seagate, consider an alternative digital media receiver.  Based on what you want, I don't see why you'd spend the money on a PC when you can get what you need in a smaller, quieter footprint for a lot less money.

http://reviews.cnet.com/1770-6739_7-0.html?query=digital+media+receivers&searchtype=products&tag=pe-searchFacetsTile;navForm

[[BDS] Oleander]

If you don't like seagate, consider an alternative digital media receiver.  Based on what you want, I don't see why you'd spend the money on a PC when you can get what you need in a smaller, quieter footprint for a lot less money.

http://reviews.cnet.com/1770-6739_7-0.html?query=digital+media+receivers&searchtype=products&tag=pe-searchFacetsTile;navForm

They don't do everything I want and for the price they run i can spend a little more money for a lot more flexibility. I do appreciate all the suggestions however, and would consider one of those if i was just looking to stream media only.

As far as hard drive brands, everyones experience will vary. My Laptops current failing hard drive is a seagate (thus my distaste for the brand) and a warranty is great for a new drive but does little for losing all your shiz. From my experiences I have grown to appreciate Samsung drives.

[[BDS]DarkStar]

I have a wd live plus and it lets you watch movies off netflick youtube and what not run movies off my nas box also

but ya it wont let you surf the net

[[BDS] Fog]

I have a wd live plus and it lets you watch movies off netflick youtube and what not run movies off my nas box also

but ya it wont let you surf the net

A PS3 will let you do all those things, right?  Netflix? Check.  Hulu? Check. Surfing the net? Check.  +games

[[BDS] Oleander]

I have a wd live plus and it lets you watch movies off netflick youtube and what not run movies off my nas box also

but ya it wont let you surf the net

A PS3 will let you do all those things, right?  Netflix? Check.  Hulu? Check. Surfing the net? Check.  +games

Are you really going to try and say the ps3 has as much functionality as a computer? It also costs almost as much or the same. depending where you shop. I already bought the parts anyways.

[[BDS]DarkStar]

sure a ps3 will let you do that so will a xbox 360 lol i'm sure you now thats the growing trend today 


but what i think we need to look at is the fact the thing needs to be able to surf the net so if he wants to

visit a tor site or the daily pron look up who knows 

[[BDS] Oleander]

daily pron

enough said hahaha