HTPC Project, Part I

I’ve decided to build an HTPC for my parents (and myself). The idea is to have around 2TB of storage readily available over the network and have the box hooked up to the LCD TV in the living room. The following components are required:

  • Case — I’ve purchased a Coolermaster CM-282 from SLG Computer Systems
  • PSU — I’m considering an Enermax Liberty 400.
  • Motherboard — I’ve decided to upgrade my own motherboard and use the old one for the HTPC. The new mobo will be a Gigabyte GA-P35C-DS3R.
  • GPU — I’ll probably get a Sparkle 512MB passively-cooled 8600GT from SkyPC.
  • TV Card — A Hauppauge WinTV-PVR-150 seems the best choice (multiple price choices here).
  • Hard drives — probably four 500GB Seagate drives (price comparison here).
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