Gaming HTPC
Posted: Wed Sep 05, 2012 3:28 am
After much deliberating I'm going ahead with a Gaming HTPC Build that I want to be as quiet as possible.
Case
Silverstone Grandia GD08 or Lian Li PC-C60
The Lian Li seems a bit easier to use but is more expensive.
PSU
Seasonic X-460
Seems like a no-brainer
CPU
Intel i5 3570S or i5 3470
Or is there a better Sandy Bridge CPU which will be good for gaming yet quiet and relatively low power?
GPU
ASUS GeForce GTX 660 Ti Direct CU II 2 GB
Seems like the quietest card around that will be more than adequate for 1080p gaming.
Motherboard
No idea!
I want to be able to run the case fans as quietly as possible.
CPU Cooler
Corsair H40
Noctua NH-L12 Low Profile CPU Cooler
Others?
RAM
8GB of whatever is best for the Motherboard?
Case Fans
Scythe Slip Stream 140mm ??
I'd greatly appreciate any help you can offer, it's my first build.
Case
Silverstone Grandia GD08 or Lian Li PC-C60
The Lian Li seems a bit easier to use but is more expensive.
PSU
Seasonic X-460
Seems like a no-brainer
CPU
Intel i5 3570S or i5 3470
Or is there a better Sandy Bridge CPU which will be good for gaming yet quiet and relatively low power?
GPU
ASUS GeForce GTX 660 Ti Direct CU II 2 GB
Seems like the quietest card around that will be more than adequate for 1080p gaming.
Motherboard
No idea!
I want to be able to run the case fans as quietly as possible.
CPU Cooler
Corsair H40
Noctua NH-L12 Low Profile CPU Cooler
Others?
RAM
8GB of whatever is best for the Motherboard?
Case Fans
Scythe Slip Stream 140mm ??
I'd greatly appreciate any help you can offer, it's my first build.