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afterworkguinness

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Hi,
I've been overwhelmed trying to build my custom HTPC. I've read a number of posts on here for background info in making my choices. I'd be very appreciative if people could "vet"/comment of my selections before I buy anything.

Requirements:
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The system will be used to play h.264 (MKV) video off a network attached storage device (Qnap TS-112) and for internet browsing / internet video.

It will be connected via HDMI to my AV receiver and outputted to my 32 inch TV.

I won't be playing any games on it and have no need for any optical drives.

As it will be in the living room next to the TV, noise is a concern.

Here is what I've selected:
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Processor: Intel Core i3-4330 Dual-Core Processo
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/intel-cpu-bx80646i34330

Mini-ITX Motherboard: ASUS H81I-PLUS
https://www.asus.com/Motherboards/H81IPLUS/#specifications

Memory: 4GB (2x3GB) DDR3 Kingston HyperX Genesis
http://www.kingston.com/datasheets/KHX1600C9AD3K2_4G.pdf

Mini-ITX Case: BitFenix Prodigy Midnight Black or LIAN-LI PC-Q07B Black Aluminum Mini-ITX Tower Computer Case
http://www.canadacomputers.com/product_info.php?cPath=6_631&item_id=049443
or http://www.canadacomputers.com/product_info.php?cPath=6_631&item_id=061585

PSU: Corsair Builder Series Modular CX500M 500 Watt
http://www.canadacomputers.com/product_info.php?cPath=33_1238_442&item_id=056810

OS: Windows 7

Thanks in advance.
 
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Wolfshadw
It all looks good to me. If you wanted to, you could probably even step down a bit on the power supply. No real reason too except to maybe save a couple of bucks.

I have both my all-purpose system as well as my HTPC in the living room near my HDTV (small apartment). When it's quiet, I can hear the steady hum of my computers. They're almost as loud as the ceiling fan in my dining room (which I can also hear). Both systems are using stock coolers. I would note that when I'm actually watching TV or listening to music, I cannot hear either system.

I'd suggest not worrying about noise just yet. See if it becomes a problem before you actually spend money to address it.

-Wolf sends
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It all looks good to me. If you wanted to, you could probably even step down a bit on the power supply. No real reason too except to maybe save a couple of bucks.

I have both my all-purpose system as well as my HTPC in the living room near my HDTV (small apartment). When it's quiet, I can hear the steady hum of my computers. They're almost as loud as the ceiling fan in my dining room (which I can also hear). Both systems are using stock coolers. I would note that when I'm actually watching TV or listening to music, I cannot hear either system.

I'd suggest not worrying about noise just yet. See if it becomes a problem before you actually spend money to address it.

-Wolf sends
 
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afterworkguinness

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Thanks for taking a look ! By the way, do you know if there is an important difference between the i3's currently on the market (important from the standpoint of building this htpc) ?
 
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