First HTPC build, need some advice!

[rentay]

Hey,

Just finished piecing together my first HTPC build.

This will be running Openelec!

I would like some suggestions on my hardware that I have chosen, advice & suggestions are most appreciated!

CPU: AMD A10 5800K

Mobo: ASRock FM2A85X-ITX

Case: Coolermaster Elite 120

Ram: Corsair CMT8GX3M2A1866C9 (8GB)

HDD: Samsung Pro Series 840 SSD 128GB

Power: Silverstone ST45SF-G 450 Watt

Would I need a dedicated GPU or is the AMD APU enough to power 1080p movies?



Regards,

 

[AndrewPr]

AMD should be just fine to handle 1080p content with that build. You might be able to scale back to a less "robust" SSD maybe the 840 non-pro to save a couple bucks that you might could put towards a dedicated GPU in the future should you ever want it to become a Steambox.

 

[rentay]

AMD should be just fine to handle 1080p content with that build. You might be able to scale back to a less "robust" SSD maybe the 840 non-pro to save a couple bucks that you might could put towards a dedicated GPU in the future should you ever want it to become a Steambox.

Thanks for the reply! I forgot to add in the list I have a bluray drive to go in as well.

Also, I have an old gtx 460 sitting at home which I could throw in if the need arises!



Regards

 

[Nettwerk]

The AMD apu will do everything you need it to do 1080p

I use the a8-something in my htpc