$1500 HTPC: Blazing Video Converting Performance
The LIAN LI PC-C33B is featured in this build; it supports full-size components such as an ATX motherboard, a regular power supply, up to four 3.5" hard drives and any video card but the monstrous Radeon 5970.
Giving you the opportunity of choosing what you want.
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However, with tens of thousands of visitors and hundreds of e-mails asking me for help every month, the truth is that I cannot possibly offer a build that matches every single person’s needs.
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Powerful HTPC:
With a 4 cores/8 threads Intel Core i7 processor to blaze through your video conversions. Gaming? Not a problem with the right video card.
While this build was primarily designed to be an HTPC (Home Theater PC), it can easily be upgraded to become a top-notch LAN Gaming PC, simply by picking the appropriate video card. The rest of the build is ready for either an HTPC-only usage or an hybrid HTPC / Gaming PC usage.
This builds supports every single dedicated video card, except for the Radeon 5970.
$1500 HTPC hardware parts recommendations, short version:
- In Bold, you’ll find my recommendations for the parts that you should buy in order to have the best overall performance while fitting the overall budget.
- In Italic, you’ll find the best possible upgrades if you have money to spare. These are the parts that offer better features or more performance, while still being relatively affordable in regard to the overall budget.
In simple terms, if you want a more powerful video card, pick it from the list of recommended upgrades that are in Italic.
Note that all upgrades are compatible with the rest of the system, as well as other upgrades, meaning that you can choose one or many upgrades without a problem. Of course, please carefully read any note(s) that I may leave to clarify and avoid some possible issues.
Accessories:
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Is this the right type of PC for me?
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$500 HTPC vs. $1000 HTPC vs. $1500 HTPC
Here are the pros and cons of each system, to help you figure out which one is best adapted to your needs:
$500 HTPC:
Perfect for an inexpensive, low-power, silent machine dedicated to media playback
- Pros:
- Very low power consumption:
- About 15 Watts at Idle
- About 25 Watts under Load
- Silent: With only two fans (Power supply and CPU) spinning at low speed, this HTPC will not be noisy.
- Small size: H: 13.78″, W: 3.82″, D: 16.93″ with the recommended case. Varies if you choose another case.
- Capable of 1080p content playback from hard drive or optical drive.
- Low cost: Starting at ~$430 for the base system; a multitude of upgrades are available, letting you customize this PC as you wish.
- Very low power consumption:
- Cons:
- Cannot playback Web 1080p content. This will change with GPU acceleration of Abode Flash, beta available: read this to learn more.
- Limited CPU power: Although faster than netbooks, as this features a dual-core Atom CPU, this is not recommended for a workstation, audio/video encoding or conversion nor an hybrid gaming machine.
- Limited Upgrades: The CPU is embedded, so you can’t upgrade it. You only have a single PCI-Express 16x slot, limiting your options.
- Limited Storage: The motherboard supports up to three SATA devices; One of them being the optical drive, to leave you with the option of installing only up to two hard drives, for a maximum of 4TB of storage.
$1000 HTPC:
In a word: Versatible
- Pros:
- Strikes a good balance between performance and power consumption.
- Can be customized to be a small, relatively powerful and portable LAN Gaming PC.
- Capable of handling audio and video conversion; Can be upgraded for better performance.
- Capable of handling pretty much any content for playback.
- Cons:
- Could be smaller for an HTPC, dimensions being: H: 10.70″, W: 8.90″, D: 13.60″
- Supports a maximum of three 3.5″ hard drives.
$1500 HTPC:
Featured in this article
- Pros:
Maximum performance, with the 2.93GHz Quad-Core Intel Core i7-875K that features an unlocked multiplier for easy overclocking, when it comes to audio/video encoding or conversion.
Ideal for high-performance, loads of storage and expansion. - Cons:
Expensive
The highest power consumption of the three HTPC builds.
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~$1500 HTPC Hardware Parts Recommendations, Detailed Version:
Motherboard:
GIGABYTE GA-P55A-UD4P
The heart of this system
Featuring:
On the back, you have two USB 3.0, six USB 2.0 as well as two E-SATA – USB 2.0 combo, two FireWire, one PS/2 and S/PDIF Out via Optical, dual LAN and Audio.
Based on Intel’s P55 chipset, I recommend the Gigabyte GA-P55A-UD4P because it gets some of the highest customer ratings on Newegg, it offers plenty of connectivity with all the ports on the back and you have a lot of options when it comes to expansion slots, with three PCI-Express 1x, two PCI and two PCI-Express 16x (8x/8x, although you only get 8x on their first slot with USB 3.0/SATA 6.0Gb/s in use, which is a limitation of the chipset, similar on other motherboards) slots.
The inclusion of USB 3.0 and SATA 6.0Gb/s will help you keep your HTPC future-proof.
CPU:
Intel Core i7-875K 2.93GHz 95W Quad-Core Unlocked
The Core i7-875K is a powerful, versatile CPU from Intel that is perfect when it comes to the $1500 HTPC. Why? Because:
- Compared to the LGA 1366 Core i7 930, it runs faster (2.93GHz vs 2.80GHz) and consumes less power (95W vs 130W TDP)
- Compared to the six-core 3.2GHz AMD Phenom II X6 1090T: They perform on par, with each processor slightly outpacing the other depending on the application. The Phenom II X6 has two additional cores, but the Intel Core i7 has Hyper-Threading and offers more performance clock for clock. In the end, the lower TDP of the Intel Core i7-875K compared to the Phenom II X6 1090T (95W vs 130W) gives it the edge.
- Good to know: The Intel Core i7-875K features an unlocked multiplier, making it easier to overclock it if you choose to. Note that while overclocking does increase performance, it also increase the power consumption and the heat output of the CPU.
- Note that since the Intel Core i7-875K does not come with a CPU Cooler, you will need to purchase a CPU Cooler separately. My recommendation is the COOLER MASTER Gemini II Low-Profile CPU Cooler
Video Card:
Radeon HD 5450 512MB
For HTPC usage:
The Sapphire Radeon HD5450 512MB VGA/DVI/HDMI HDCP
Gaming usage: Pick a card based on your display resolution
The recommendations below will allow you to play pretty much any game maxed up at the stated resolution. Note that for HTPCs, I stay away from recommending Nvidia’s products, as on average with the current products on the market from Nvidia and Radeon, Nvidia’s products dissipate more heat compared to Radeon’s ones that offers similar performance.
Considering that the video card will be placed in a relatively cramped case, with a powerful CPU, with less airflow than say, the usual gaming pc case, in my opinion; it is crucial to go with cards that offer lower thermal output, in order to avoid higher case temperatures, along with higher noise due to fans having to spin faster to exhaust the extra heat, hence why I recommend Radeon products for this build. Obviously, if the trend reverses in the future, I’ll update this post and recommend the appropriate cards.
- 720p or 1440 x 900: Radeon HD 4770 512MB
- 1680 x 1050: Radeon HD 5770 1GB
- 1080p (1920 x 1080): Radeon HD 5850 1GB
RAM:
A-DATA 4GB (2 x 2GB) DDR3 1333
4GB is relatively affordable and will ensure smooth video playback, especially with Blu-Ray disks, where 2GB could cause shutters.
4GB is preferable in any case, to make the OS more responsive, video playback smoother and to be capable of handling Blu-Ray content playback.
Note that while you could upgrade to 8GB (2 x 4GB), it is a very expensive option at this point in time and it is unnecessary for this system in my opinion, unless you have a specific use for it, as even the most demanding video games will run fine on 4GB of RAM.
Upgrades:
While 1333MHz is fine and actually preferable (slightly lower power consumption) for an HTPC, you’re better off with 1600MHz if you decide to go the hybrid HTPC / Gaming PC way. No, you won’t get a huge performance boost, only a few % at most, but considering that these sticks only cost what, $10 more or so, that’s inexpensive for a few % more in performance. G.SKILL 4GB (2 x 2GB) DDR3 1600 MHz
If you specifically need 8GB of RAM for a specific reason (Photoshop for example), the G.SKILL 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3 1333 is what I would recommend here. If you insist on 1600MHz, then go with the following: G.SKILL 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3 1600 MHz
Hard Drive:
Two Western Digital 3.5″ 2TB Caviar Green
(x2, total: 4TB)
Seeing as this is an HTPC, I went for a “Green” edition hard drive, that spins slower at 5400 rpm. That allows for lower noise, lower power consumption and lower heat dissipation. No worries though, 5400 rpm is still plenty fast enough for video playback, even at 1080p.
With 2TB drives down to only $120 (They used to be over $200), you might as well spend a bit more and have nothing short of 4 TB to store all your music, TV shows, movies and other media.
On the flip side, if 4TB is more than you need or is too expensive, you can go with a single Western Digital 3.5″ 1TB Caviar Green
If you want decide to use this PC for video games as well or simply want higher performance from your hard drive(s), consider the following high-performance hard drive or Solid State Drives (SSD). The
- The SAMSUNG Spinpoint F3 HD103SJ 1TB 7200 RPM
- At 180$, the OCZ Agility 2 2.5″ 60GB Solid State Drive (SSD)
- The Crucial CT128M225 2.5″ 128GB Solid State Drive (SSD)
Good to know:
The motherboard has eight SATA headers and includes four SATA cables. The case supports up to four hard drives and two 5.25″ optical drives. If you decide to get over four SATA devices (hard drive and optical drives), remember to get additional SATA cables.
Optical Drive:
Pioneer Black 12X SATA Blu-ray Burner
Considering that this is a $1500 HTPC, I believe that flawless Blu-ray playback, with an high-quality blu-ray drive is a must here. So are burning capabilities. With burning speeds of up to 12x and the best reviews on Newegg, this Pioneer gets my recommendation.
Obviously, not everyone cares for Blu-ray playback, let alone burning capabilities. If you’d like an optical drive that can only read Blu-Ray disks, to simply watch movies from a Blu-Ray disk, the ASUS 4X Blu-ray Reader Model BR-04B2T is what I recommend to you.
In the case that you don’t care about Blu-Ray and that a “good old” DVD Burner will do the job just fine for you, the Sony Optiarc 24X SATA DVD Burner is what I suggest to you.
Regarding Blu-Ray playback:
As far as I know, you still require a specific software to playback Blu-Ray disks on a PC. Based on various reviews and feedback on various forums, PowerDVD 9 Ultra is the software that I recommend to you. It is fully compatible with Windows 7 and shouldn’t give you any problems.
Case:
LIAN LI Black Aluminum PC-C33B
From LIAN-LI, the PC-C33B is the perfect case for this HTPC or hybrid HTPC / Gaming PC build, as it allows you to install a full size ATX power supply, a long video card, a reasonable CPU cooler, a full size optical drive and four 3.5″ hard drives.
Built with the usual quality that you can expect from LIAN-LI, this case comes in black, anodized on vertically brushed aluminum, giving it a very nice finish.
Loaded with three large fans, two 80mm and a 120mm and a 140mm, it will cool your powerful PC without a problem, without making any undesirable noise.
Power Supply:
SeaSonic X650 650W 80 PLUS GOLD Certified Modular
Affordability, reliability and efficiency make up the reasons of why I went with power supplies from Seasonic. With their 80PLUS Gold certified efficiency level, they waste less power, meaning that they dissipate less heat, resulting in less noise, as the power supply fan doesn’t have to work as hard to exhaust the heat.
Upgrades:
While 650W is plenty enough for the vast majority of configurations, if you intend to go with a highly demanding video card and will consider overclocking, I’d recommend upgrading to the SeaSonic X750 750W 80 PLUS GOLD Certified Modular to have some extra capacity to work with.
For more details on power supplies and how to pick the right one, I invite you to read this article: Warning: 6 Surefire Ways of Blowing Up Your Computer Due to an Inadequate Power Supply
Cooling:
See the CPU section.
TV Tuner: AVerMedia AVerTV Hybrid Volar Max USB 2.0
Sound Card: 8 Channels Audio Jacks, 7.1 via HDMI or S/PDIF Out via Optical
This motherboard does include integrated onboard sound, but you can also decide to get it via the HDMI connection thanks to the ATI Radeon video card. You can also choose to output sound via S/PDIF Out Optical.
If you’re an audiophile and that onboard sound, no matter how good it is, won’t cut it, here are three excellent PCI-Express 1x sound card that I recommend to you. Pick the one that suits your needs:
- ASUS Xonar DX 7.1 Channels
- Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Titanium 7.1 Channels
- ASUS Xonar D2X 7.1 Channels
Note that the power supply includes a floppy power connector, if you decide to go with an ASUS sound card.
Network: Wireless 802.11n and 10/100/1000 Mbps LAN
Rosewill RNX-N300 IEEE 802.11b/g/n Wireless-N 2.0 PCI
The motherboard includes 10/100/1000Mbps LAN, use this PCI Card to add Wireless capabilities. However, be warned that for Blu-ray content playback over the network, I highly recommend sticking to a wired network. While 802.11n can theoretically handle Blu-ray content playback, real-life tests have shown that playback over a 802.11n can be choppy, laggy and the like.
Accessories:
Headphones:
We’re in 2010, we’re in the future, hence why you don’t need a cumbersome wire between your HTPC and your headphones anymore. Wireless headphones are no longer the heavy, battery-killing monstrosities they used to be.
Entry-level:
At the entry-level, you have the SENNHEISER RS110 RF Wireless w/ Batteries which requires you to change or recharge your batteries yourself.
If you prefer to have your headphones recharge when you leave them on their stand, the SENNHEISER RS120 Wireless RF Rechargeable w/ Charging Stand is what you want.
Range wise, those two models are stunning. You can literally put them on, start your music and walk out your house and go across the street. Three-story house? No at problem. Don’t believe me? Read the reviews on Newegg 
Now, those two previous models, the RS110 and RS120 are based on the RF, or Radio Frequency, transmission technology, which has a much lower resolution than CD, and background hiss and interference can also affect the sound. I’ve personally owned a pair of Sennheiser RS120 and while the sound quality is still better than most earphones included with MP3 players, it is not as good as a quality pair of headphones.
Simply put, if you’re the type of person that uses the earphones included with your MP3 player, watch heavily-compressed TV shows on your Ipod and don’t consider yourself an audiophile by any mean, then the SENNHEISER RS110 RF Wireless w/ Batteries or SENNHEISER RS120 Wireless RF Rechargeable w/ Charging Stand
will be just fine for you.
Bluetooth?
It happened to everyone: You see that weird stranger in the street, think that he’s talking to himself, only to realize that he’s talking on his cellphone through a handless/wireless headset, right?
Well, have you ever wondered what’s the technology behind the wireless headset?
It’s called Bluetooth and it allows for wireless transmission, using very little power (hence why it’s used with cell phones), between devices.
Now, what would you say if I told you that Bluetooth headphones can be used to not only listen to music/movies, etc. on your PC, but also to skip songs, adjust volume, etc., all from your headphone, while you’re away from your PC? Oh and that you can also use them with your cellphone too!
Bluetooth has come a long way and while it used to be a pain in the … to configure/use with Windows XP, it is now a simple matter of plug and play with Windows 7. Note that to use Bluetooth headphones with a PC require a Bluetooth transmitter. I recommend the Cirago BTA-6210 USB Bluetooth Transmitter Dongle. I use that dongle myself and it gives me no problem at all.
The Bluetooth headphones:
If you’re like me and like to listen to music on the go, while doing chores, at the gym, etc, then you’ll probably enjoy the Motorola S9 HD Bluetooth Rechargeable as much as I do. They are very light, comfortable for a long time and block exterior noises fairly well. Best of all: They are affordable, at $65. The downside? Don’t expect superior audio quality. They sound good, not great nor excellent. Perfect for the situations that I described above, no matter if you listen to music from your PC or your cellphone.
For higher-quality and closed headphone, check out theSONY DR-BT50 Bluetooth Rechargeable.
If you want high-quality bluetooth headphones, but are looking for something lighter than the Sony’s, I invite you to take a look at the SENNHEISER PX210BT Bluetooth Rechargeable.
Speakers:
If you intend to use your HTPC in a small room and need a pair of decent, inexpensive speakers, the Logitech X-140 5 watts 2.0 at $27, or the Creative Inspire T3130 15 Watts 2.1
for $50 will do a great job.
Looking for higher quality speakers, without breaking the bank still? The Logitech X-540 70 watts 5.1 make for an excellent and affordable 5.1 setup.
Want something that packs some serious punch?
For a 2.1 system, the Logitech Z-2300 200 watts RMS 2.1 pack nothing short of 200 watts.
For the ultimate home-theater experience, the Logitech Z-5500 505 Watts 5.1 Digital is the way to go. This is an High-end quality, 5.1 set of speakers, with enough power to overpower pretty much anything. Or in a single word: “WHATTT?!”
Display:
Monitors vs. Projectors vs. LCD HDTVs vs. Plasma HDTVs vs LED LCD HDTVs:
Here I offer you a variety of displays, this is meant to filter out the bad deals and direct you toward some of the best deals for displays. Needless to say, a display such as a projector or HDTV can be a large investment so I invite you to also do your own research and to buy the best display based on your personnal criterias. After all, every person has unique tastes when it comes to buying the perfect display
Monitors: Ideal for a bedroom or a location where a larger screen would be undesired. Also perfect if you’re on a tight budget. All capable of displaying 1080p.
- ASUS VH242HL-P 23.6″ 5ms 1080p 300cd/m2 20000:1
- Hanns·G HZ251HPB 25″ 2ms 1080P 300cd/m2 15000:1
- SAMSUNG P2570HD 24.6″ 4ms 1080p 50000:1 HDTV Tuner
- Hanns·G HH-281HPB 28″ 3ms 1080p 400 cd/m2 15000:1
- SAMSUNG P2770HD 27″ 5ms 1080p 50000:1 HDTV Tuner
- LG W3000H-Bn 30″ 5ms 2560 x 1600 370 cd/m2 3000:1
Projectors: Ideal for a large room with a large wall to project on. While a screen to project on is not necessary, it is highly recommended to get the best image quality.
- Optoma HD20 DLP 1080P Projector 1700 ANSI Lumens 4000:1
- EPSON 8100 3LCD 1080p Projector 1800 lumens 36000:1
LCD HDTVs:
- LG 37LD450 37″ 1080p LCD HDTV
- Samsung LN37C550 37″ 1080p 60Hz LCD HDTV
- Sharp LC-46SB57UN 46″ 1080p 120Hz LCD HDTV
- Samsung LN40C630 40″ 1080p 120Hz LCD HDTV
- Samsung LN46C550 46″ 1080p 60Hz LCD HDTV
- Samsung LN46C630 46″ 1080p 120Hz LCD HDTV
- Samsung LN46C650 46″ 1080p 120Hz LCD HDTV
Plasma HDTVs:
- Panasonic U2 42″ 1080p Plasma HDTV TC-P42U2
- Panasonic VIERA 46″ 1080p 600Hz Plasma HDTV TC-P46G10
- Samsung 50″ 1080p 600Hz Plasma HDTV PN50C550
- LG 50″ 1080p 600Hz Plasma 50PK550
- Panasonic 50″ 1080p Plasma HDTV TC-P50U2
- LG INFINIA 50″ 1080p 600Hz Plasma 50PK750
LED LCD HDTVs:
- SHARP AQUOS 40″ 1080p 120Hz LED
- SONY BRAVIA 40″ 1080p LCD TV KDL-40EX600
- Samsung 40″ 1080p 60Hz LED-LCD HDTV UN40C5000
- Samsung 46″ 1080p 60Hz LED-LCD TV UN46C5000
- Samsung 46″ 1080p 120Hz LED-LCD HDTV UN46C6300
Wall Mounts:
- Peerless ST632P Tilting Wall Mount +15/-5° 22″ to 40″
- Atdec 32-63″ Wall Tilt Up to 200Lbs
- Peerless SA740P-S Articulating Wall Arm For 22″- 40″
Keyboard/Mouse/Trackpad Combo
Obviously, here you could use any cheap keyboard to do the job. However, if you would prefer to be seating comfortably in your chair/couch, here are three keyboards that I recommend, each with its own specific advantages:
- The ADESSO WKB-3200UB Wireless Multimedia Keyboard with Optical Trackball
- If you want all of that, but also want a remote, take a look at the nMEDIAPC HTPCKB-B Wireless Keyboard with Track Ball & Remote
- If you’re looking for a smaller keyboard and would like a touchpad like the ones you’d find on a laptop, then the ADESSO WKB-4000US Wireless Mini Keyboard with Touchpad
Recommended operating systems:
The operating system cost, if there’s one, is not included in the total cost. The two reason for this are:
- The budget only considers hardware.
- You may be able re-use a previous license, go with an open-source OS such as Linux or , if you’re so inclined and are aware of what you’re doing, use torrents.
If you decide that you need a need OS, here are some recommendations:
Windows 7
Despite Linux gaining more and more support, Windows still is the platform of choice for compatibility at the moment. Considering that you’ll have 4GB of RAM or more, along with a dedicated video that also has memory (512MB or 1GB), you’ll need a 64-bit version, as 32-bit is limited to 4GB of memory for the entire system, which is not enough now, nor in the future if you decide to upgrade.
Windows 7 is by far better than Windows Vista, looks better, more functional, less annoying, consumes less resources and brings DirectX 11 to the table.
Three Available Versions:
- Windows 7 Home Premium: The basic edition, with all the looks, most of the functionality and DirectX 11.
- Windows 7 Professional: If you want the virtual XP mode, you’ll need at least the Professional edition. Also required if you want to backup to a network, using the built-in backup mode in Windows.
- Windows 7 Ultimate: To help protect data on your PC and portable storage devices against loss or theft with BitLocker and to work and switch between 35 languages.
OEM vs Retail:
The OEM version allows you to only install it once on a computer. You cannot transfer the license to another computer in the future and you do not receive support from Microsoft. It’s the same type of license you get when you get Windows on a desktop or laptop that you buy from Dell, HP and such. It’s less expensive, but gives less flexibility. Ideal if you intend on keeping your computer for many years.
The Retail version is the full version, which allows you to transfer the license to another computer in the future and you can call Microsoft if you need any form of support. Ideal if you intend on upgrading/changing your computer down the road.
Other than that, you get the same features on both, only the license differs. The price between the two differs obviously.
OEM Versions:
- Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit OEM
- Microsoft Windows 7 Professional 64-bit OEM
- Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit OEM
Retail Versions:
- Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium Retail
- Microsoft Windows 7 Professional Retail
- Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate Retail
Linux
A lot of people these days boots more than one OS. Linux is a wonderful choice: powerful, cool, and cheap. Take your pick of distributions and have fun! For Fedora, Ubuntu, Debian, Slackware, and Mandrake, try Distrowatch.com, Cheapbytes.com, LinuxQuestions.org or one of the many others.
While Linux does not offer the wide compatibility of Windows with video games, gaming on Linux is still possible, through projects such as Wine, Cedega and Crossover. For more on the topic of Linux Gaming, I invite you to read this excellent article from AnandTech: Linux Gaming: Are we there yet?
What about Word processing, Excel and other Windows-based programs that you need? Linux being an open platform, there are many free alternatives that will answer your needs. For Word/Excel and such, try OpenOffice.
Cost: Free
Conclusion
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