Hello all,
This is my first post here so be nice. I'm looking for advice on that to do next with my HTPC...
Basically I've turned my old PC into an HTPC and hooked it up to the telly (a 37 inch 1080p Toshiba).
Current Rig is
Core 2 Duo E6600
2 gb corsair ram 800 mhz (I think)
MSI P965 Neo 2 motherboard
Optiarc DVD writer (AD7170)
750gb samsung (spinpoint I think)
Enermax Liberty 620W
All housed in an Antec Super Lanboy (it seemed like a good idea at the time!)
the new bits to make it quieter and to attach it to my tv (via HDMI)
ASUS EAH4350 graphics card
Scythe Mini Ninga (running passively)
What I want from this system is to be able to watch all my backed up DVDs (ripped to mkv's using h264, aac audio) and any tv program I happen to download.
It does this fine already so my next steps are to make it as quiet as possible.
Now the mini ninga and the graphics aren't goin to get any quieter, so what should i focus on next. Is there a PSU out there that is a LOT quieter than what I currently have or should I focus on the 2 120mm case fans (the ones I have are the stock ones that came with the case).
Or is it the case itself that I should upgrade next? Ultimately I would like something like the Antec Fusion, but that aint cheap. So are there any quick wins for me?
I'm happy with the grpahics and sound that I have (I know its only 2 channel audio over my tv speakers, but I have a very destructive son who is just learning to walk so lots of speakers around the place is not an option!)
I'm just after suggestions on how to make it quieter (to make the other half happy) and eventually look nicer (again to keep the other half happy).
I look forward to your suggestions...