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How to build a silent PC or Home Theater PC
Step 1 – Choose your case.
Although the availability of small sizes, where each PC increasingly widespread, the availability of motherboards with small form factor components, the options are as varied as the cases of sizes and components standard. And you'll find that small form factor components tends to be more expensive.
The next thing you need to call the problem heat. Cramming the latest technology in a small inevitably makes the components that generate a tremendous amount of heat processors (, graphic card, Northbridge, etc.) is closed then focuses more on cooling. Even if you can relax small platform with great fans, then, is another problem, son. Teeny Weeny your home theater PC is less than a poodle and it looks good to about television, but generates the equivalent of a 747 during takeoff. Loss the object is worth I think you will.
Ditch the dream of an ultra small HTPC, since only cause you headaches. I personally am functionality value on aesthetics With that in mind I went to a big box full tower PC that was built for quiet operation and has the added advantage of being well too. I am entered in the event that the Thermaltake Armor in black. After a while you get used to the room before and it becomes part of everyday life. Remember that you do not place HTPC if near your TV, you slip behind the sofa. If your case will show that it is a good idea to choose the components to match the color and Sage.
Step 2 – Choose your processor.
For there are only 2 chip makers should be considered, Intel and AMD. There are other chip makers, but relatively little frequent and very difficult to try to find the components that are compatible. Personally, I have always been self AMD with construction projects carried out in tandem with processors from Intel and are usually less expensive when compared with data comparable Intel chips. Your choice of processor speed is entirely up to you, some people want to go faster than they can, but you need a processor fast enough, no need to go overboard if used only in the PC Media Center in the living room watching television and listening to music. If you plan to use your Media Center PC for anything else such as games or video editing then you really should focus on the purchase of a processor in the higher range. Note that, in general, the higher the processor happens more heat, and heat is all that we minimized because of cooling. In my HTPC, I opted for an AMD Athlon XP 2400 +. This processor is far from fast to today's standards, but it the same work with Windows Media Center 2005 (and Windows Vista) and even faces pretty well with games that run from time to time. This processor is really cheap now as it was replaced, Quick search on eBay sees some XP 2400 + processor for the sale of less than 40 pounds. If I had to create a new one now, you probably would opt for a processor could agree on a socket 940 motherboard, ensuring that the PC is available in the future if I need it.
Step 3 – Choose your motherboard (or motherboard).
The motherboard is buying a key, can not be the most expensive component, but the choice of a map's mother wisely can maximize the performance of all Other components that adhere to it. You do not want to spend £ 200 on a processor that does not reach capacity due to a poor choice of motherboard £ 50 and you? Your choice motherboard is mainly determined by the choice of processor. If you chose an AMD XP 2400 + processor that I like, then you should choose a motherboard Socket A If has opted for a newer version like the AMD AMD Sempron 3600 + for example, then you'll probably need a shot of the motherboard 940. If you choose a newer version as Intel's Pentium D 930, then you will probably need a shot of the motherboard 775. See the documentation that came with the processor manufacturer and tell you what it takes the map that fit you mother. Note that you must buy the right motherboard that matches your processor, if both do not hold together in any way and are totally incompatible.
Now that you have determined that the motherboard "Socket" you need, it's time to go shopping. Make sure you buy a motherboard with a chipset manufacturer decent Nvidia nForce () on the Intel or VIA (the chipset of the motherboard manages data traffic between the processor, memory and peripherals installed in May). If you plan to use your Media Center PC mainly for watching TV and listening to music, then you might consider selecting a motherboard with graphics card (integrated graphics on the motherboard), in his letter to board and card LAN / wireless card. That would care about most of components, you need all on one board. If you use your Media Center PC for gaming at any time, my advice would be to choose a motherboard that does not include the card graphical and integrated graphics card for motherboards, but carry out the task of publishing Video adequately tend not to be so powerful when it comes to gambling. You can also choose to have a separate sound card, which allows better sound quality depending on the severity of you are in the sound coming from your HTPC on I think all the Board of noise (hint: if in motion to create the sound card or a separate sound card, make sure it is capable of at least 5.1 surround sound to be used for watching DVD movies. Even if you are only using 2 speakers, these cards can be configured for 2-speaker output). In my HTPC I opted for MSI K7N2 Delta-L Socket A Motherboard. It came with onboard LAN and onboard 5.1 sound but I decided to add a separate sound card for reasons I shall disclose later.
Step 4 – Select your hard drive (HDD).
This should be pretty easy. Basically, it is certainly best. Want more space than can be if you plan to burn a lot of movies and programs. Do not be tempted to go for 10,000 rpm disk models, but since they are noisier and produce much heat, it is likely that is not much difference in performance increased use of such drive on a Media Center anyway. In my setup I went for the Maxtor DiamondMax 10 300GB 7200rpm IDE hard drive space is plenty for all my movies and music recordings, I use my Media Center PC as a file server for my other PC and laptop computer, so my suggestion is that about 300 GB of hard disk space will suffice. Be sure to choose the type of socket unit being suits his mother, for example, if your motherboard supports SATA interface, choose a hard drive which also uses the SATA interface. Note that both interfaces (SATA and IDE) does not are interchangeable. The motherboards are the most recent generally equipped with two integrated interfaces on the board so there should be no problem.
Hard drives are also a major contributor to the problem of noise and heat, which could be a good idea to invest in a hard drive silencer / cooler, I want my HTPC to be as quiet possible and went to the Scythe Quiet Drive is a quiet drive hard and cold all in one.
Step 5 – Select the memory (RAM).
The main thing to look for when buying RAM (Random Access Memory) is sure it is compatible with the motherboard you purchased. If the board says it supports DDR400 memory then that means that only supports RAM is Double Data Rate (DDR) and only support speeds of 400MHz RAM (yes Ram also operating speed). In some cases, if a mother says that supports up to DDR400, also means that support the formats below it, for example, a DDR400 motherboard also support DDR333, DDR266 and DDR200 RAM modules. Please account that can not be used in a DDR SDRAM interface and vice versa. Another thing to watch is whether your motherboard supports dual channel RAM. The idea behind dual-channel RAM is install 2 identical RAM modules on your motherboard in banks that are designated for the operation of two channels. The data comes from your processor is then effectively divided into 2 parts, 1st part is sent to RAM memory module and the first part 2 is sent to the other RAM module. Since the data are divided into 2 interwoven in a way which has the theoretical effect of doubling the read / write data sent and received by the processor. If what you want to go with your HTPC then you should be looking for a double kit channel RAM. It should be noted that just because your mother says that is capable of dual channel does not mean you have to use a kit of dual channel RAM, you can simply use the module 1 of RAM if you want and can still do the job, but not as fast as could be. Once you have determined the speed and type of memory needed is time clock RAM you really need. Again, my opinion is bigger is better, but no go. I 1GB Corsair DDR 400 Dual Channel Kit (2 identical modules of 512 MB of RAM) in my setup and it works perfectly.
Step – 6 Select your DVD player.
This is relatively simple, because you need a DVD player capable of playing all disc formats, and also write to all disk formats, when you need backup movies or music, choose a DVD + R double layer formats yR. The speed at which it is written entirely by you, in general, faster can be written in the more expensive disc. Be sure to choose one with a color that is based on its case, or if the blow like a sore thumb. Overall, a good brand of recorder DVD writing all sizes cost about £ 30. The brand of the DVD recorder is a LiteOn I have chosen. I had much experience with this manufacturer of players DVD and say that it is an excellent price.
Step – 7 Choose your graphics card.
If you've opted for the motherboard to the graphics card then can skip this part because it applies no. If you decide to opt for a separate graphics card, so I guess it is because to use Media Center PC for games. With this option, the sky is the limit with graphics cards, some high-end cards can cost more than any other PC components combined. I found from experience that the cards cost around £ 120 brand usually perform very well with games and that will not break the bank. Do not forget however, that the more powerful graphics card in general, then hot and cold over who should be applied. The graphics cards are known for having the worst sound of cooling fans complain just the right height that crazy. If you decide to opt for a separate graphics card then it might be worth spending that bit more and buy a sink heat without a fan to go with him. This is the option for you I really appreciate in the long term. It should also take into account the different types of output current on the card, such as S-video, etc, because if the card is compatible with the inputs on your TV today.
Step – 8 Select your diet.
The power supplies tend to place too much noise in general, due to the amount of energy they have to face during the implementation of all components of your system. Remember general power = heat = noise due to cooling. If you have an unlimited budget, so I would say to go to a fanless power supply, as perfect, usually heat sinks and pipes of high use of technology to dissipate heat. The disadvantage is that they cost a small fortune, one that is all good. My recommendation would go to a diet relatively high potency that is advertised as "quiet" and contains a 120 mm fan. Remember you need a power source which can provide more energy than the sum of the maximum of all elements of your system. My general experience with power is that you can not really trust what says on the box. If she says she is calm and costs £ 10, then what we find is that it says nothing about a minute then switch once to turn like a hovercraft small! To achieve a supply of near silent power using a large fan that really is a case where you get what you pay for. In my opinion, you need to spend between £ 30 and £ 40 for a decent meal one might call the silence, unless you 'feeling brave, you can do what I did. I'm quite reluctant to spend the money where I think I'm being cheated. For decent to say "silent" I think people pay more for the account of what is basically a bog standard power with a range a little better (no doubt someone will remember the other factors that justify the cost of energy). It is in this spirit that I took my 500W Qtec "offer silent" power with a 120mm fan that is £ 15 (this diet is about as far from silent as possible) and have changed a true fan of Silent Silenx Vario PureSilence Zalman 120mm fan. Hop, offer very, very quiet power and all that cost was £ 25 in total and a share of a screwdriver small!
* Disclaimer * If you change the fan Its other power supply OEM specifications, then you do so at your own risk. May cause fire and certainly void your warranty. Not be liable for any damage that may occur due to a malfunction in your diet.
Step 9 – Select the cooling system.
Now this is a Biggy, which means is that cooling is possible, number of fans of the box. While it is as quiet as possible, plus the best rotation of the fans, biggest fan = slower (while providing the same airflow) = less noise. They may also wish to reflect on the exchange of standard radiators, which come with the chipset on the CPU, Northbridge and graphics cards no fan. I have chosen a graphics card that comes with a fanless heatsink, so it was only a matter of finding a good fanless heatsink for my CPU and Northbridge. There are many options to choose from, but I opted for the Thermaltake SilentTower which cost £ 20 from DCS Doncaster for my processor, since it works perfectly well without a fan, but you can also add 2 large fans for cooling 90mm extra if desired. To my Northbridge, I opted for the Zalman ZM-NB47J mater silent heatsink was 6.00 pounds of QuietPC. Of course, if you will use no radiator fan in your setup, then put more emphasis on the need for case fans, if you do not have enough heat stroke in your case, heat your radiators hot all components of your system and compromising performance, or worst where a component fails. This is the main reason I chose the Thermaltake Armor case, which has shed a lot of ventilation and is supplied with 2 x 120 mm and 2 x 90mm fans silent. If you need to buy the fan noise, I recommend the website of pure silence. I bought a 120mm silent fans on your site to replace my Power and can confirm they are deadly silent.
I also recommend that you buy a DC fan speed is a device that is usually one of 5.25 inches in the front of your PC, you can control the exact speed of your fans is that you can make your PC as quiet as you want, but also be able to raise all speed fan if needed that little extra cooling.
I opted for the Thermaltake Hardcano13 costing £ 36.75 as DCS Doncaster corresponded to my case and also came with a card reader to boot.
Step 10 – Choose your TV tuner card.
There are many different options that you can go when choosing a TV tuner card. Some cards have only a single analog tuner, some are capable of digital HDTV, some have 2 tuners on the same card so you can watch 1 channel while recording another, and some are combinations of the above. You think to yourself what you use your PC, this is only to see the TV or if you download videos from your camcorder as soon, if the answer is yes, then you want some kind of AV input.
Given that all TV is due to the transition to digital broadcasting the UK, and the advent of digital high definition television, I opted for the Dvico Fusion HDTV DVB-T dual tuner which cost £ 114.95 to theglowlounge. This card comes with a well built remote, works brilliantly, but also an entry AV, you can read a detailed analysis of this map johnsreviews.
Step 11 – Choose your team.
Now that you've selected all the necessary components is the time to choose your control device. You have the option of classic TV remote and can be very showy and come in a complete media center keyboard or both!
Microsoft does not offer good quality products for Windows Media Center, which of course are 100% compatible and require little in the way of putting in place. There are many other third-party products that are well worth watching however, I decided to opt for the Logitech Cordless Desktop S 510 with Media Remote that is £ 49.99 on what was Dixons, the remote requires a brief explanation, due to the customizable keys, but nothing too difficult, even if has little experience with computers. What I like about this remote is that is smaller than most other remotes for Media Center, and has a unique scroll wheel in the center that allows you to fly through the menus and TV guides lightning speed! Most Media Center remote work, it all comes down to a matter of personal taste.
Step 12 – Assembly.
So that's what you've selected all the components, provided that all before you, but have no clue as to where to start. Well, it could take a month to write pages and pages of instructions on how to install and configure each equipment component for optimum performance, but I think the following video and may also explain in less time!
Note that if educational videos relevant to the general construction of the PC, but exactly the same principles apply to building a Home Theater PC.
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