Q2900 HTPC Build Suggestions
Posted: Sun Mar 22, 2015 6:13 pm
Hey there. I'm planning on building my first HTPC, primarily for running Plex through a Chromecast. My planned build is:
Mobo/CPU: ASRock Q2900-ITX (with embedded Intel J2900) http://www.asrock.com/mb/Intel/Q2900-ITX/
Ram: 2x Kingston KVR13S9S6/2 http://www.kingston.com/datasheets/kvr13s9s6_2.pdf
Case: Silverstone Milo ML05B http://www.silverstonetek.com/product.php?pid=411
PSU: PicoPSU-120 with 60W Adapter http://www.mini-box.com/picoPSU-120-power-kit
HDD: WD 2.5" 1TB Blue http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applications/ ... CatId=1277
It's been a number of years since I've built my own system and I feel a bit out of touch with what sort of hardware is out there. I really like that with this hardware I will be able to create a low power system and it could be nearly silent with the HDD being the only moving piece as there won't be any fans.
A few questions I have:
- Has anyone had any experience running a Q2900 with Plex? From the research I've done it seems like it should be sufficient, but I'd love to get some confirmation
- Is the PicoPSU-120 necessary? Can/should I opt for a smaller PicoPSU-80?
- I was thinking about potentially mounting the PicoPSU's AC/DC adapter inside the case, in the gap left behind by the lack of SFX power supply, anyone have any experience doing this?
I more than welcome any other feedback or suggestions.
Thank you!
Mobo/CPU: ASRock Q2900-ITX (with embedded Intel J2900) http://www.asrock.com/mb/Intel/Q2900-ITX/
Ram: 2x Kingston KVR13S9S6/2 http://www.kingston.com/datasheets/kvr13s9s6_2.pdf
Case: Silverstone Milo ML05B http://www.silverstonetek.com/product.php?pid=411
PSU: PicoPSU-120 with 60W Adapter http://www.mini-box.com/picoPSU-120-power-kit
HDD: WD 2.5" 1TB Blue http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applications/ ... CatId=1277
It's been a number of years since I've built my own system and I feel a bit out of touch with what sort of hardware is out there. I really like that with this hardware I will be able to create a low power system and it could be nearly silent with the HDD being the only moving piece as there won't be any fans.
A few questions I have:
- Has anyone had any experience running a Q2900 with Plex? From the research I've done it seems like it should be sufficient, but I'd love to get some confirmation
- Is the PicoPSU-120 necessary? Can/should I opt for a smaller PicoPSU-80?
- I was thinking about potentially mounting the PicoPSU's AC/DC adapter inside the case, in the gap left behind by the lack of SFX power supply, anyone have any experience doing this?
I more than welcome any other feedback or suggestions.
Thank you!