Dolphin Desktop + Other Things

dolver · 06-08-2011, 01:52 AM #1

Thought I would ask for a little help on this one.

So I am looking to build a Desktop for Dolphin. However, I want it to be decent at other things as well. This will be exclusively hooked up to my TV, but I will probably install boxee on it and use it for Movies/TV as well as the gaming aspect. I would also love to include a bluray/dvd player in there as well.

Ideally, I could fit all of that into the smallest casing possible, but am willing to compromise on size if that really is out of the question. I also don't want to pay for more than I need, so I thought I would ask all of your expert opinions on the different pieces I should be looking at. Thanks in advance for the help!

**ExtremeDude2** · 06-08-2011, 04:30 AM #2

(06-08-2011, 01:52 AM)dolver Wrote: I would also love to include a bluray/dvd player in there as well.

No bluray drives can rip games (just thought I would throw that out there)

dolver · (This post was last modified: 06-08-2011, 06:20 AM by dolver.)

(06-08-2011, 04:30 AM)ryancollins Wrote: No bluray drives can rip games (just thought I would throw that out there)

Ooh - so I would most likely need two separate drives. Unfortunate, but good to know. Thanks.

dolver · (This post was last modified: 06-09-2011, 01:45 AM by dolver.)

Ok - so based off of another thread (epically epic desktop), I have put together a possibility for what I might want to do. Any possibility people can:

A) Tell me if one of the choices is dumb
B) Help with best way to make it fit into as small a case as possible (I don't plan on OC, so perhaps that will help cooling situation?)
C) Help me save money if I am going with a choice is overkill for the rest of the setup

Processor: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as..._-19115073

Motherboard: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as...-_-Product

Memory (2 of these): http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as...6820139046 ( or does it make sense to only do - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as...6820211409 )?

Video Card:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as...-_-Product

Power Supply:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as...6817139005

Tower:
? Not sure – any suggestions – trying to go as small as possible here

Hard Drive:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as...-_-Product

Blu-ray / DVD:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as...6827136194 (unless I have to forgo small tower, in which case – what about: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as...6827136194 )

I figure I can just go with Blu-ray drive as well and just rip games on my other computer. Right?

Thanks again all.

**ExtremeDude2** · 06-09-2011, 05:41 AM #5

Do you plan on overclocking?

I would go with these:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as...6817139005 (newer version of the same power supply)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as...6820211409

dolver · 06-10-2011, 11:51 AM #6

Thanks for the tip. That looks good. Also, thanks for keeping me company on this thread!

Any thoughts for a case?

**ExtremeDude2** · 06-10-2011, 10:02 PM #7

(06-10-2011, 11:51 AM)dolver Wrote: Thanks for the tip. That looks good. Also, thanks for keeping me company on this thread!

Any thoughts for a case?

What is your price range (for the case)?

dolver · 06-22-2011, 05:53 AM #8

(06-10-2011, 10:02 PM)ExtremeDude2 Wrote: What is your price range (for the case)?

Sorry - was away on business for a week and a bit. Eh, prolly don't want to spend TOO much, but if I could get a sleek, tiny case that fit under my tv, in my TV stand, i'd maybe go up to $150 or $200

If that isn't possible and I need to go with something bulky, then I just want the cheapest possible that will keep everything cool, and will work with my config.