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Dec 6 2014 11:01am
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Dec 6 2014 11:04am
http://pcpartpicker.com/parts/partlist/

Any issues with msi motherboards?
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Dec 6 2014 11:10am
Quote (general_patton @ Dec 6 2014 11:04am)
http://pcpartpicker.com/parts/partlist/

Any issues with msi motherboards?


Not really.

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/CdfcmG with the parts above is another option, if you have money to blow.

E: Btw, wrong link.

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Dec 6 2014 11:15am

ASUS, MSI, Gigabyte and ASrock, are the good mobo manufacturer's. I would also recommend either a Z87 or Z97 chipset.
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Dec 6 2014 11:17am
If you just need htpc couldn't he just buy an Intel nuc? Not much for prebuilt but its fairly cheap and simple. If there's any other use for it of course build one yourself. But htpc cheapest is best, such simple tasks.

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I could be wrong if I am explain it to me everyone!

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Dec 6 2014 11:39am
Quote (Acuity @ Dec 6 2014 11:17am)
If you just need htpc couldn't he just buy an Intel nuc? Not much for prebuilt but its fairly cheap and simple. If there's any other use for it of course build one yourself. But htpc cheapest is best, such simple tasks.

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Upgrade-ability? Not 100% sure. Considering the games he wants to play, a nuc is probably a great option.
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Dec 6 2014 11:45am
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http://pcpartpicker.com/p/XfCPYJ




I'm just assuming here, that after he builds his steam box, he isn't gonna JUST stick with the games he mentioned.
After rebates....it's $600
It's easily overclockable, built in wireless, and WHEN he does try to play a more demanding game...he'll be able to.
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Dec 6 2014 11:51am
Quote (Ghot @ Dec 6 2014 10:45am)
I'm just assuming here, that after he builds his steam box, he isn't gonna JUST stick with the games he mentioned.
After rebates....it's $600
It's easily overclockable, built in wireless, and WHEN he does try to play a more demanding game...he'll be able to.


Yeah I can understand that but he started off wanting something basic and the builds just escalated haha.
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