A performance system is intended for people who do other HTPC-related tasks such as video re-encoding and games.
This build includes the Intel Core i5-2500K (unlocked, easily overcloked) processor and GeForce GT 430 graphics card that are ideal for 3D Blu-ray playback and suitable for playing most games.
As an added performance, we have included a solid state drive (SSD) as an operating system drive to ensure that all your applications will launch instantly.
This performance build includes high quality case that will look absolutely stunning in your living room.
While this build might be overkill for some as an HTPC, you can be sure that this build is future proofed. So, if you are ready to invest in high-end HTPC with enough performance for demanding 3D Blu-ray playback and games, then this is the right system for you.
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| Case | Luxa2 LM200 | $349.99 |  |
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| CPU | Intel Core i5-2500K 3.3GHz | $214.42 | |
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| Motherboard | ASUS P8P67-M PRO LGA 1155 Micro ATX | $135.00 | |
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| Graphics Card | Evga GeForce GT 430 1 GB DDR3 PCI-Express | $59.98 | |
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| Hard Drive | Western Digital 2 TB Caviar Green SATA | $69.99 | |
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| Hard Drive (SSD) | Crucial M4 64GB | $99.99 | |
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| Memory | G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 4GB (2 x 2GB) DDR3 SDRAM 1333 | $43.88 | |
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| Optical Drive | LG Electronics 10X Blu-ray SATA Writer Drive WH10LS30K | $79.99 | |
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| Power Supply | Corsair CX V2 430-Watt 80 Plus Certified Power Supply | $41.97 | |
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Check out the accessories for this HTPC build (TV tuner, keyboard, mouse and remote control).