awraynor Posted December 31, 2010 Share Posted December 31, 2010 I was compiling a wishlist for a new WHS to replace my EX495 and many posts seem to support the same parts for a HTPC and WHS. I am looking at: Intel Core i3-540 Clarkdale 3.06GHz 4MB L3 Cache LGA 1156 73W Dual-Core Desktop Processor BX80616I3540 G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model F3-12800CL9D-4GBRL GIGABYTE GA-H55M-USB3 LGA 1156 Intel H55 HDMI USB 3.0 Micro ATX Intel Motherboard COOLER MASTER Silent Pro M600 RS-600-AMBA-D3 600W ATX12V V2.3 SLI Certified CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS Certified Modular Active PFC Power Supply I have the SSD drive for the HTPC and kept the drives from my 495 for the new build. Are these reasonable choices for both scenarios? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest no-control Posted December 31, 2010 Share Posted December 31, 2010 If this was September yes. Sandybridge CPU & mobos will be released in about a week. My advice is to put off the build until you get some real world feedback on the new systems. If nothing else the above setup will be 25% cheaper once the new components are released into the wild. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted December 31, 2010 Share Posted December 31, 2010 Good advice. Anyone want to note the prices and come back in a few weeks to see if there are any changes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest no-control Posted December 31, 2010 Share Posted December 31, 2010 i3 = $100 H55 =$100 2x 4GB =$100 $100......yeah about $100 /rainman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awraynor Posted December 31, 2010 Author Share Posted December 31, 2010 I have already purchased the i3 540 and assume it isn't compatible with the new Sandy Bridge motherboards? I am only lacking the RAM and MB for a complete build for either the HTPC or new WHS. Which of the two would benefit the most from Sandy Bridge? I understand it has better video performance, so would the HTPC be a better bet for the new CPU/Mobo? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest no-control Posted December 31, 2010 Share Posted December 31, 2010 HTPC would benefit the most unless your running more than just WHS. I would still sell/return the chip then wait and see what comes out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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