Budget HTPC

NVIDIA SHIELD TV has replaced my previous custom budget HTPC build. At this price point, I can’t build a custom budget HTPC that is as versatile and powerful as the NVIDIA SHIELD TV.

You’re free to tweak certain aspects of the build to fit your needs, but here is what I recommend.

See Budget HTPC parts list.

Value HTPC

Here are the components you will need to get in order to complete this build. You’re free to tweak certain aspects of the build to fit your needs, but here is what I recommend.

See Value HTPC parts list.

Performance HTPC

Here are the components you will need to get in order to complete this build. You’re free to tweak certain aspects of the build to fit your needs, but here is what I recommend.

See Performance HTPC parts list.

If you have not decided on which build is the most suitable for your needs, have a look at my HTPC build comparison page.