Is this a bad idea for a media server?

[punking]

I have an HTPC that I'm retiring, but I was thinking of using the parts to make a media server that was expandable over time. My worry is that because it was an HTPC the parts will suck to much power for it to be on mostly 24/7 to use sickbeard, SABNZB etc and provide media for XBMC. These are the components:

Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 Wolfdale 3.0GHz LGA 775 65W Dual-Core Processor
GIGABYTE GA-E7AUM-DS2H LGA 775 NVIDIA GeForce 9400 HDMI Micro ATX Intel Motherboard
CORSAIR CMPSU-450VX 450W ATX12V V2.2 80 PLUS Certified Active PFC Compatible with Core i7 Power Supply
ADATA 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model

Any advice would be appreciated.

 

I also need a new case because it's in an Antec Fusion at the moment. I was thinking of this one

 

Fractal Design Node 304 FD-CA-NODE-304-BL Black Aluminum / Steel Mini-ITX Tower Computer Case

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Thankyou

Edited May 8, 2013 by punking

[EuroFight]

You could probably underclock the processor and change to a lower spec, more modern video card which should save some power.

 

Otherwise you could reuse some of the parts in the new build (e.g. PSU)

[DanTheGamer11]

I don't think a Micro ATX mobo and mini itx case go together well :3 Unless you're up for case modding and like the outgrown look

Edited May 8, 2013 by DanTheGamer11

[punking]

I don't think a Micro ATX mobo and mini itx case go together well :3 Unless you're up for case modding and like the outgrown look

 

 

Well I'm handy with a dremel! I never noticed that when I was looking at the case. What a rookie mistake.

[potatochobit]

you are running onboard graphics?

 

as long as you don't overclock the processor and let it run on it's own it won't use much electricity