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My First HTPC Build

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Catalan

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Putting together my first htpc w/ spare parts I have and looking for opinions. It'll be used for streaming, some web browsing, playing dvds/dvr, emulator gaming, etc. Id like to keep everything below $350, I have no preference of brand, but I do like the case a lot so I'm pretty set on that.

Win7 Home Premium 32x $0
Intel E7200 w/ E5200 Heatsink $0
Corsair 2x1GB CM2X1024-6400C4 $0
SilverStone LC02 "Clone" w/ 220w psu $35 ebay
EVERCOOL 80x15mm + 2x Scythe 60x25 Mini Kaze $27 jab-tech
Gigabyte G41M-ES2L $51 ewiz
Laptop SATA DVD/CD R/W Drive $25
Samsung 1TB SpinPoint F3 $60 ebay
PowerCooler Go! 5450 512MK3-SH w/ low profile bracket $25 AMIR newegg
PCI-E 1x Ribbon Riser Cable + PCI-E 16x Ribbon Riser Cable $18 ebay
Internal USB IR Receiver w/ MCE Remote $25 ebay
AVerMedia Duet (White Box) $57 ebay

Total = $323 AMIR

**Updated w/ Total Cost**

Ordered everything, just waiting on it to come in.
 
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You don't really need much in terms of a mobo for a HTPC. Performance doesn't matter.

As for the card, are you using unencrypted cable? If so, then the Happauge card will work, not sure what a duet is. These days I suggest HD-PVRs for forward compatibility. It has the advantage of working with any signal source and full HD support (potentially 3d support as well but I have not tested that myself). Content operators are little b*t*hes these days and you need the flexibility to be able to constantly switch to a better deal. This is one of the advantages of a diy HTPC. The HD-PVR will ensure you can switch to whatever with minimal fuss.
 
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