Cheap HTPC build

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Have a friend who is after a HTPC capable of 1080p. It will only be used for films and TV, maybe other basic computer tasks and browsing.

He likes the mini ITX Antec ISK 110 seen here: http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showpost.php?p=26940376&postcount=905

It comes with a PSU so it's good value. Now I'm looking for bits to go in it and I believe that the following CPU and 1x4GB memory is sufficient for watching TV and films in 1080p? I know I've gone right to the cheap end of the RAM, but I think it's okay given the use case?

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CP-531-IN&groupid=701&catid=6&subcat=567

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MY-119-GL&groupid=701&catid=8

Just want to check that I haven't overlooked a better value CPU that will do the job, possibly one of the cheaper AMD APUs?
 
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Thanks. I didn't know these existed, but they are too much money once memory, storage and OS are added. Do they only support SSDs? I can build up one in the Antec case for about £240 without an OS.
 
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I haven't insisted on an i3 or i5 at all? I didn't realise that cheaper NUCs are available as OCUK only stocks ones that are more than £200.

Are we talking about the NUC with the Cerlon N2820 or Celeron 847 CPU? They look great actually.
 
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