CPU for GA-MA785GM-US2H

[PMol]

Hi, I just aquired a Gigabyte GA-MA785GM-US2H motherboard with 2x Corsair XMS2 DDR2 2GB.
I also have a fairly decent 480w PSU and a Lian Li PC-60 case. I was going to knock something together and sell it, but now im thinking I might build a nice HTPC out of it.

Could anyone suggest a good choice of CPU for the MoBo, keeping in mind that im not looking to spend more than £200-£250 total on this project. That may also include buying a HTPC case, HDD, and DVD drive.
Thanks

 

[stulid]

This is the CPU support list,

http://www.gigabyte.us/support-downloads/cpu-support-popup.aspx?pid=3447

It will take the common PhenomII 955BE.

 

[shadow_boxer]

Depends really on what you want to do with it. If its for basic media playback (no 3D Blu Rays for example) then I'd go for a basic Athlon II X2 or X3 XXXe (power efficient) CPU, especially if it'll be going in a HTPC case. A second hand Athlon II X2 is around £20-25 from the bay for example. If it's for a more conventional setup and PC then the a Phenom II X4 would be a good one to grab.

 

[PMol]

I just aquired a GeForce 9600 GT too. Not sure wether to go with the Athlon II or the Phenom II now.