First HTPC Build

xb8browney

xb8browney

xb8browney

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Hi all,
I'm seeking some advice with a HTPC build that I plan on starting soon.
It will be used for
  • Film (DVD-Rip)
  • 720P MKV files
  • Music
  • And also I plan on getting a Blu-Ray Drive
I've built computers for years (Desktops) and have no problem specing them but when it comes to HTPC I'm a little stuck

I've decided to AMD instead of Intel and I've bought

AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual Core 5000+ 2.60GHz (Socket AM2)

Corsair 4GB DDR2 XMS2 PC2-6400C5 TwinX (2x2GB)

Seagate Barracuda 7200.11 500GB SATA-II 32MB Cache

Arctic Cooling Freezer 64 Low Profile CPU Cooler (Socket 754/939/940/AM2







I'm set on the case I've gone for Antec Fusion430 Veris Media Centre case + 430Watt PSU

Motherboard I'm not to sure about it's between the

Gigabyte GA-MA78GM-S2H AMD 780G Micro-ATX (Socket AM2)

and

Asus M3A78-EM AMD 780G (Socket AM2+)


other things I've added to my basket are Sony DDU-X10S Blu-Ray Reader





So what am I missing and what should I change any advice is welcome

Thanks.
 
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OK all I need is the motherboard and case tomorrow I am ordering the case but I'm not sure if I should go for the Antec Fusion Remote HTPC Case - Black (No PSU) Antec Micro Fusion Remote 350 HTPC Case - Black/Silver (350W PSU Included) both are about the same price but the micro is cheaper and comes with a PSU What one is better? Any advice is welcomed
 
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