HTPC Spec check

[chrisgt]

What are peoples thoughts on the below? Looking for a "budget" HTPC, to do the usual - watch Blu-rays/rips on my TV.

My understanding is that the CPU/memory isn't as important, all I'll be using the PC for is browsing the net and playing videos...is this assumption correct?

 

[chrisgt]

Thanks for the reply. Changes look good, any particular reason why you went for the CPU? And thanks for the heads up on the OEM vs. retail Blu-ray drive!

So that motherboard will have an HDMI output? Stupid question I know, but will the HDMI be the only connection between the PC and TV? HDMI will pass the sound to the TV speakers, right?

Yes, have a case.