New build for HTPC

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Looking to replace my old HTPC which I handed over to a family member recently.

I need a CPU/Mobo. Must be


  • HDMI built in
    USB3
    6GB SATA (optional)
    mATX

I've got 2GB DDR Ram I can reuse but checking whats out there it looks like I need to purchase some DDR3 now.

I will be playing Full BR rips from ISOs, streaming media from my NAS on my GB network. Play any format effortless and its all going through my AMP.

Any suggestions? Cheap as possible please. I can take on 2nd hand goods as well. Not bothered either Intel or AMD.
 
Thanks for taking the time to post, I did come across that motherboard but was then put off by the price of Intel CPUs. Was wondering what AMD setups are at a reasonable price.
 
That motherboard might be overkill but will check out benchmarks on the CPU.

@Chihero that HDMI can't do over inbuilt audi is hi-def bit streaming. Sound profiling like DTS/DTS-Master/TrueHD cannot stream over standard 3.5mm audio ports. They will be compressed and HDMI can handle this higher form of sound capabilities.

Basically if you watch blue Rays and connect the HTPC into an AMP then HDMI is a must.
 
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