SFF spec please (Home server/HTPC/General use)

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Hi everyone


I'm looking to put together a new SFF machine to take over some duties from my main PC (gaming rig) ie;
  1. General use (browsing, emails)
  2. Multimedia playback (music via itunes, downloaded tv eps, movies)
  3. File storage (of above multimedia mainly), will be required to be left on 24/7
Budget: As little as possible between £300-£500
  1. Case
    • Space for 1 x 2.5" SSD and at least 2 x 3.5" HDD's
    • Must have very low noise and heat outputs
    • USB 3.0 slots on front panel if possible
    • No need for optical drive slot
    • Around the size of the Lian-Li PC-Q08 if possible
    • The Lian-Li PC-Q25 looks the perfect choice so far but doesn't have front USB ports!
    • Must look subtle, similar to these mentioned Lian-Li's
  2. Motherboard
  3. CPU
    • I would like to fit an all-in-one water cooler ie OcUK H²Flo if the case will allow
  4. Memory
  5. SSD
    • Around 100gb
  6. PSU
    • Must be modular for tidiness
  7. Graphics card
    • Preferably fanless
    • Note I will not be gaming on this so nothing fancy required, I do however use a Dell U2711 monitor at 2560x1440 res so video performance may be of consideration
  8. Sound card (only if budget allows)
I won't be doing anything at all power intensive so reckon I'd be happy with low to mid-range performance, main thing for me is quality, reliability and functionality.

Thanks! :D
 
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