Thanks for the responses everyone.
I think I am sold on an i5 with discrete graphics, the HD5670 looks good, it certainly has an attractive price point and good reviews. Thanks again for everyone's help!
Thanks for the quick response mfenn.
I had originally been looking at the i3 with integrated graphics, until a recommendation from a service tech suggested the i5 should be a minimum for blu ray, although I wasn't entirely convinced. But I then read a review of the intel HD 3000 graphics...
1. I will be using this computer mainly as a HTPC to watch blu ray and browse the internet, may be some gaming, but nothing too intensive. If I ever have time to play the latest games, I will also have the money to build a dedicated gaming computer.
2. My ideal budget is about $700 pre tax...
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