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You are right about the case getting cluttered .... quickly =) I was thinking about going totally passive, but the case does have ventilation on the side for video cards. So I ended up getting the 7750 Sapphire with a small and quiet fan. Thanks for your input =)

Thanks for the write up, lots of good info. I'm hoping that the HTPC with Windows 8 will be able to play the role of a server with Storage Spaces and such. Do you know if File History is avaliable for Storage Spaces created on a Windows 8 machine?

I have always like Logitech K400, $35 at Amazon.

Maybe ... :hmm: Thanks =) Good to know. Don't have an AVR to connect it to just yet, gotta save up for it after this purchase =)

The build was waiting on the case. Fractal released it a couple of months ago and it pretty much sold out right away. As soon as I get the parts, I'll post an update.

Thanks, but I think the Node 304 has full slots in the back =)

Crucial M4 CT128M4SSD2 - $110 As suggested for my HTPC build.

Lol, so I overshot the budget a little, but was under $700 =) Again thank you for all (mostly dmoney1980 :) ) input and suggestions.

Yea, SSDs are pricey. I know I should have bought a few more Kingston SSDs from Amazon when they were $70 for 120GB =) Makes sense about the i3.

Actually I might go with a 3TB Red. NewEgg has a weekend special on it, $20 promo code. Figure $150 for 3TB is better than $110 for 2TB.

The M4 that you suggested is Out of Stock, but I did find this one Crucial M4 CT128M4SSD2. Looks like its the same thing except the model number being SSD2 at the end. Would it be ok? That looks like it would actually fit in the case. As far as a hard drive I think im going to go with a 2TB...

Thanks, I'll take a look at the ASUS board. More SATA is a nice addition. I'm thinking $500-600 to spend on whats left to purchase. Willing to spend more if it makes sense.

I think I posted a similar thread a while ago, but now I’m finally getting a chance to build an HTPC box. HTPC will be used to watch movies (up to 1080p), YouTube/Twitch and light gaming (WoW, etc). Its not a deal breaker if I am not able to game. Audio wise I would like to run the HDMI...

I can vouch for the Antec ISK300. Its a great case, if you can put up with a cramped interior during the build. The stock CPU coolers fit as well. The PSU is an SFF PSU, Im sure there are replacements for it. Though it depends on what CPU you go with, some should be ok with 150W.

I agree, that’s the case I'm going to be using for my HTPC build. Good luck getting one right now. Node 304 sold like hot cakes. Fractal says that they should be in stock beginning of December.