Small HTPC help

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Hello,I am looking for a small cheap HTPC. I was looking at something like Intel NUC The only problem I have with this is that I cant have my HDD inside the case, I have old ram and my HDD(2.5; 7mm) I can use in it. Is there something like this I can use? Also i plan on running a version of Ubuntu. I would like this CHEAP around $200 or less, I might go higher, so it is okay to share ones that cost a bit more.

MUST HAVE
Able to display 1080p videos
Must have a HDMI port
Able to put a HDD in it
Around ~$200

USED FOR
1080p video


Doesn't need
to be able to play games.
 
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Well intel announced @CES that they coming out with a "taller" NUC that will support one 2.5" drive, as well as a new affordable celeron model. Gigabyte Brix is coming out as well, but it is a bit pricey...

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Well intel announced @CES that they coming out with a "taller" NUC that will support one 2.5" drive, as well as a new affordable celeron model. Gigabyte Brix is coming out as well, but it is a bit pricey...
 
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Do you have an idea of what intel called their new NUC? so that I can google it ^_^
 

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Thats looks very good, Also the gigabyte one is a msata but it looks cool ^_^
im going to have to look into intel's one from more.
 

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Thats looks very good, Also the gigabyte one is a msata but it looks cool ^_^
im going to have to look into intel's one from more.
 

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Do you think this model would be able to do 1080p videos?
or should i get an i3/i5 if they come out?
 

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i only ask this because my laptop had problems with playing 1080p videos. and it is a Celeron, but the other one looks like it is clocked higher.