Need to build a home theater pc

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Hello,
I need to build a 200-300$ home theater PC the only thing i am gonna use it for is PokerStars and NetFlix, I already have a great understanding of how to put a computer together but i am not so good at picking parts. Can somebody please put together a computer parts list with all the necessary components to build a computer. The computer needs to be able to run netflix fast at HD levels with not stuttering i have amazing internet just need the computer
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It doesn't take much to Run Netflix.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD A6-5400K 3.6GHz Dual-Core Processor ($44.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: MSI A55M-E33 Micro ATX FM2+ Motherboard ($49.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($73.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.98 @ OutletPC)
Case: Rosewill FBM-01 MicroATX Mini Tower Case ($26.72 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Corsair Builder 430W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($19.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24F1ST DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $285.65
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available


You might want XMBC Media Center, it gives a real slick interface for a Home Theater.
http://kodi.tv/

OS should you not have one.

Linux Lite for the includes software and general Speed Includes a Netflix option.
http://www.linuxliteos.com/

Or

Ubuntu 14.04 for the full access to the Software Store.
http://www.ubuntu.com/download/desktop

Another possible option is

OpenElec which is modified Linux using the Ubmc interface at boot for Home Theaters.
http://openelec.tv/
 
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