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I am looking to build an HTPC that will be used to run Plex, XBMC, and Hyperspin. I would also like this PC to function as a NAS. I really don't have any preferences on parts for this build, just need something that will be able to stream Plex in 1080p, and run emulators smoothly up to GameCube/PS2. I would like to include an optical drive that can read/write blue ray.

Is an HTPC/NAS combo a good idea or would I be better off with two systems?

Budget is $2000 (which is probably overkill), needs to include Windows. Keep in mind this will be used in my living room connected to a TV so I am looking for a relatively compact case that still has room for 3-5 HDD. Would a $2000 budget be capable of also running higher end games from my Steam library?

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it only has 2 internal 3.5" which is why i suggested the 6 tb drives so you won't need to upgrade. you could always start with 1x6TB it will take you a while to fill that. to be honest though, i would go with these changes

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Case: Fractal Design Node 804 MicroATX Mid Tower Case ($98.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Optical Drive: Panasonic UJ-265 Blu-Ray/DVD/CD Writer ($78.77 @ Amazon)
Total: $177.76
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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the case is much bigger, and requires a slot load optical drive, but it has 10 x 3.5" internal drive slots. nice case, it...
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This is a $1k5 rig capable doing everything you need simultaneous :D

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Xeon E3-1231 V3 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($239.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Zalman CNPS8900 Quiet CPU Cooler ($31.76 @ Mwave)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97MX-Gaming 5 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($116.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($57.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($106.52 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Red 3TB 3.5" 5400RPM Internal Hard Drive ($113.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Western Digital Red 3TB 3.5" 5400RPM Internal Hard Drive ($113.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Western Digital Red 3TB 3.5" 5400RPM Internal Hard Drive ($113.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Western Digital Red 3TB 3.5" 5400RPM Internal Hard Drive ($113.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 960 2GB Video Card ($214.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Fractal Design Arc Mini R2 MicroATX Mini Tower Case ($97.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($58.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Optical Drive: Asus BC-12B1ST/BLK/B/AS Blu-Ray Reader, DVD/CD Writer ($52.75 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($87.89 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1521.82
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-04-07 17:27 EDT-0400
 
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What are the perks of that CPU? Would the going with the 970 instead of the 960 be worth the extra $100? Also, I am not completely against that type of case, but can you think of any case that is shorter/longer? Kind of like the shape of a shoebox I guess?
 
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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Xeon E3-1231 V3 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($239.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock H97M PRO4 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($78.89 @ OutletPC)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($109.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($106.52 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Red Pro 4TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($224.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Storage: Western Digital Red Pro 4TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($224.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Storage: Western Digital Red Pro 4TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($224.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R7 265 2GB Video Card ($120.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Fractal Design Node 804 MicroATX Mid Tower Case ($98.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($44.99 @ NCIX US)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($87.89 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1563.22
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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Hell an i3 could do this aswell
 
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Would that GPU be able to run average steam games?
 
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I don't really have a good answer to that. I don't see myself ever playing shooters on computer, so mostly non-multiplayer games (BioShock, Just Cause, maybe Borderlands?) The most graphic intensive game I have on steam is probably Metal Gear.
 
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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Xeon E3-1231 V3 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($239.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock H97M PRO4 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($78.89 @ OutletPC)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($96.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($65.00 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Red 6TB 3.5" 5400RPM Internal Hard Drive ($259.95 @ SuperBiiz)
Storage: Western Digital Red 6TB 3.5" 5400RPM Internal Hard Drive ($259.95 @ SuperBiiz)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB Twin Frozr V Video Card ($332.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Silverstone GD05B-USB3.0 (Black) HTPC Case ($94.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: XFX XTR 550W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($81.98 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: LG WH14NS40 Blu-Ray/DVD/CD Writer ($52.88 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($87.89 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1651.50
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-04-07 22:48 EDT-0400

this will handle everything you have to throw at it.
 
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I like this a lot, how many drive bays does that case have? I may start out with only 8 GB of ram and 2x3 TB WD Red's and just upgrade it over the summer.
 
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it only has 2 internal 3.5" which is why i suggested the 6 tb drives so you won't need to upgrade. you could always start with 1x6TB it will take you a while to fill that. to be honest though, i would go with these changes

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Case: Fractal Design Node 804 MicroATX Mid Tower Case ($98.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Optical Drive: Panasonic UJ-265 Blu-Ray/DVD/CD Writer ($78.77 @ Amazon)
Total: $177.76
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-04-07 23:22 EDT-0400

the case is much bigger, and requires a slot load optical drive, but it has 10 x 3.5" internal drive slots. nice case, it actually separates the drives and psu from the rest of the components so they don't impede air flow at all
 
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