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Your components look decent enough to me. The AMD onboard may be a little weak for gaming if that is your intent. The 8600GT isn't much to brag about for gaming either, but it is dirt cheap. I guess it all depends on what games you plan on running. Maybe try to stretch to a HD3850 or even a 9600GT? Both are much better than the 8600GT.
Here's a similar SFF case that has a bundled modular 600W PSU for $90 if you want to save some money:
With the money saved you could afford a better gaming video card. Of course for HTPC use, onboard video or the 8600GT is plenty.
Message edited by rwpritchett on 06-11-2008 at 05:17:31 PM
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