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APPROXIMATE PURCHASE DATE: Within one month
BUDGET RANGE: <300

SYSTEM USAGE FROM MOST TO LEAST IMPORTANT: Running XBMC in Windows environment, streaming 1080p from storage computer, Blu-Ray capable (though won't be purchasing right away)

PARTS NOT REQUIRED: Keyboard, mouse, monitor, OS, speakers, optical drive, remote, TV tuner

PREFERRED WEBSITE(S) FOR PARTS: Newegg

PARTS PREFERENCES:
-Probably AMD considering budget
-I have used the GIGABYTE GA-MA785GM-US2H board before, and I enjoy it (but this isn't a requirement)

OVERCLOCKING: No
SLI OR CROSSFIRE: No

MONITOR RESOLUTION: 720p/1080p TV output

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: Would like this to be as cheap as possible. From my experience with 785G chipset and an AMD PII 720 BE, I won't need a dedicated graphics card for the video I'm looking to play so unless there is a great deal I'd be going with integrated graphics as well.
 

build

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AMD Athlon II X2 250 Regor 3.0GHz
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GIGABYTE GA-MA785GM-US2H AM3/AM2+/AM2
Combo Price: $133.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.273664

Patriot 2GB (2 x 1GB) DDR2 800mhz - $43.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820220255

SAMSUNG Spinpoint F3 HD502HJ 500GB - $54.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822152181

Antec VSK-2000 Black
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Antec Basiq BP430 430W
Combo Price: $74.98
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.265961

Grand Total:* $307.95
 

huron

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I just built one relatively cheap.

Mine consisted of Athlon II 240
780G motherboard
4 GB RAM
750 GB Green drive
Antec Microfusion 350 (380w PSU included).

I think I did it for around the same price as above.