HTPC Build help

[Guest]

Ok, so Im building my first HTPC. Here are the capabilities I require...

Current:
1) Read video_ts files
2) Play hulu and netflix. Im looking for a mobo that can do hulu full screen--I know their flash player has some problems with hardware acceleration.
3)excellent picture quality-- full 1080p on a 52" hdtv

Future
1) Upgrade to windows 7
2) TV tuner for OTA and/or Cable tv with recording
3) bd-rom

This is what i have
52" Samsug HDTV
80gb hard drive for windows and programs. media to be on another HDD.

Here's what i think i will be needing.

mobo- GA-MA785-UD2H http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128394
Chassis- nmedia 2000b http://nmediapc.com/htpc2000.htm
HDD- WD 1TB http://www.wdc.com/en/products/products.asp?driveid=488
Memory- Cheap 2x2gb
dvd-rw cheap liteon product LiteOn iHAP322
PSU- atx 600w
cpu fan- ?


Im really looking to see if my mobo can handle what I want to do.

Also, what kind of cpu will I need? I was thinking Athlon II.


Thanks i really appreciate everyones help sofar

 

[batuchka]

1. Yes i would go with AthlonII X2/X3 and a wee bit of under volting in BIOS or K10Stat/PhenoMSRTweaker
2. Hmm not sure how flexible u are casing wise but when i do up HTPCs, etc some actually prefer shoe boxes with the ability to house a long powerful single GPU in case they get bitten by the gaming bug hehe