Need Advice on Budget HTPC

APPROXIMATE PURCHASE DATE: within next 2-3 weeks but sooner if deals exist

BUDGET RANGE: would like to spend between $300 to $400 after rebates

SYSTEM USAGE FROM MOST TO LEAST IMPORTANT: will mainly be using to watch HD movies (mkv), some internet surfing and streaming media (youtube ect and maybe netflix in the fututre), playing blu-ray. I would also like the potential to tranfer files over my home network or possibly stream video/music over the network.

PARTS NOT REQUIRED: I have Windows 7 Home Premium and plan on hooking up to my Samsung PN50B550 50-Inch 1080p Plasma HDTV via HDMI,

PREFERRED WEBSITE(S) FOR PARTS: Open to any, have used Newegg in the past

COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: United States

PARTS PREFERENCES: no preferences

OVERCLOCKING: No

SLI OR CROSSFIRE:No

MONITOR RESOLUTION: 1920x1080 - Samsung PN50B550

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: My almost sole use of this will be to hook up to my TV for playing HD content with some web surfing. I am not sure if I want to put a blu-ray drive in right away or in the future. I would also like something that could have some upgrades made in the future, but this is not a must given my low budget. I would also like something that is quiet with low heat.

Thank you do much for your help,

$377 AR

I found a deal on the same AMD CPU recommended above but with a Biostar TA790GX, for only $10 more. Would it be worth it to go with this motherboard? I couldn't tell what the differences would be.

Hmm you could try to have a look at :

Silverstone SG-02F
Aerocool M40
Thermaltake Lanbox lite

if shoeboxes are your thang ^^

TA790GX - which ones? Only TA790GX A3+ is AM3/DDR3 and those are ATX