HD PC

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APPROXIMATE PURCHASE DATE: This Week BUDGET RANGE: 400 - 600

SYSTEM USAGE FROM MOST TO LEAST IMPORTANT: Watching TV, HDTV, Movies, Surfing Internet

PARTS NOT REQUIRED:

PREFERRED WEBSITE(S) FOR PARTS: No Preference COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: No Preference

PARTS PREFERENCES: I want to build this on a Mini-ITX MB

OVERCLOCKING: No

MONITOR RESOLUTION: Connected to 1080p 44 Inch TV

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: I think I will use the 1 slot for a Tuner (Happauge). Also, I will use Windows 7 & Windows Media Manager. I would like to be able to support 2 inputs; 1 for the OTA HD feed, and 1 for the basic analog cable. I do a little recording, mostly time shifting and I do not keep an archive of recordings. I would like to have a blue-ray player.

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[Alvin Smith]

I would consider Micro-ATX form factor, if you want a decent build.

Pick out a case ... we'll do the rest ...

... I like the coolermaster centurion MINI-tower.

... A mini tower or breadbox will allow us to use a REAL/STANDARD ATX PSU ... That would be a GOOD thing.

... Otherwise, look at an ATOM D510 build (pre-built or mobo+2GB)

= Alvin =