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What part should I focus mainly for a movie/streaming desktop?

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Hey, I decided to build a computer instead of just buying one from future shop/newegg just to try things. My sister is looking for a computer that is used mainly for movies, streaming, multi tasking etc. I know in a gaming rig, the video card/ram is most important. However, for a system built mainly for movies, streaming, what parts would I need to focus on? My budget is $500.
I heard alot about the Rana triple core mobo, just wondering if people would recommend that.

Err even post 2008 IGP like HD3200 (on 780G) and GF8200 are good to go for HD DVD/Blu Ray movie duty so those would be a good starting point. For her needs i would say

View/stream/cheap
Regor X2
2GB DDR3
785G/SB 710/2 dimm

Encode + Multi task + future tech/connectivity
Rana X3/Propus X4
880G/SB 850 SATA 6GB/s + USB 3.0//4 dimm
4gb ddr3

Run @ stock and under volt ftw!80+ 300+ w PSU
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