Need Opinions on HTPC Build

It sucks! Don't buy it!

Please explain why your build is an improvement on mine (besides the lower cost). Thanks!

Your parts aren't really that good. In computer parts, it doesn't mean that the computer is expensive is necessarily better than the cheaper ones.

OK, thanks, but is a 1gb video card enough to stream movies through xbmc?

It's more more more more more more than enough.

OK, great! And the G860 over an i3 or i5? Do I need cooling fans? The rig will be in the basement and has decent wireless reception. Would it benefit from a good network card and if so, what would you recommend?

No need for cooling fans. No need to get above the G860.  

You can get a USB Wireless Adapter which would be more beneficial since you can switch it out anytime you need it.

TP link is a good brand

OK, thanks for the help.

No problems   Glad to be of help.

OK, some of the things you listed are out of stock. What about this?

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/p9lk
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/p9lk/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/p9lk/benchmarks/

CPU: Intel Pentium G860 3.0GHz Dual-Core Processor ($67.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock H61M-DGS Micro ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($44.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($24.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: PNY Prevail Elite 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: MSI Radeon HD 6570 1GB Video Card ($34.99 @ Microcenter)
Case: Silverstone SST-LC13B-E-USB3.0 (Black) HTPC Case ($142.45 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair Builder 430W 80 PLUS Certified ATX12V Power Supply ($16.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus BW-12B1ST/BLK/G/AS Blu-Ray/DVD/CD Writer ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8 (OEM) (64-bit) ($79.98 @ Outlet PC)
Keyboard: Logitech Wireless Combo MK260 Wireless Standard Keyboard w/Optical Mouse ($25.98 @ Outlet PC)
Total: $618.33
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2012-11-23 23:35 EST-0500)

Also, I already have a Western Digital My Book Live 2 TB Personal Cloud Storage Drive http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00439GMJ2/ref=oh_deta...

Should I even put a 2tb into my build or just use the networked drive?

Best answer selected by mshowers.