Hey everyone, I'm building my first HTPC and hoping someone around here can help me! I've been doing research lately and feel that I can build what I want for between $500-$700, obviously the cheaper the better, but I don't want to have minimal performance. I'm going to be loading XBMC on there I think (unless everything thinks WMC or Boxee is better?). - Wi-Fi card (n preferably for HD streaming but not necessary) - 1TB storage, with other HDD slots available for upgrade - Cable/Tuner card slot (do not currently need one) - A nice looking case- found this one, but if other nice ones are available please show them to me! Newegg.com - nMEDIAPC Red Wood Wood/Steel HTPC 8000 ATX Media Center / HTPC Case - I will be playing very few games on this (SNES and NES roms) - OS will be a Linux variant - Also as for a DVD drive or BR-drive, I don't really need one as I have a Ps3 for my Blu-Ray's, but would want to back them up and play them off my HTPC evevntually. If I'm missing anything please fill me in! I'm hoping to put together a solid list of parts I need so I can just order everything at once and put it together in an afternoon! Thanks for everyone's help!
