DIY Media Center PC

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I want to eventually build my own Media Center PC. The goal of this project is:

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Actually this page is being co-opted to use for the parts list for Stephanie's MythTV box. Besides, once I finalize this and build it, I have all the info I need to build my own!!

(Note: All prices are rounded up for simplicity's sake, i.e. $49.99 becomes $50)

Motherboard and CPU:

Video card:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814129129 VisionTek Radeon 3850, $60

HD:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822152101 Samsung SpinPoint 1TB drive, $90

Optical drive:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827129040 Pioneer DVR-117DBK $25

Case/PSU:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811144231 Apevia HTPC case, $65