reasonably priced HTPC

[davowavo]

Originally Posted by JadedRaverLA

I'll try to put together a lower-cost build on Newegg for you to look at. Are there going to be any other uses for this PC? Gaming, etc? Also do you want BD-R/RE burning or just playback?

Once again, thanks so much JadedRaverLA.

I will definitely not do any gaming on the pc.

Although it's probably common anyways, I would like to get a video card with HDMI (to be used down the road) and VGA (necessary for present time).

I only need playback on the blu-ray drive.

As for a case, I'd really *prefer* to have an all black one, with lots of ventilation, and a vent -- if not a fan, on the side....not plexiglass; I don't want bright flashing lights visible from my PC while I'm watching movies in the dark. I've searched extensively for a good quality case -- using the fantastic search capabilities of newegg, in order to see what the negative reviewers have to say, and I've yet to have any luck. I'm still looking.....

Regards,
Dave