Advice Please

Hello All,

I am sorry for the same old question but I have been reading everywhere for about a month and all I have managed to do is confuse the hell out of myself. I am wanting to build a htpc just to play movies. Nothing else. I want to rip my movie collection (normal DVD and some HD-DVD and Blu-ray discs) to keep them out of the hands of destructive little children. I have chosen a case with a 7" lcd touchscreen. And am partial to AMD just because they are the underdog but not against Intel for a good reason.

Now for the same ole question(s)

Which motherboard?
Which processor?
Which sound card?
Which video card?
One that can drive two outputs (one for 7" lcd and one for the tv) Or two separate video cards? Or a motherboard with video on board for the 7" lcd?


Thanks for any advice.

I would like to stay under $800 total. The case is around $300.

Sorry, I have some of the components already. DVD drive, memory, quite fans, & p/s. I was not including the software in that budget.

Memory is cheap. Especially with all the sales and rebates one can find. I didn't want to limit my options. I have an LG combo HD-DVD & Blu-ray drive. I am sorry I did not provide enough information. Perhaps I should ask this way. I want to only play back ripped movies and utilize the 7" lcd display. I would prefer to use separate components vs a motherboard with video & audio on board. That will help upgrading in the future. Budget in not really an issue but I am about getting a good value. I do not need the absolute latest and greatest when something 1/3 the price will do just fine.

Nope, 7" is for menu use only.