Hey guys it was about 6 months ago now I started thinking of building a researching HTPCs. At first I was convinced on buying a desktop and making it work as I had never built a computer before, but after researching I decided building was nearly necessary. So I'd like to show off what I thought I'd never be capable of doing! 
As well as help anyone else I can in the process.
Parts list:
Case: Antec NSK1380
OS: Win7
Processor: Intel i3-2125
Motherboard: Asus P8B75-M LE
HD1: Crucial M4 64GB SSD (os + programs)
HD2: Seagate 3TB HD (media storage + backup)
Memory: Kingston HyperX Blu 4GB - 2x2GB DDR3 1600
Power-supply: Antec EarthWatts 380
TV Tuner: Ceton InfiniTV 4 PCi
My entertainment area before:
And after:
The HTPC:
As well as help anyone else I can in the process.Parts list:
Case: Antec NSK1380
OS: Win7
Processor: Intel i3-2125
Motherboard: Asus P8B75-M LE
HD1: Crucial M4 64GB SSD (os + programs)
HD2: Seagate 3TB HD (media storage + backup)
Memory: Kingston HyperX Blu 4GB - 2x2GB DDR3 1600
Power-supply: Antec EarthWatts 380
TV Tuner: Ceton InfiniTV 4 PCi
My entertainment area before:
And after:
The HTPC:
