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Low Cost HTPC Build

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I am building a new HTPC after trying out a WD TV Live and not liking certain elements, (lack of metadata from NAS files, no faves on network etc). I will be building this cheap and cheerful and installing XBMC and connecting over a wired network via powerline devices to my DNS-323 NAS.

Parts:

CPU AMD A4 5300 APU
MOTHERBOARD MSi FM2-A55M-E33
RAM AMD MEMORY Entertainment Edition 4GB PC3-12800 CL9 DDR3 SDRAM (1 x 4GB)
SSD Kingston 64GB (already own)
CASE/PSU INWIN IW-BK623 Micro ATX Tiny Tower, Black w/ 300W Power Supply

The total including shipping and taxes was $190.90, so quite a good deal.

I believe the only thin it will not be capable of is bitstream HD audio, this is due to the ATi drivers and I believe there is no resolution, so all my audio will be transferred via LCPM, let me know if I am wrong.
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I am actually in the exact same situation, and I also own a WD-TV Live. It works pretty well for some tasks, but lacks in ability to play bluray backups etc.

That being said, lifehacker made this tutorial (read: slightly dated now )

I will be following this thread, looking forward to peoples feedback!
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I have the HTPC up and running, I have installed Windows 7 and XBMC and everything is working well, I can stream files from my NAS over the network, I am using Powerline Ethernet adaptors not wifi. I just need to test Netflix 1080p streaming on it tonight and then work out how to setup Wake On Lan for my Android XBMC remote.
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