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Ok, need some help and suggestions here. First, let me tell you what I want out of this system (budget around $1000-1500), not a true HTPC by definition, but in spirit
I mainly want a fairly quiet HTPC (no loud fans) that will 1. play multiple formats - mostly HD files, such as (MKV, WMVHD, AVI, MPEG HD) I have a lot of high-bit HD files that I would like to be able to play through Miro or Windows media player flawlessley, e.g. (smooth playback, no studdering when scanning through files - not sure if that's a memory, cpu, or gpu issue?) A graphics card that does most of the decoding, relieving the CPU and heat issues. 2. Something I will be able to do minor gaming on, such as Left 4 dead with fairly good settings. 3. Something that will be able to handle Blu-ray writing/ripping at decent speeds. 4. Can handle video editing/encoding duties at a decent to good rate. 5. Also will want something compatible with Windows 7 and lots of RAM.
As this will be my first build, I would like to make it as simple as possible, by hopefully being able to find some pre-assembled items, like a motherboard with, cpu, gpu, power supply combined. I want to do the least amount of assembling required
Something along the lines of this http://dealitem.com/Deal/1316309/ZOT...30-1.6GHz.aspx I just don't think that would be enough for what I want. Also, this is the case I want to use, so consider that when making suggestions: http://www.nmediapc.com/htpc8000.htm
I saw this on ebay:
http://cgi.ebay.com/Vintage-Style-Me...item4cedb794ec
Not sure about how good that processor/gpu would handle what I'm looking for.
I wish there was a place I could just pick my parts and have someone build it for me.

As this will be my first build, I would like to make it as simple as possible, by hopefully being able to find some pre-assembled items, like a motherboard with, cpu, gpu, power supply combined. I want to do the least amount of assembling required

I saw this on ebay:
http://cgi.ebay.com/Vintage-Style-Me...item4cedb794ec
Not sure about how good that processor/gpu would handle what I'm looking for.
I wish there was a place I could just pick my parts and have someone build it for me.