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    HTPC first build (EVER) - will these specs work?

    cool, thanks again. had another look and saw what you're saying about the case fitting both micro and full. So if i have the space, is there any reason not to start out with a full sized motherboard? Are they just more expensive (which would explain why I'm struggling to find one at a similar...
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    HTPC first build (EVER) - will these specs work?

    Following Wolfshadw's advice on case/mobo size, it would look more like this nMEDIAPC Black Aluminum / Acrylic / Steel HTPC 6000B ATX Media Center / HTPC Case - $80 MSI 970A-G46 AM3+ AMD 970 SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX AMD Motherboard with UEFI BIOS - $80 Storage - Seagate Barracuda ST2000DM001 2TB...
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    HTPC first build (EVER) - will these specs work?

    thanks so much for the VERY fast reply.
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    HTPC first build (EVER) - will these specs work?

    Hi All, Wanted to start by saying thank you in advance for all your help. I'm trying to cut the cord and build an HTPC, but just about all the info I have is from reading for the past week. I'm not an IT guy or sure that this will work, so I really appreciate if anyone could have a look over...