Help in building HTPC

[longgee]

Hi everyone, I am new here so please bear with me

I am thinking of creating an HTPC and i would like to seek your expertise as I am a beginner and don't have much knowledge when it comes to computers. I want my Home Theater PC to be:

- quiet
- up-gradable
- can play recent games in medium-low settings
- low power consumption

Thank you.

 

[zeyuanfu]

What's your budget?

 

[zeyuanfu]

Also, will you run SLI or overclock?

 

[longgee]

below 1000usd. For future upgrade, maybe SLI.

 

[zeyuanfu]

Build coming right up!
BTW how long do you want your build to last?

 

[longgee]

thank you zeyuanfu!

For 5 years? i am not sure since this will be my first time

 

[zeyuanfu]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($224.74 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($28.66 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock Z97 Anniversary ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($92.95 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory ($76.50 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($53.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 780 3GB DirectCU II Video Card ($437.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: NZXT Source 210 (White) ATX Mid Tower Case ($33.20 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($64.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $1013.02
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-09-20 18:17 EDT-0400
This would be as good as it gets right now. With a 4690K and a 780, the build is good for at least a few years.