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    Here are the parts I am thinking of using, I am trying to keep it under $400

    For the CPU & Motherboard, I am looking at one of these two combos. Is the extra $15 for the second one worth it?:
    [url=http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.254104]http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.254104[/url]
    or
    [url=http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.254102]http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.254102[/url]

    TV Tuner:
    [url=http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16815293002]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16815293002[/url]

    Hard Drive:
    [url=http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136382]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136382[/url]

    Memory
    [url=http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820145180]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820145180[/url]

    I am looking at one of these 3 options for the case, which would keep the system the coolest and quietest?:
    [url=http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811148030]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811148030[/url]
    or
    [url=http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811156070]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811156070[/url]
    or
    [url=http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811162011]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811162011[/url]

    DVD Drive
    [url=http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827151175]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827151175[/url]

    Any other recommendations or suggestions? Is the 450watt psu big enough to add a graphics card or blue ray player later?

    I can get windows very cheap, so it doesnt have to factor into the cost

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