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Hello, so currently I am using a Dell C2D setup for my HTPC with a few external drives attached. I want to build a new HTPC that is more up to date. What CPU brand would you guys recommend? I want to keep the build as cheap as possible but still work fine. I run XBMC "Frodo" and want to be able to play my 720p and 1080p .mkv files without a hitch. I also will have the HTPC hooked up to my surround sound system so the mobo needs to have HDMI out. Does anyone have some good case recommendations that look nice and don't break the bank? I would like to keep it as small as possible, so mATX is probably the smallest I can go since I will need to fit in 2-3 3.5" HDD's and 1 2.5" SSD.