Help me build my HTPC! (1 Viewer)

[blackbird321]

First, the biggest thing im worried about is how netflix streaming works with the software. If it doesn't work anymore, i won't even try to build the system, since it's one of my primary purposes. All i want the box to do is to play 1080p Blu-ray, and stream Netflix, i don't even need to record tv shows. I would like a super small case, probably about the size of a dvd player or smaller, and i would like to fit my budget of around $300. Im planning to hook up the system to a 42inch plasma tv via HDMI. Can people recommend me some hardware?

This is what i've been thinking about:
8200 Motherboard(WHAT BRAND?????)- $70
Amd X2 2.5GHZ- $60
Cosair 2GB Memory- $9.99
Liteon Blu-ray drive +PowerDVD software-$99
Stolen(from old computer) 20gb hd- $0
Stolen Wireless B/G card- $0
Case-$50
A remote(i don't know how much that is)
= around $300 done.

What case do people recommend and what speed of Processor should i get? Do I really need to SLI my set? What kinds of Fans do i need to keep it quiet?
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820145034
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819103255
Newegg.com - LITE-ON Black 4X Blu-ray DVD-ROM 12X DVD-ROM 32X CD-ROM SATA Internal 4X Blu-ray DVD ROM Model DH-4O1S-08 - Blu-Ray Drives
Newegg.com - hec Black 0.7mm Thickness SECC Steel 7KJ9 Micro ATX Media Center / HTPC Case - HTPC / Media Center Cases

Im thinking about using these plugins:
https://forum.team-mediaportal.com/pl...support-34588/
https://www.team-mediaportal.com/file...etflixManager/
https://www.team-mediaportal.com/comp...leinfo/id,684/

 

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