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<blockquote data-quote="MPM" data-source="post: 844012" data-attributes="member: 54710">So, after few days of intensive browsing, I'm leaning towards:Gigabyte GA-Z68MX-UD2H-B3; andIntel Core i3 2100 3,1GHz or Intel Core i3 2105 3,1GHz to start with and then, if I'm not happy with integrated graphics, add:Asus GeForce ENGT440 DC Silent/DI/1GD3&nbsp;Main question:1. What do you think about that choice?&nbsp;And few more questions:2. Difference between 2100 and 2105 is integrated graphics - HD2000 vs HD3000. If there is any difference, which one is better suited for HTPC and MP? (Obviously, I understand that HD3000 is newer and more powerful, but that doesn't necessarily answer my question...)3. Will choice of SSD and DDR make any significant difference for me given the target use (i.e. pure HTPC)?To clarify, I will have SSD, but will SATAI vs SATAII vs SATAIII make any difference? Similar for DDR... It will be DDR3, but will faster ones and/or lower latency make any difference?4. GF440 is passively cooled. I would also like to get passive PSU and CPU cooling but I'm worried that it may be too much with no air flow what so ever. What do you think?If I choose active cooling for one of components, does it make more sense to do it for CPU or PSU?&nbsp;Thanks,MPM</blockquote>

[QUOTE="MPM, post: 844012, member: 54710"] So, after few days of intensive browsing, I'm leaning towards: Gigabyte GA-Z68MX-UD2H-B3; and Intel Core i3 2100 3,1GHz or Intel Core i3 2105 3,1GHz to start with and then, if I'm not happy with integrated graphics, add: Asus GeForce ENGT440 DC Silent/DI/1GD3 Main question: 1. What do you think about that choice? And few more questions: 2. Difference between 2100 and 2105 is integrated graphics - HD2000 vs HD3000. If there is any difference, which one is better suited for HTPC and MP? (Obviously, I understand that HD3000 is newer and more powerful, but that doesn't necessarily answer my question...) 3. Will choice of SSD and DDR make any significant difference for me given the target use (i.e. pure HTPC)? To clarify, I will have SSD, but will SATAI vs SATAII vs SATAIII make any difference? Similar for DDR... It will be DDR3, but will faster ones and/or lower latency make any difference? 4. GF440 is passively cooled. I would also like to get passive PSU and CPU cooling but I'm worried that it may be too much with no air flow what so ever. What do you think? If I choose active cooling for one of components, does it make more sense to do it for CPU or PSU? Thanks, MPM [/QUOTE]

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