Now, I've learned a new lesson about AMD supporting HTPC. Wow, this is future and I have to admit a lot of things changed. So, I guess the final build for me would be this one:
shortstuff_mt wrote :
AMD Athlon X2 4850e 2.5GHz 2 x 512KB L2 Cache Socket AM2 45W Dual-Core Processor - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6819103255 $55.99
GIGABYTE GA-MA78GM-US2H AM2+/AM2 AMD 780G HDMI Micro ATX AMD Motherboard - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6813128379 $79.99 - $10.00 MIR
G.SKILL HK 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6820231219 $40.99
WESTERN DIGITAL WD3200AAKS 320GB SATA 7200 RPM 16MB Hard Drive
http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/Prod [...] t=celebros $51.99
IN WIN Black Steel IW-BT566T.300BL Micro ATX Media Center / HTPC Case - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6811108058 $54.99
LG Black LG Blu-ray/HD DVD-ROM & 16X DVD±R DVD Burner SATA Model GGC-H20LK - OEM
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6827136154 $99.99
Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium SP1 64-bit for System Builders - OEM
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6832116488 $99.99
However, I am still considering to increase my budget to $500-600 range. What is the most important to upgrade if I want to throw in extra $100?