Thoughts on the new HTPC build

Darth Rache

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Ok, guys/gals this is the new prospected HTPC/Steam Box. Let me know what ya'll think. The budget is as close to 500$ as i can get without making sacrifices on hardware. I'm breaking my own rules with the PSU....i know the Caps are shit but it will do until i can replace it, but here is what i have so far any help would be appreciated.

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/KycpmG
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/KycpmG/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Pentium G3258 3.2GHz Dual-Core Processor ($74.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-B85N Mini ITX LGA1150 Motherboard ($75.24 @ Amazon)
Memory: Kingston Black 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($75.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($83.98 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Asus Radeon HD 7770 2GB Video Card ($111.00)
Case: Cooler Master Elite 130 Mini ITX Tower Case ($48.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: Corsair CX 430W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($21.80 @ Amazon)
Total: $521.98
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available