[bsternfels]

I currently have HTPC build below. I am looking for a newer, faster and slimmer system that will be able to have DTS-HD M, Dolby True etc. Some stuff I can still use, but a much slimmer case and audio is a must. Any suggestions? Looking at being in group 7 with a slimmer case.

MOBO:
Asus P5N7A-VM

Processor:
Intel Pentium Processor E5300

Drive:
Western Digital 1 TB Caviar Green SATA Intellipower 32 MB Cache

Optical:
LG Electronics CH08LS10 LightScribe SATA Blu-ray Combo Drive

Case:
Antec NSK2480 w/ 380W PS

RAM:
Did not order; 4GB leftover from another PC

[bsternfels]

Looking at this:

MOBO:
ASUS Intel H77 mini ITX Motherboard - P8H77-I
http://www.amazon.com/ASUS-Intel-H77-min...ds=P8H77-I

Processor:
Intel Core i5-3470
http://www.amazon.com/Intel-Core-i5-3470...el+core+i5

GPU:
ASUS GT630
http://www.amazon.com/ASUS-GT630-2GD3-DD...eforce+630

Drive:
Same as Above

Optical:
Same as Above

Ram:
Same as Above

Case:
Need Suggestions, but thoughts are below

Silverstone Tek Aluminum Mini-ITX/Mini-DTX Case
http://www.amazon.com/Silverstone-Alumin...i+itx+case

[bluray]

For $800, you can have this powerful "Alienware X51" with the latest Intely iVy Bridge i5 and full size nVidia gaming GPU. The case is barely bigger than an Xbox 360.....and it is ready for XBMC out of the box.....

I don't think that you can find any slimmer case that can support full size gaming GPU....the Silverstone Tek case is not small either...

[bsternfels]

Thanks bluray!

I have some left over parts so I don't think I'm going to go down the pre-built route. After looking at cases, I dont like the current one I have because it wide and bulky. I was just looking for something a bit smaller hence the mini ITX route. Currently, I can just add a Nvidia 630 series card to my current system and achieve the HD bitstreaming which is the major part of the goal to accomplish. I don't use the PC for anything else other than XBMC.