HTPC build for Xbmc + light gaming
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Hello everyone

I want to build a HTPC for videoplayback and XBMC stuff (the whole shabang) as well as some light gaming (mainly dota 2 and snes/psx/ps2/Gamecube/wii Emulation.
Not looking for high performance gaming, just those things I mentioned should run smoothly on 1080p)

I was thinking of going with the Windows #5 build running a dual boot Windows/Elec setup.
Components I will be using:

Intel Core i3-3225 55W / Intel HD 4000
GIGABYTE GA-H77N-WIFI LGA 1155 USB3.0 SATA-III HDMI S/PDIF UEFI
Got plenty of Ram and SSD's lying around, so I'm set there.

For the case, I was thinking of swapping the Antec for a Chieftec Flyer FI-01W)

Problems I foresee:

The Hd 4000 graphics won't cut it for Dota and Wii emulation
What <100$ GPU could you recommend for my needs? I assume I would need a low profile GPU since everything else won't fit in the case. is that correct?
Do I need additioanl cooling other than what comes with the cpu/case?
Is the 200 Watt PSU strong enough for the I3 + dedicated GPU?

If there's any other thing you would change (cpu/case) I'm open for suggestions.
Thanks in advance.
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1 x Intel Core i3-3225, 2x 3.30GHz, boxed (BX80637I33225)
1 x Gigabyte GA-H77N-Wi-Fi, H77 (dual PC3-12800U DDR3)
1 x Sapphire Radeon HD 7750, 1GB GDDR5, DVI, Micro HDMI, Mini DisplayPort, low profile (11202-10-20G)
1 x Chieftec Flyer FI-01W white, 200W TFX12V, Mini-ITX

What do you guys think?
Will the GPU fit in the case? what about heat, you guys think it will be an issue?
PSU shoule be strong enough.

any comments?
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