Ok i need some help with my PC build

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#1 Petermannc31
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I want to build a pc for 500USD does not have to game hard just AOEII and WOW.

however I want to turn this baby into a server/htpc in the next couple of years so please keep that in mind.

i will be building my self and i could increase the budget if really needed.

Also dual core is nessary(or quad cuz it will eventualy be playing movies and acting as a server) and i already have a HDD with an OS on it.

And PSU needs to be 80%+

thx comunity :)'

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for the PSU, I would recommend Corsair brand. It's one of the best out there. It's up to you how many watts you're going to need. I picked up a Corsair 750TX 750watt PSU and it's wonderful. If you want a quad, go with Q6600, if you want a core 2 duo, I would go with the E8400. The price:performance is pretty incredible.
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HTPC automatically means look to the AMD 780G or Nvidia Geforce 8300 chipsets. An X2 can be had for about $60. There are nice Antec, FSP or Silverstone PSUs for about $40-60. 3-400W is all you really need.