Need input on a mini-itx setup for HTPC

[SXRguyinMA]

Alright so I'm going to be making an HTPC. I'm thinking mini-itx as a form factor bcause of it's size. However I don't know much when it comes to these systems. What would be a decent setup for an HTPC? Something with on-board graphics, SATA, and one of those nice little integrated PSU's.

I'm looking for a S775 board that takes DDR2 if possible, as I've got a Pentium D930 and a gig of DDR2-800 to put in it.

Thanks!

Will

[d_stilgar]

This board (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813500035) is socket 775 and has a built in GeForce 9300.It will do 1080P when coupled with any half decent Core2 CPU. It's a little last gen, but it will be cheaper.

This is more current (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813500056). You would need to get a small form factor video card for it, but you could do modern whatever you want.

This is a good all in one board (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131635). I should say though that the Atom 330 hasn't been the best at HD playback, but the on board 9400M video from the ION supplements it perfectly. This one also has an included wireless, remote, and PSU. I would go this route if all you want is good HD playback and basic games.

[x88x]

Try one of these. They're all S775/DDR2 with a PCIe x16 slot so you can add whatever graphics you want. The more expensive ones have GeForce 9300's onboard.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813500047
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813500042
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813500035
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813500041

EDIT:
I see d_stiglar beat me to some one of those.. If you're looking at the ION platform, try and find an ION 2 board instead. They tend to run about $20-30 more, but have an upgraded CPU, the Intel chipset that was actually designed for the Atom, and an upgraded GPU (GeForce GT330M, iirc).

[SXRguyinMA]

damn those things are more than I thought. maybe I'll try to find a bigger case to use for my HTPC and just keep my Abit ATX board :think: