AMD FX 4100 Computer Build

I finally got tired of my slow computer that i've been using for over 10 years. A year ago i moved it downstairs to act as my HTPC (Home Theater Personal Computer). I was able to because i built a new AMD quad-core computer for $200. I'm using that computer with my 32" 1080p LCD TV. I was using it as my but even just as a browser and movie player is was slow. So i bought new parts and reused the case. That way i would be able to use the internet and watch Blu-Ray HD movies on my 51" plasma TV without any skipping.

Here's what the computer and case looked like before i started.

The case was super dirty, all of the fans had a thick coating of hard dust.

The case cleaned and emptied.
So like before, here are the parts i bought.

Even though i am spending the same amount, $200, as i did a year ago, all the parts i bought are better than before. My video card is a Radeon HD 6670 which cost $60. Last year i spent the same amount and got a 6470. I got 8Gb of ram versus 4Gb. But the biggest difference is the CPU. The new AMD FX 4100. And as always with Microcenter, when you buy the CPU, the motherboard is only $10.

The HIS - Radeon HD 6670 video card.

Corsair SMS 3 RAM - 8Gb
Motherboard installed.
I originally didn't buy a new power supply, i went with my old 350 watt PSU.

Here is everything installed and connected.

It started up, i installed Windows 7 using a USB Flash Memory Stick. But during the first 2 weeks of running it crashed 4 times. I realized that the old 350w power supply was probably not able to handle the new computer. So i bought a Corsair 420w power supply for $20 after rebate. It runs perfect now.

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EDIT:
Parts, Prices and Stores

• CPU -- AMD FX 4100 - $89 (Microcenter)

• Motherboard -- Asus M5A 78L-M LX Plus - $10 (Microcenter - normally $50, but only $10 with the purchase of CPU)

• Video Card -- HIS Radeon 6670 - $60 (Microcenter - after $15 mail in rebate)

• RAM -- Corsair XMS-3 8Gb - $30 (Microcenter - after $20 mail in rebate)

• Power Supply -- Corsair CX430 - $20 (Newegg - after $20 mail in rebate)

• Case -- Reused old case - "Free"

• Monitor -- 51" Plasma TV - "Free"

• Mouse & Keyboard -- Reused wireless - "Free"

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