12 Great Components for the Ultimate HD PC

Zack Stern, PC World

Tuesday, May 13, 2008 10:00 PM PDT

Case: Silverstone Crown CW03-MT

I've been fantasizing for years about the ideal high-def computer, and now I've built the ultimate entertainment system from 12 killer components. To read my entire HD PC how-to, click here. To see which parts I picked for my HD machine, read on.

Pick a case that will look good on your desk or as part of your home entertainment center. Many home-theater cases include displays for identifying the name of a song that's playing and even for navigating media: in a word, slick. I chose the SilverStone Crown CW03-MT as the case for my HD PC, largely because of this integrated LCD display.

Case price: $700

System subtotal: $700

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