Going Crosseyed

I'm up to page two of a very long geek rant.

Mr Brain and the Eyeball Twins hurting...

Updated Thoughts on HTPC

I was going through my old archives and having a quick read.

Found myself starting at my post about building HTPCs.

Thought I'd run through it again.
( Cut for those who are just not interested )

Updated Thoughts on HTPC (Part 2)

This is more of a addenum, rather than part two.

Here are some other things I'd add to the HTPC:
( And under the cut it goes )

Let me know if I have missed anything, or alternatives for any components across either posts. Please give me REASONS to change them, mind you. I'd be interested in your reasoning.