HW Parts List for The Ultimate (and affordable) Windows 7 Media Center

I have compiled a list of HW that seems to work well with Windows 7 MCE. This is the hardware that currently makes up my MCE installation. I purchased most of these parts from the Micro Center in Marietta, GA.


Motherboard:
Gigabyte EP45-UD3P

Memory - 4GB

Video Card:
PNY Nvidia GeForce 9800GT (do not buy an ATI card)
(S/PDIF out header on MB into video card)

BDROM:
Pioneer BDC2202 (BDROM/DVD Writer)

KB/Mouse:
Logitech wireless KB and Mouse

UPS:
Cyberpower with Windows Vista/7 Client (2 minute shutdown)

TV/TUNER/HVR/FM Radio Card:
Hauppauge! WinTV-HVR 2250 (Dual Tuner)

• Note: Install Card, Download and install MCE kit and drivers from Hauppauge website (install drivers, then kit). Run MCE Setup, Settings, TV Signal, Set up TV signal (to enable Radio and TV catalog)
• Note: Comes with IR to control Cable/Sat box. Also comes with MCE remote but I prefer the Mediagate remote

Media Remote Control:
Inland (u-Jam Vista Remote Control) - 'Mediagate' - stock# 881250