Core i3 budget build

[Firebolt1]

What sort of external blu-ray burner/writer could I use with this build? I'm envisioning it as a plex media center that can rip my blu-ray movies, do some light video and photo editing. Oh, and I can use it to watch NHL gamecenter too!

 

[karacho]

The GFX card is included, it just wasn't listed on Newegg.

Included? you means the builtin GFX chip?

 

[gmoore]

i am trying to essentially do the same thing for around $400.

so is that GFX card you suggested fully compatible?

also any ideas for MOBO? i'm looking to land around $80. this is what i have on my wishlist as of now: MSI H55M-E23 LGA 1156 Intel H55 HDMI Micro ATX Intel Motherboard

what do you think?

thanks a lot!