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Prices vary a great deal between outlets. Find a retailer that has a good return policy, as computer components have a chance of being DOA (dead on arrival). You'll want to buy from a company that makes exchanging parts as hassle-free as possible. For a media PC, you won't need the latest and most expensive processor that you might need in a gaming PC. You will need one that can handle HD playback of movies. Look for a mid-range quad-core processor. Try to use a low-energy processor, as this will lower your heating requirements, which will in turn reduce the overall noise of your machine. Your motherboard choices will largely be dictated by your processor choice. USB 3.0, Ethernet, and Wi-Fi are all essential components of a good motherboard. You'll want a motherboard that has HDMI and DVI connectors, depending on the TV that you are connecting it to. HDMI transmits both audio and visual signals, so if you aren't connecting via HDMI you'll need audio connectors such as SPDIF. If you are planning on getting a solid state drive (more on that below), make sure that the motherboard has SATA III support. Motherboard size is determined by the case that you choose, and vice versa. RAM is one of the simpler purchases when building an HTPC. Compare reviews to make sure you are buying from a trusted company, as RAM has a fairly high fail rate. The pin numbers for the sticks of RAM must match the pin number for the motherboard. Make sure that the DDR Type and Frequency are supported by your motherboard. Since RAM is inexpensive, get the highest frequency RAM that your motherboard can support. You will want 8-16 GB, either as 4 sticks of 1GB or 2 sticks of 2GB. You will only need a video card if you are planning on playing games on your HTPC as well. Most motherboards will be able to handle video playback and streaming just fine. If you are adding a video card, you will also need to make sure that your power supply and case (below) will support it. Your storage needs will vary depending on the way you intend to use your HTPC. If you are streaming video from the internet and watching movies on DVD and Blu-ray, you will not need much in the way of storage. If you are archiving video and music files, you could potentially need several terabytes of storage. Either way, you will need at least a 60GB hard drive to install your operating system (OS) and media programs on. Consider a solid state drive for your OS. They are quiet and low power, and quite a bit faster than a traditional hard drive. This will lead to quicker startup times. They are significantly more expensive, however, and may not be suitable for large amounts of storage. Any modern HTPC should have a Blu-ray drive installed. This will get you the best picture quality when watching HD movies. Most Blu-ray drives have a 12x read speed. Make sure to purchase from a trusted manufacturer, as optical drives have a high fail rate. Blu-ray drives also read DVDs and CDs. Look for HTPC cases. These are computer cases that lay flat, and are around the same size as a stereo receiver. You want to strike a balance between good cooling and quiet fans. You also need to make sure the case is big enough to house your components, but not so big that it has lots of unused space. When buying a motherboard and case, make sure that they are compatible sizes. Make sure that the case had adequate fans; if it doesn't add one or two 120mm fans, which are usually the quietest. Your wattage needs will vary depending on your components, but if you don't have a video card, and you're running a solid state hard drive, you will likely not need more than 450 watts. Look for a PSU that is modular, meaning that you can attach cables for just the parts you need. This will cut down on the space requirements, and the low wattage will mean less noise. Having a wireless mouse and keyboard will be very helpful for navigating your computer. There are also several remote options available with either Bluetooth or IR connectivity. You will need video and audio cables to connect your HTPC to your TV and sound system.

summary: Shop around. Choose a processor. Choose a motherboard. Purchase RAM. Choose a video card (optional). Decide on the storage amount. Purchase an optical drive. Pick out a case. Choose the correct power supply (PSU). Pick up some peripherals.

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After a safe amount of time spent in this intermediate zone, you can proceed to the next step. This amount of time will vary depending on the guy: you'll have to feel when it's safe to move on. Basically, you'll know you can go on when he starts giving you some extra attention too. Now, it's time to enter the very-near-to-flirt zone. Tell him things like "I miss/missed you," "I saw/made/met... and I thought of you." Lean on his shoulder if you're tired, for example. At this point, you must have reached a level of confidence between you and him where it's possible for you to do such a thing. Physical intimacy is essential: it will allow him to start questioning his feelings. But don't go overboard; at this point, he's still only your friend. Physical contact must therefore be occasional. Always have a plausible reason: tiredness, feeling blue, or needing a hug. Once again, it is essential not to scare him. Never make it absolutely clear that he is the one you want. Guys like to fight for what they want. So, make him chase you a little bit. Let him know that you're interested, but don't be so available that he thinks you have nothing better to do. Don't respond to his texts immediately. Don't answer the phone every time he calls. Don't be available every time he asks you out. Ignore him only a few times; the risks are if you ignore him too much, there will be trouble coming in the long run. The up side is his heart will be questioning whether you like him or not. Don't seem available all the time after you've gone past your "friend stage." This will make him miss you and wonder what is going on in your life. He will know he's not the only subject on your schedule, leading him to care and love you more and more. Perhaps he'll do it himself in that case, congratulations but perhaps he won't. In that case, don't panic. Remember it's just as hard for boys as it is for girls. If he doesn't ask you out, it doesn't mean he doesn't like you. It might mean he's scared. Drop hints like "I'd love to see this movie but, alas, all my friends have seen it already." And if he still doesn't ask you out, well... do it yourself. Gender roles are so last century.
summary: Make it more obvious. Touch him more. Leave him wanting more. Ask him out.