HOW TO: Build Your Own Media Center PC, Part 2
Last week, I showed you how to buy all the pieces to build your own media center PC for around 
$1,500. This week, it’s time to roll up your sleeves and get to work–I’ll show you how to assemble the PC, install the operating system, and finally, use it.
The first step is be to prepare the motherboard. Figure 29 shows the MSI 945GM2 with the Intel Pentium D fitted into the socket. Also, notice that Samurai Z CPU Cooler on top of the CPU.
Next, fit the hard disk, graphics card, TV tuner, and DVD writer onto the casing. Figure 30 shows my assembled computer in the Antec Fusion case. For the Antec casing, the VFD display connects to the casing via a USB connector. Be sure to connect it to a USB connector on the motherboard. Likewise, do the same for the Mozart SX. WindowsDevCenter.com — Build Your Own Media Center PC, Part 2