Intel Core i3-2100 3.1GHz LGA 1155 Dual-Core CPU
Scythe SCSK-1100 CPU Cooler
The i3-2100 is plenty. Google "Sandy Bridge" for more info.
An aftermarket cooler is not strictly necessary, but they are pretty, will keep your chip cooler, and make less noise.
Here the Intel cooler which comes with the CPU on the left and the aftermarket on the right. The CPU is in the center. This is a 65W CPU. It does not mean it uses that much power, it just means it is designed to dissipate at most that much heat. In fact our whole HTPC only consumes 32W while streaming. That is the same as half a light bulb.
Both coolers are low profile. The Scythe, at 64mm, is absolutely as tall as you can go for a build with this case.
Intel Core i3-2100 3.1GHz LGA 1155 Dual-Core CPU
Scythe SCSK-1100 CPU Cooler
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