new htpc help

[ryu4000]

I use xbmc aeon nox and aeon mq 4 like both but seem to be cpu limtied by my current setup uses around 25-92% this is just idle doing nothing but looking at cpu usage.

old build

Case antec black fusion http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811129054
amd e-350
4gb ram 1066 going reuse
win 7 64bit
gt 430 going reuse

New build
CPU i3 3225 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819116774 going use stock fan
Mobo http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813121506

 

[nitrobass24]

I would pick a board that has a H77 northbridge...no need for the GT430.