openelec HTPC (or windows in a pinch)

HI Guys,
I'm looking into building my first XBMC based HTPC. I have built WMC HTPC's before but I really like the look of XBMC.

My wishlist for this build is that it be an all-in-one solution (PVR, Blu-Ray, DVD, Media player).
My preference is to use Openelec (I know that BR is not natively supported by Openelec/Linux, but there are ways) as you can't beat the price and I wan't as much of an appliance feel as possible.

Of course if it all goes pear shaped with Openelec, I can/will go back to Win7.... but that is not my preference.

My shopping list so far is:

Intel DH61AG Mini-ITX Motherboard $124.99
Intel Core i5 3470 LGA1155 CPU 3.2Ghz 6Mb Cache Ivy Bridge $199.00
Corsair CMSO2GX3M1A1333C9 2GB PC-10600 (1333MHz) SODIMM x2 $30.00
Bitfenix Prodigy $116.00
BD-ROM $0.00
Western Digital CaviarGreen 2TB 64MB SATA 3 $112.00
Kingston 60G SSD V+200 $58.00
Tuner HVR-2200 $0.00
USB 3.0 16GB Voyager Proven Durabilit Flash Drive Corsair $19.50
IR Receiver w/Cable and Custom Mounting Bracket for Intel CIR Motherboards $21.95


I am not sure if the SSD is needed if I run Openelec from the Flashdrive included here. I will definately grab one if I default back to W7.

I believe that the Tuner card in this build should work with Openelec PVR build??

Also, has anyone got any experience with the remote I have included here? Will it drive openelec/XBMC ok?

PLEASE be as critical as you like. Pull it apart and tell me what I have wrong, or right.

Thanks for taking the time guys!