Hi, I'm looking for a little help building a new system - specifically for the case and PSU. I am not a hardcore gamer but do enjoy combat simulation games. Most of my usage will be with my current monitor which offers up to 1600 x 1200 @ 75Hz. However, I will be purchasing a large 1080p HD TV (58" or larger) soon that I will occasionally hookup my PC to. Native resolution would be 1920 x 1080 @ 60Hz although it is possible some newer TV models may be out soon that accept a 120Hz input (but that is a big maybe). Sooo, I plan on building around an e6600 processor, 2 Gb RAM, at least initially a single 8800 GTS 640Mb video card and for now, Win XP Pro. One SATA drive TBD. Overclocking is a real possibility. I haven't decided yet on a motherboard.
If I decide I want to go the SLI route, I'm considering the ASUS P5N32-E SLI and EVGA 122-CK-NF68-A1 680i boards. If I don't do SLI, I'll probably end up in a Gigabyte or ASUS P35 or maybe a P965. I don't plan to wait for the X38 boards as my wife is in a hurry to inheret my existing system due to limitations and problems with her older machine.
So, I'm looking for guidance on quieter cases and PSUs for my SLI and non-SLI options. My current system is an IWill KK266R+, Athlon 1600+, ATI 64MB DDR VIVO setup in an Enlight 7320 300Watt case which I find annoying loud.
The Antec P182 as a case seems to be a leading recommendation from reviews. How about the Sonata III which MWave currently has for $109?! Other options? I really don't want to be spending $200 or more for a case and PSU.
Any help is greatly appreciated.
If I decide I want to go the SLI route, I'm considering the ASUS P5N32-E SLI and EVGA 122-CK-NF68-A1 680i boards. If I don't do SLI, I'll probably end up in a Gigabyte or ASUS P35 or maybe a P965. I don't plan to wait for the X38 boards as my wife is in a hurry to inheret my existing system due to limitations and problems with her older machine.
So, I'm looking for guidance on quieter cases and PSUs for my SLI and non-SLI options. My current system is an IWill KK266R+, Athlon 1600+, ATI 64MB DDR VIVO setup in an Enlight 7320 300Watt case which I find annoying loud.
The Antec P182 as a case seems to be a leading recommendation from reviews. How about the Sonata III which MWave currently has for $109?! Other options? I really don't want to be spending $200 or more for a case and PSU.
Any help is greatly appreciated.