Help selecting case and PSU

[cb]

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.

 

[WaTaGuMp]

Well if you dont mind a full tower the coolermasters own. This is the one I have and its awesome, major room inside for hiding cables and for installations, its also BTX capable if down the road you go that route. This case is a little more money tho.



http://www.coolermaster.com/pr...tail&tbcate=168&id=166

 

[Zepper]

Size? Color? Optional stuff?

.b.h.

 

[cb]

Color is not an issue. Trying to stick to mid-tower. Also trying to keep the system relatively quiet. I don't need clear side panels or LED lit fans - I'm not big on LED bling but won't turn it away if the case is good. As for options, pretty standard and basic - front USB ports and 120mm fans - two included preferred but not required.

 

[WaTaGuMp]

Originally posted by: cb
Color is not an issue. Trying to stick to mid-tower. Also trying to keep the system relatively quiet. I don't need clear side panels or LED lit fans - I'm not big on LED bling but won't turn it away if the case is good. As for options, pretty standard and basic - front USB ports and 120mm fans - two included preferred but not required.

Well the one I listed has everything you specified except its not a mid tower.

 

[cb]

WaTaGuMp, can you tell me what the model number is of that case? The link to CoolerMaster does not return any info. Thanks.

 

[Zepper]

I believe Gump meant to link to the 800 series of Stackers. See my Rosewill thread here. I like the R5601 better but bought the R5604 as the 5601 doesn't ever seem to be on sale... And the PSU in my FS/T listing (click on the link in my sig) should be adequate for your proposed system unless you go SLI. For SLI, look at the Enhance ENP-5150GH from eWiz.com.

.bh.

 

[WaTaGuMp]

Weird the site was being wacky, anyhow its actually the case thats similar to the 800 series just with 1 rear fan.



http://www.coolermaster.com/pr...=detail&tbcate=17&id=4

 

[Zepper]

The STC-T01 is my favorite for extreme systems, but as was said above, it isn't a midTower.

.bh.