which case

[BUNTRO]

What case should i go with for a:
A64 3800+
Antec 550W PSU
OCZ 2GB PC3200
Audigy 2 ZS Gamer
GIGABYTE "GA-K8NSNXP-939"

I'm looking between $50-100. Take a look at my system specs. Good system? Will a normal heatsink/fan with the CPU be good enough for now? Thanks.

 

[Obtuse]

<A HREF="http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=11-119-035&depa=0" target="_new">Here</A> is a nice case for the upper end of that $100. For the lower end, I'd recommend <A HREF="http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=11-123-027&depa=0" target="_new">this</A>

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[Mr5oh]

Out of the two Obtuse linked to, I would go with the cooler master, it will provide better cooling. The heat sink that comes with the CPU will work fine.

The system looks great, so don't skimp out on the case, spend a little extra and you will get a better case. Two things on the RAM, you may want to go a little faster than the PC3200, just incase you do some overclocking on the CPU. There shouldn't be much jump in price for a little faster RAM. Also why 2 gig, any reason, thats a lot of RAM for most games and such?

Should be an awesome system, which video card are you planning on using?

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[BUNTRO]

well..right now I'm running a P4 2.3 with 1 GB of ram, Audigy platinum, and a Ti 4400. The graphics card i was going to get would be the 6800GT. From what i've read, it seems that it has gotten better reviews than the X800XT by Radeon. I'm going with 2GB of ram because my system that i have now is using 1GB and i'm constantly dropping down in the 100MB and below mark running 3DSM. Is 2 too much? What would you choose if you had this system? I may try overclocking in the future, but I just want a fairly stable system at the moment. All suggestions are highly appreciated.

 

[xeonic]

I would also recommend CoolerMaster praetorian, it provides very good cooling solution

 

[Mr5oh]

No 2 gig is not too much, really you can't have too much RAM (Within reason). An average user won't fully use a gig, I normally don't use all of the gig I have, but since you are using some programs that need the RAM, I would go with the 2 gig also.

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[BUNTRO]

Thanks for your help. I just ordered today and all is good. Now, i can't wait to get it and put this beast together! Again, thanks a lot for the advice!

 

[upec]

CoolerMaster praetorian case is great. I also have great experience with it.

 

[Worf101]

The Praetorian is a "great" case. I built my first system with one in 2001. It's still doing yoeman service now as my son's machine. Just did a MoBo rebuild on it and everythings wonderful. It'll do you good.

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