Need help deciding on a case and other components...

[Bighairyman]

So I'm building a new gaming computer and I'm wondering what case I should get. I would like the computer to be quiet and cool. I like a more classy look (not flashy) Here is what I'll be putting in it...

e6600
MSI 975x (still not sure on this one...suggestions?)
Corsair DDR2 2GB
Antec 550 truepower trio (should I upgrade?)
EVGA 8800GTS
2 36GB Raptors hds
1 500GB seagate hd

suggestions?

 

[locky28]

Some favourites of mine....

Thermaltake Mambo
Antec P180 (revision b)
Lian Li PC-7+
Silverstone TJ09

Swap the Fan's with some Noctua 120's and silent and cool is what it'll be all about.

The latter two brands make exelent cases and you should have a look throught their complete line of products. Excelent build quality you won't be disapointed by either of those last two brands.

 

[tool_462]

There a particular reason you are going MSI for a mobo? Just wondering.

I would recommend the P180B for a good price (classy style, nice and quite) or the TJ09 (expensive, but potentially the best case you can buy.)

 

[Bighairyman]

I was thinking it was a quality mobo? No? What would you get?

 

[tool_462]

Plan on OCing? It is a good board, but if you plan on OCing and are looking for some certain features there may be better.

 

[Catfish_82]

I went with an Antec Sonata II. Very classy looking and very cool running. It's an ATX tower for 12.0 x 9.6 mobos. Also has many, many bays. I'd say you'd be set for upgrading

 

[rook]

I went with an Antec SOLO. Nice and quiet. A little heavy but I don't move it much. HD suspension is great, can't even hear my Raptor.

 

[cattbert]

As to the Antec P180B earlier posters recommended, there is a good sale on at Fry's right now on it ... $79.99 after a $40 rebate:

http://shop2.outpost.com/product/4843800

Same one at Newegg right now is $129.99:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16811129017

 

[billdcat4]

How about the Lian Li PC7a Plus II. Im going to get one along with a Seasonic S12 Energy Plus 550w that has 41 max amps.

How are the Seasonic FM121 120mm manual control fans?

 

[SlipperyMonkey]

I've been thinking about buying almost the exact same setup, and was contemplating the Antec Solo case, as I'm not particularly crazy about the slightly larger dimensions of the P180, the front case door or that it has the PSU at the bottom.

But, I've been wondering if there's even room in the Solo for a 8800GTS graphics card?! Anyone know?