New linux box build

[lamagra1913]

Purpose: Ubuntu box running vmserver. This will not need to be a graphic intensive so i chose a cheap graphics card.

Please review my build and suggest a case and psu. I do not want to spend a ton of money on the case. All i need is something to sit in the corner and be cool.

MOBO-
GIGABYTE GA-P35-DS3L LGA 775 Intel P35 ATX All Solid Capacitor Intel Motherboard - Retail
Model #: GA-P35-DS3L
http://www.newegg.com/product/product.aspx?item=N82E16813128059

Graphics Card-
EVGA 256-P2-N733-LR GeForce 8400GS 256MB 64-bit GDDR2 PCI Express x16 HDCP Ready Video Card
http://www.newegg.com/product/product.aspx?item=N82E16814130316


CPU
Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 Kentsfield 2.4GHz LGA 775 Quad-Core Processor Model BX80562Q6600 - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/product/product.aspx?item=N82E16819115017

Ram
G.SKILL 4GB(2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model
http://www.newegg.com/product/product.aspx?item=N82E16820231122

CD-ROM (probably wont even be needed)
LITE-ON 20X DVD±R DVD Burner with LightScribe Black SATA Model LH-20A1L-05 - OEM
http://www.newegg.com/product/product.aspx?item=N82E16820231122

Heatsink
ARCTIC COOLING Freezer 7 Pro 92mm CPU Cooler - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/product/product.aspx?item=N82E16835186134

 

[akhilles]

The list looks good. You can ditch the Freezer & use the mobo to control cpu fan speed, if you're not overclocking.

Look at sub $50 CoolerMaster cases & a 350W-ish Earthwatts.

 

[lamagra1913]

The list looks good. You can ditch the Freezer & use the mobo to control cpu fan speed, if you're not overclocking.

Look at sub $50 CoolerMaster cases & a 350W-ish Earthwatts.

I was thinking about getting a coolermaster though some of the flashy cases such as
http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16811146025
look pretty cool. Though I would much rather have it be cool inside my case than have pretty plastic front piece.. haha

I was also thinking about going with 500w or so of power. It may be a bit overkill but i just wasnt for sure.

 

[akhilles]

The NZXT case isn't a bad one as it has 120mm intakes & exhaust.

The 8400GS recommends a 350W psu. Pick up a brand name & you're good to go. If you plan to upgrade to a bigger gpu, look up their power requirements. It's listed under specs at newegg & the manufacturer's site.