Xmas pc for sister

[obsidian86]

APPROXIMATE PURCHASE DATE: soon as parts are settled
BUDGET RANGE:under $400 before rebates

SYSTEM USAGE FROM MOST TO LEAST IMPORTANT: gaming, surfing the internet, watching movies

PARTS NOT REQUIRED: keyboard, mouse, monitor, speakers, OS, graphics card 4870 toxic,ram ddr3 4gb,hdd

PREFERRED WEBSITE(S) FOR PARTS: newegg.com
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: south africa

PARTS PREFERENCES: no preference as long as its good

OVERCLOCKING: Yes
SLI OR CROSSFIRE: Maybe

MONITOR RESOLUTION: 1920x1080

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS:needs a case that will apeal to a 13yr old girl

well i been planning this a while ,my sister seems to have gotten a liking for ut3,so i decided i'll build her a pc as an upgrade from her notebook

i had in mind

amd 620

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819106

scyth mugen 2

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835185093

asus 785 am3

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131406

corsair 550 watt

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139004

only really stuck on the case
was thinking antec p180 mini

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811129041

since she kinda likes mine

 

[batuchka]

Aerocool M40? Looks cute to me!

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=4034172&CatId=32

 

[obsidian86]

looks ok but will it fit a 4870?

 

[batuchka]

Had a user reporting i7/HD 5850 set up and both cards are of same length so ya good to go

 

[batuchka]

Aha a more credible source
http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/other/display/microatx-hiperf-system_3.html

The system we used for our experiments was configured as follows:

Intel Core i7 920 CPU at 2.66GHz;
CoolerMaster Gemin II S CPU cooler;
DFI LanParty JR X58-T3H6 mainboard;
ASUS ENGTX295/2DI graphics card (GeForce GTX 295);
3x1GB Patriot DDR3-1333 memory;
Samsung HD501LJ HDD;
Optiarc AD-5200S DVD±RW burner;
Two Thermaltake TT-8020A fans (80x80x20mm);
Enermax Liberty ECO ELT620AWT-ECO PSU (620W);
Aerocool M40 system case.

 

[obsidian86]

does it come in white?

 

[batuchka]

Hmm i think not
http://translate.google.com.sg/translate?hl=en&sl=de&u=http://www.aerocool.com.tw/case/m40/m40.htm&ei=fgwYS47EPJLk7APLxYzRDw&sa=X&oi=translate&ct=result&resnum=1&ved=0CAkQ7gEwAA&prev=/search%3Fq%3DAerocool%2BM40%26hl%3Den%26rlz%3D1C1GGLS_enSG336SG336

 

[obsidian86]

should be fine i'll drag it to work and powdercoat it white thanks batuchka

 

[batuchka]

You are welcomed ^^