Some general question from a first time builder...

1. If I plan on having 2 LCD monitors in the future is it best to have 2 DVI ports?

2. Do integrated graphics on mobos ever have 2 DVI ports? I don't need radically great graphics.....this machine is not for gaming but for audio production.

3. Is a cheap case OK if it will not be moved much at all and does have a 120mm fan for good cooling? What are some 'best bang for you buck' type cases in the, say, $20-40 range?

4. Is a micro ATX mobo fine in a ATX mid tower case?

5. Do you lose anything going from a regular mobo to a micro mobo?

6. What is a sufficient power supply if I have integrated graphics, quad processor @3GHz, 2 internal hard drives? If one hard drive is external does that make a big difference?

More as I think of them? THANKS!!

1. I think an all digital DVI and HDMI is a better option than dual DVI.
2. Not usually - but you can find DVI & HDMI.
3. A budget case will get the job done.
4. No problems at all there.
5. Not always. With some you loose some upgrade options like a 2nd video card slot.
6. A good 300-400W PSU would be plenty.

Any of your monitors have speakers? Use HDMI to hook that one up. Otherwise it doesn't make any difference.
If you don't have a HDMI monitor there are HDMI to DVI adapters available for about $10.

COOLER MASTER Centurion 534 is a good looking $40 case.
An external HDD won't raise any issues that you need to worry about. A low power external (Seagate FreeAgent Go for example) can be powered off the USB ports.

great. and while I have and 'addicts' attention should I strongly consider getting a mobo w/ usb 3.0 and sata 6.0 for 'future proofing'? thx!!

hey.....vets, addicts.....all good for a 'youngster' to glean knowledge from!! was thinking either athlon II or phenom II quad. thoughts? thx!! probably this: [url= http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6819103702 ] AMD Athlon II X4 635 Propus 2.9GHz [/url]

To power a computer with integrated graphics or a low spec video card, I like the Corsair 400CX (30 amp 12 volt rail):
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6817139008

It's my favorite sub-500 watt PSU.

Full sized external drives have their own power source. And laptop sized external drives pull an insignificant amount of power.

And while you are waiting for your parts to arrive, look at this thread:
http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/ [...] t-problems

The first part of it contains a checklist that may prevent you from making any of the more common noobish mistakes.

the 400CX isnt my favorite sub 500 watt psu, considering it can put out more power than a lot of 600 watt psu

it depends, are u talking about 880g vs 890gx?

yes, those both have integrated graphics. the 880g has a 4250 as integrated graphics, and the 890gx has a 4290. that is the main difference, along with the 890gx usually having more pci e slots and features.

if your not gaming, you wont notice any difference.