Last few components for HTPC/Mid-level gaming system

[lirsch]

Need your help guys in buying few more components for my new HTPC ...

Already bought: (won't be changed)

CPU
Intel Core i5-2400S 2.50GHz - 65W (yes ... I know ...)

CPU Cooler
Scythe Big Shuriken Low Profile CPU Cooler SCBSK-1000

SSD
OCZ VERTEX 30GB

HDD
SAMSUNG Spinpoint F3 HD103SJ 1TB 7200 RPM 32MB Cache SATA x 2

Memory
G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 1333 CL8

Need to buy:

- Motherboard
yes ... you've guessed right, going to buy a H67 with the Intel flaw but I'll get a replacement here in my country when the new MOBs will arrive - might be mATX or ATX (is there any benefit for ATX Vs. mATX?)

- PSU
I'll probably buy Enermax Modu87+ 600W

- Case
this is my worst nightmare here ... I'm searching for the most quiet, sleek and clean design case that will fit my needs for a HTPC/mid-level gaming system. there are limited models of good cases here in my country, so the components above should all fit in the following available cases:

Antec NSK2400
Thermaltake DH101 (VF7000BNS)
Thermaltake DH101 (VF7001BNS)
Thermaltake DH202 (VJ80001N2Z)
Thermaltake DH103 (VH3001BNS)
Antec Fusion remote max
Silverstone LC17B
Lian Li PC-C31
Silverstone LC16MR or LC16BM or LC16BMR
Zalman HD160
Alutek ALU750B
Alutek ALU7510BS
Zalman HD503
Zalman HD501
Origen X11-B

Please help me ...

 

[batuchka]

Since we can't advise you on parts bought:

We have to know what 'gamer profile' you fit in/plan to fit in with this machine i.e

a. No compromises 1920 x 1080 very high/ultra + AA/AF or bust
b. As long as u get a playable experience it's all good. Compromises in resolution/setting is doable with the tradeoff being lower power and possibly silent ops

Answer a and b then it's rather straight forward for PSU/discrete GPU from there ^^

 

[lirsch]

Well, for now I'm playing America's Army, Fifa 2011, so my demends on the playing part is not that huge ...
I currently have a 42" Full HD LCD (and a connection to Onkyo 608 reciever) but I can do some compromises because 80% of this system use is for watching movies, using the net, music, photo editing etc... gaming might be ~5-10% of the use.

I thought about also adding a passive ATI HD5670 to this system.

 

[batuchka]

Ok based on feedback that's a decent choice and a HD 5670 merely sips power ^^

 

[sync_nine]

Well i would suggest a gts 450 or atleast a 5750 or 5770 for decent gaming.

 

[lirsch]

ok, thank you both for the tips for gpu, any recommendations about a case? It's my main problem ... or motherboard?

 

[lirsch]

Best answer selected by lirsch.

 

[BlazenDemon]

For case if you can get it grab the new Antec 900 v3
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811129097&cm_re=Antec_900-_-11-129-097-_-Product

its a little pricey but a great mid tower case that should suit you well