Shuttle box build for Gaming

[Ecaz]

I'm looking to build a microATX (Shuttle / Lian-Li) style gaming machine.

Intel / nVidia

Again, Shuttle or Lian-Li (if LL offers a good case in this category)

Price range for build approx. $900



PCIx16 w/ at least 1 HDMI - At least 1 gig video ram, but I'm behind the times so maybe 2gig is better!
1x PCI slot if possible
USB - The more the Merrier
1000mb/s Ethernet preferred
SATA as fast as possible

NOT LOUD.

Any suggestions for a build that will fit these cases / requirements?

How much juice in the PS should I use?

Thanks for taking the time to assist!

 

[swifty_morgan]

I can't recommend a case but have a little food for thought. If you need a PCI-1 slot you need a single slot card. Hard to find a decent one. If getting a case best would be looking to one that has TWO openings or expansion slots..... for a 2 slot card or single slot card and 1x card..... which by the way is on your mother board not the case.

 

[Unolocogringo]

Have a look at this article. Thomas is an enthusiast himself.
http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/lian-li-pc-q08-silverstone-sst-sg07-cubitek-mini-tank,2864.html

 

[Onus]

I built a gamer in a Lian Li PC-Q08. Everything fits well, including a dual-slot video card (in this case a GTX460). It is not loud at all, but does run a little warm. If I had it to do over, I would have chosen a video card that exhausts its heat. Otherwise, I am happy with it.

I used a 550W semi-modular Antec Truepower New PSU.