coltsfan33 said:
Thanks for the advice. I really like that case. I'm not sure I need a full tower, but at the same price as the case I have on there now, why not? I am actually trying to find something more in the $80 ballpark that has similar features. I really like having the grommets to route cables through. So far, I haven't found anything (other than maybe the Carbide 300R, which I'm not a fan of) in my price range.
That's the first I've heard mention about staying away from tall heat spreaders. Thanks for that tip. (Plus, "Sniper" sounds cooler lol)
I still am not sold on a PSU. I do prefer modular, and I have added your suggestion to my "Options" list.
I have looked at the ASRock board you mentioned. I have gone back and forth between the two. I don't think I have enough need of the extra features on the Asus to pay the extra $50 or so, but it is a sweet mobo. It also has bluetooth, which while I don't know that I'll use it, is a nice feature to have.
I have looked at the Evo, but so far from what I have read, it doesn't do much more than the 212+ and (I might be mistaken) is more of a pain to install.
I do need a monitor, but I am not extremely picky about that. I figure I will read some reviews on a $150 or so monitor. If you have a recommendation though, that'd be awesome.
I am going with Windows 7 Home Premium @ ~$100
I will also need a keyboard / mouse, but again, not that picky. I will probably just get an ergonomic wireless set for $30 - $40.
Yeah, no matter what you choose you will have a solid build.
Here is the monitor i am currently using, I love it (the back matches the phantom haha)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
I use this keyboard/mouse, its pretty nice but not quite ergonomic. Choices Choices.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
With the PSU, it is what everything on the computer runs on, so in my opinon defenitly get a quality brand like corsair or seasonic. Cant go wrong with anything from those brands.
For the case, maybe check out the raidmax smilodon, HAF 912, or maybe NZXT Apollo. Might not look as nice, but you could save there.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168... <--- Comes in white, too.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
And yes, the sniper even has a sight on the top haha.
Hope it helps!