You can save on a case. I chose to go very quiet and payed up for that. You can get a case with lots of airflow and set all fans to low to reduce noise and get good cooling. Just check the cpu and mb temps to make sure the fan speeds are doing their job and adjust as needed. If the case does not have cable routing behind the MB then just make sure you run the cables very neat to increase the airflow. I previously mentioned for power, I calculated 400 watts for my setup with one video card. I gave it an additional 200 watts for adding 2 more video cards and any future addition. Still have plenty of room to go and that is with 850 watts total p/s.
If you would like to, whenever time permits no rush, post a pic of the build. Even a finished build it is a welcome post. As much information as everyone contributes is so beneficial to everyone following along and to those who stop in for a read here and there. Seriously Great posts from all.
Hi TIKI, Since your casing is "Silence Type" do you have any problem with the inflow air. Because the air only flow in through a tiny hole at the side of front cover.
No, I will post a pic tomorrow to show. The front door sits extended out from the body of the case with a long channel for intake airflow on each side. The front grill behind the front door runs the entire front of case with air filters built in and allow plenty of fresh air. I have not added a front bay fan by the ssd area. At this time recent temps I have posted shows the cpu / mb looking good.
A closer look at Intel P67 and Sandy Bridge http://www.myce.com/review/intel-sa...-closer-look-at-Intel-P67-and-Sandy-Bridge-2/
Tiki, looks like they sold out on that deal, so the cheapest I can get it for now is $50. Hence, comparable may help if you happen to see anything that catches the eye.
I checked out the EVGA 8400GS and it seems like it would do the job, but I would like to have just a little more oomph. I missed that $39.99 deal, so I'm going to start searching again. Also, I tend to prefer nVidia; is there anything comparable in terms of performance and price? Boli, I thought you made enough dough trading. Now you're trying to get LEAPup and me into a bidding war. You're the seller on eBay right?. Admit it!