new htpc build advice

[ally]

Hi,

I am in the process of buying stuff to build a new pc. i wanted it to sit on a shelf 30cm depth so torn between the silverstone grandia g05 or 06 5-32.5cm 6- 34cm

the thing i like about the 5 is the front and the fact that it would fit nicely.
the 6 - i like the extra hdd spaces but not sure i want the front open all the time when i use the front ports. Hot swap feature also nice.

I have got so far:
gigabyte G1 sniper m3 mobo
i7 3770k 3.5ghz cpu
corsair vengeance LP 2 x 8gb ram
ocz vertex ssd
3tb hdd wd green
pio bdr
fitting a cap card too.
as well as being torn on the case i also torn on psu and cpu cooler choice.

i am toying with trying a fanless psu such as the seasonic x460 FL
or am i better going for a higher watt with a fan and just hoping it doesnt spin up much?

i want it to be near silent if possible, it will be used for media streams & recording, as well as other pc stuff.

Cpu Coolers i have looked at inc the new axp-100, noctua NH-L9i and a few others.

having everything nailed down except the case, psu and cooler. im driving myself nuts looking at stuff now. Some advice off you guys would be really appreciated.

And if anyone has any experience with any of these items i would really like some feedback. thanks.

 

[ally]

thanks for the advice, yeah its not in stock til end of january, not sure im that patient, all these toys sitting around the house calling to me... not sure i will hold out long enough to order it!

i am liking the idea of getting a fanless psu.

 

[ally]

won't just be an htpc its an all rounder, i just want a small case to fit the shelf is all. I already have the components, so no point getting suggestions for lower sepc. i always overspec anyway, lasts longer.
the only things still to be determined are the PSU, case and cooler.