Spec me a PSU and Case

Whats your overall budget, PSU wise get a decent make such as Corsair, Zalman etc 450-500Watts will be fine
Case wise Id recomend the antec 300 if you like it and its in your budget
both of those will set you back about 110 notes but are quality, let us know if youre after chpeaper or simply dont like the antec
 
I've built a couple with the 300 recently and I do like it just would like something with a few more holes in it to route the cables. I'll take a look at the PSUs in that power range (I won't be upgrading this PC), budget wise I'm as cheap as possible that fits the spec.
 
How about the Akasa Zen? Budget case but is a winner, I've had many of them and you can't fault for the price. Quiet and decent airflow!
 
Pretty decent mate. Let me dig out a few images for you. Won't be a minute!

(EDIT)Here is an image of the case, you can easily hide cables in and around the optical bays etc. This looks a little untidy, but you can sort it easily!

zen_cables.jpg
 
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If you want excellent cable management I suggest you look at the Antec P182. There is a void behind the motherboard tray for the cable routing and the only cables you see are those you pass through to feed the components. Its not cheap (about £120) but has excellent cooling on air with a separate compartment at the bottom with its own airflow for the psu.
 
Thanks for the replies, as usual the trade off of price v performance, I'm leaning towards the zen as its only for a spare PC, no doubt once I get to the checkout I'll buy the P182.
 
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