Spec: Mini-ITX

gee3000

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EDIT: Not looking for M-ITX in particular now. Post re-written!

Hey all.

Need some helping downgrading/upgrading my current system:
  • Lian Li PC-P60 case (too loud, big, heavy and bright for my needs, expensive too - about £160)
  • E8400 3ghz with stock cooler (oc'd to 3.4ghz, happy with this)
  • Abit IP35 Pro XE (upgrade?)
  • 4GB Corsair 6400C4DHX (2x2gb) (upgrade?)
  • PNY 8800 GT (needs upgrade i think)
  • Corsair HX 520W Modular SLI Compliant PSU (does this rinse the electric bill??)
  • 320GB WD Sata-II for Windows7 (worth replacing with SSD?)
  • 1TB Samsung F1 Sata-II (fine for data storage)
  • 500GB Seagate 7200.10 Sata-II (replacing with another samsung 1tb for data storage)
  • Netgear PCI 108mbps wifi card (need a better one maybe usb?)
SPEC NEEDED:
  • CASE
  • GRAPHICS CARD
    • Handle general use and gaming - ie. Modern Warfare 2 @ 1920x1200 on 24" monitor
    • HDMI output 1080p (with audio) to TV -- require new mobo??
    • Preferably silent - aftermarket gfx cooler to achieve this?
    • Must fit the above case
  • CPU COOLER
    • for noise reduction and performance
  • SSD?
    • worth considering for noise reduction?
    • for operating system only -- 64gb should be fine
Budget £200 (excluding ssd)
 
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Hey thanks for your response. I can obviously sell parts ie. the case & mobo and the money from those would go towards the "upgrades". I should have enough sale value to cover essentials.

I will keep the 1tb in for now and maybe add extra storage later if needed, maybe externally or bigger hdd.

Case - Fair enough I can do away with the tower style but I don't really like the look of that Silverstone case. I've seen a "x case Atomic Itx Cube Case - Black with 150 Watt psu" elsewhere, which is about 50 quid cheaper - will 150w psu be enough? Google the case cos I can't post a direct link :p

Graphics - aboe mentioned case may/should be able to fit my 8800gt - so would an alternative mobo be an option?

I wish I could see or try the case before buying, I really don't wanna be stuck with something loud. Those are my my biggest concerns, noise and power consumption.
 
M-ITX no longer seems that attractive. ****, i'm so indecisive lol.. Original post edited, please re-read if you get a chance.
 
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