What modular PSU for this build?

Soldato
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Okay starting a basic new box, planning to play with vail for a while using it, and then maybe migrate to vail release, or else move it to windows 7, so an OS isn't a big priority right now.

For the same reason i might add a 5770 later, but at the moment I am happy to make use of the onbaord, as GFX output will be uncalled for most of the time.

1. What modular PSU would people recommend for this build?
I really want to keep cables to a minimum.

2. Would any additional fans or intenal fan be repalced to minimise noise?
I am planning to use themachine 24/7 as a server running vail to begin with.

3. If running vail, would I be best having a second small OS drive, and then use the 2GB samsung as the first part of 'the pool' so i can add additional 2Gb drives later as it expands?

4. Anything else gapingly wrong with the build?

 
I second the OCZ. You don't need anything expensive or special like the corsair or seasonic modulars for an i3 build. OCZ are great psus for the money and have had a couple over the years myself.
 
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