Recent content by jaquer404

I realize they are both cheap cases, but my build is already over budget, and I'm trying to constrain it. The components didn't fit the Morex case I was trying to reuse, so now I need something bigger. At the same time, the area where this system will go is fairly narrow. 4, 4 1/2 inches...

Wow, cool! Thank you again. I'm gonna research more today and tomorrow, go with this if I find no compelling reason to change it. Edit: I didn't want to reply and needlessly bump the thread, but I ordered the system with your suggestions. Thanks again everybody.

That, my friend, is a very compelling argument. How's this for my first draft: http://secure.newegg.com/WishList/PublicWishDetail.aspx?WishListNumber=18848991 I'm pretty much going with the cheapest on each category with reasonable ratings. The fan is just one of the only two described...

Thanks. I will do just that. I debated where to post because my question seemed to fit several places. I settled in SFF because of my requirement for a low-profile Mini ITX. Maybe a better way to ask would have been: "Best Mini ITX for this case, with this budget". And thanks for the welcome...

Hello all. First time poster, etc. After 8 years or so since my last build, I've been bitten by the MAME bug again. I'm out of touch with components in general, so I'd love to ask you geniuses for recommendations. 1. What will you be doing with this PC? MAME. System should be fast enough...