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Alright before anyone criticizes me for the parts This is more of a multi pourpose HTPC

Meaning its for Games, Movies, Music, etc...

Specs:
GPU: 2x 4870 512mb
CPU: E8400 (TRUE for cooler)
RAM: 4GB Ram (2x 2GB will be upgrading this)
MOBO: GIGABYTE GA-EP45-DS3R
PSU: Corsair 1000watt
DVD RW
and a bunch of hard drives...

I'm basically looking to get a nice case that will have adequate cooling for all the hardware above. Size is not an issue here.

I've so far found a few Cool Master cases but cant find anywhere to buy them... CM Media 280,81,83

Otherwise I found the Antec Fusion Max
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811129055

So if anyone else knows of a good case that can fit the above specs and what not. Im not looking to Water Cool just air cool. Let me know. Price is sub 250 unless the case is really nice.
 
IMHO a 1kW PSU is way overkill for almost any build, especailly so with yours. In that chasis, clerance might be an issue with those larger PSUs. I couldn't say for sure, as my HTPC is a mid-tower case. Also, with a HTPC noise might be an issue for you. I know some people don't mind, but others such as myself find the constant droning of fans and hard-drives really annoying.

Anyway, you might want to consider a good 600-700 watt Seasonic, Enermax, or Corsair. My MTPC is a core2 (can't remember the exact stepping) with 4 gigs Ram, two 320GB HDDs, and a gtx 260. It's way overkill for a HTPC, by since my father has really taken to playing Oblivion and Fallout, and I wanted to set him up nice. The whole thing is powered by a 625watt Enermax PSU, giving plenty of room for future expansion and good overhead to keep it under stressed.

Since I live out in the sticks and power can go down for days, I've got to carefully calculate generator time. Long story short, I've never really seen the PC itself peak over 400 watts, meaning the DC draw of the components is way less, no more than 325watts if it was 100% effecient.

Food for thought anyway.
 
Read the Guidelines next time:
3) This forum is for prebuilt, OEM systems that you would buy from companies like Dell or Falcon Northwest. If you are looking for a venue to discuss or recommend home built systems, General Hardware is where you want to be.
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Have a mod move your thread over to General Hardware or just close this thread and make a new one.

Oh and please answer the stickied "ANSWER THESE QUESTIONS FIRST" thread in the GenHard so that we can help you better.

Oh and HD4870 512MB CF is a poor choice due to their limited amount of VRAM.
 
Im not asking for a build just a good case...

I already have all the components... (The reason I have a 1000watt psu is because I got it for 150 bucks... It was onsale a while back at buy.com)...

Anyways I already have the components just need the case so answering that thread is pointless...

EDIT: I also just realized I posted this in the wrong section. My mistake... I thought this was the one for this discussion lol... Im out of it i guess.
 
Define "a bunch" of hard drives. And which features are you looking for in a case (besides being able to fit everything in it)?
 
probably a TB for local storage on top of a 250 for boot.

Rest will be on the network. (gigabit)

But I want to be able to have boot (250ish) and 2-4 larger hard drives for local storage.
 
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