Updating my SFF. Help.

[eckostate]

So I need to update my SFF so I can play SWTOR. I dont need it to be a beast I just want to run it on ~medium settings and be fine. Im looking for RAM/GFX Card/Case.

The problem is my case (mine was damaged but it still functions but not in the cooling department but thats another story) Only thing it has to do is fit a full size gfx card and cool well. Im looking to get a ram update (either with just 2 sticks of what i have now or a 4 pack of something new and better to get me to 6gigs maybe (but im fine with 4gigs) and then there is the GFX card. I had an 8800gts and it was great but big thats why I came back to you guys for help. Also I am fine with another 8800 or something similar, like I said im not building a beast mode pc here, just something to get me by till the end of next year when I build a whole knew PC from scratch.

Im on a budget here so im looking to spend around 300-400(max for everything) *if i can get away under 300 that would be great* I dont want the case shiny or with neon or see-through sides I just want it to function with great airflow (my last gfx card was too close to the side and it burnt up (given it was after about 3-4 or so years so it had a good run) from what I hear pc stuff might be cheaper than I thought and I might just be able to buy something brand new for what my price range is (using some stuff from my old pc) but I dunno, thats where you guys come in. lol

Thanks.


Current part list:

Thermaltake VF1000SWA Silver Aluminum MicroATX Desktop Computer Case
GIGABYTE GA-G33M-DS2R LGA 775 Intel G33 Micro ATX Intel Motherboard
CORSAIR HX Series CMPSU-520HX 520W ATX12V v2.2 and EPS12V 2.91 SLI Certified CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS Certified Modular Active PFC Compatible with Core i7 Power Supply
Intel Core 2 Duo E6600 Conroe 2.4GHz LGA 775 65W Dual-Core Processor BX80557E6600
Patriot Extreme Performance 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model PDC22G6400LLK
LITE-ON 20X DVD±R DVD Burner with LightScribe Black SATA Model LH-20A1L-05 LightScribe Support - OEM
SAMSUNG SpinPoint T Series HD501LJ 500GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Hard Drive -Bare Drive
Thermaltake CL-P0257 Blue orb II CPU Cooler for LGA775 & K8
EVGA 640-P2-N821-AR GeForce 8800 GTS 640MB 320-bit GDDR3 PCI Express x16 HDCP Ready SLI Support Video Card - NO LONGER INSTALLED

 

[RealityCrunch]

Some of the cases I've seen are:
Cooler Master Elite 341 - $45
Lian Li PC-A04B - $85 (currently $25 off, deal ends 11/27)
Silverstone TJ-08 - $100
Fractal Design Arc Mini - $100

For memory, buying a 2x2gb kit will probably be the cheapest bet, giving you a total of 6gb.

Since they're all full-sized m-ATX cases, GPU length shouldn't be a problem. Something like the 6850 ($140 with rebates), GTX 460 ($160 with rebates) or GTX 560 ($185 with rebates) would be in the price range.

However, this is an area I'm not super familiar with. There may be better deals, or better products around.

 

[emyrl]

The Silverstone GD05 is also a good case. A little smaller in volume compared to the other cases listed. I'm using it and it has pretty good airflow, most of my components are at decent temperatures.
http://www.amazon.com/SilverStone-Aluminum-Steel-Computer-GD05B/dp/B0036WTDGQ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1322348591&sr=8-1

A 6850/6870 or gtx 460 will be just fine and should be within your budget with a case and ram.

 

[eckostate]

Thanks guys I think I have what I needed and came out with a good pice. One last thing Im thinking of getting is an extra 120mm fan for a spot right near my gfx card. I believe Ill have it pulling air from it but I was wondering whats a good cheap fan thats quite enough that you dont need a controller for? Looking around, all the fans I look at everyone says they are noisy I know some will make noise and Im ok with that i just dont want a house box fan sitting right next to me.

thanks again!

 

[Zap]

What did you end up with?

For those who aren't obsessed with "quiet" probably any 120mm fan 1300RPM or less will sound reasonable with a low whoosh sound. For those who are, likely anything under 800RPM would be fine.