SATA wasn't an option for me since the Shuttle AN35N doesn't support SATA natively. To me it's not worth it to go SATA unless you have a Raptor, and god knows they aren't silent :shock: Would you be willing to go up in capacity, or do you really want a single platter? ------ Edit: Sorry for not res...

eXcaliberPC.com will hand pick Samsung drives for you. However, they don't have the 80GB 8MB cache version. IDE Drives: http://www.excaliberpc.com/default.php?cPath=180_571&sort=1a&filter_id=19 On the other hand, they do have the Serial ATA version. I assume you want the 80MB version because it is o...

Hello Kevin: I really like the Evercase -- I've built four systems with it, and two with the Antec BQE. I have a couple of comments, and some thoughts on your questions. The model numbers indicate what type of from ports (USB, audio, Firewire), and possibly what accessories come with the case: some...

If I was building a new PC I would off course start with a well ventilated case. The PC60 use to house a P3 1.4S with none of this silly heat problem, once I upgraded I found I had build a slow cooker . Using the best cooler did not help, as the case temperature rise so the effectiveness of the coo...

On newegg, I see a number of different Evercase 4252 models, however, I'm not sure of the exact meaning of the model number differences. I found some information here: http://www.evercase.com/newsite/2product/index4252.htm For example, the black model is 4252B However, I can't tell the difference be...

I would stronly recommend that you avoid an Intel Celeron processor. They are much slower than a Pentuim 4. Based on what I've seen on anandtech.com, an Athlon XP 1700+, an AMD Duron 1.6Ghz, and a Pentium 4 1.8Ghz are all faster than a Celeron 2.6 Ghz in most cases. On anandtech's website, the only...

Does a case need to be designed with grommets in mind to be able to use them?


BTW, what power supply would I couple with this case?

Also, is the noise on the Antec SLK3700 really that bad?

Kevin Ar18 - WELCOME TO SPCR!!! (btw, does the "Ar18" have anything to do with Armalite?) You seem to be saying you'd go for up to $150 for each component? If so, that gives you a fairly large selection to choose from. If it's $150 for both, you're still in the ballpark. But first, about those grom...

I've been able to figure out what to get for all the other components in my system. However, when it comes to a case and power supply, I'm not sure where to go. There's no specifications on size and looks (like there is with the speed of components). I don't want to make the case and power supply co...