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[mikahFSmusic]

Hi Guys! Thanks for everyones suggestions on my last post, they really helped me figure this out.
Here is what I'm going to do with this computer:
-Make music using a couple DAW's (Ableton, Logic) and some VST's (Komplete 8).
-Play Starcraft 2, and other graphics intensive games
-Dual Boot Mac and Windows (2 separate drives)
-I need it to be quiet when its on
What I want to be able to do in the future:
-Upgrade the RAM, processor, etc to better accommodate future Mac OS
-Not die on me

Without further ado:

Motherboard (tell me which you think is better):
Gigabyte GA-Z68X-UD3H-B3
OR
Gigabyte GA-Z68XP-UD3

CPU:
Intel Core i5-2500K

Graphics Card:
AMD Radeon HD 6870

RAM:
8GB Corsair 1600Mhz DDR3 (in white)

Power Supply:
not the Corsair 650watt (want something cheaper)

Case:
Fractal Design R3 (Arctic White)

Optical Drive:
Sony Optiarc

Hard Drive (X2):
Seagate 1 TB 7200RPM

Operating System(s):
OSX Lion, Windows 7

Let me know if you think this will be:
a) extremely easy to set up (desired)
b) able to do what I need it to do (top of post)
c) the most cost effective build

Thanks so much,

mikahFSmusic

 

[tayfun94]

For that setup it will be easy , because you have chosen customac parts .

 

[mikahFSmusic]

So I really only have looked at the case I posted above. Any other cases that would be quiet/that you just like more?

 

[Sasquatch00]

I consistently recommend the R3's from Fractal Design. I have one in white and I love it.
Feels solid too, unlike many cases that are only slightly cheaper.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a ... 6811352013

 

[Vendetta]

I've heard good thing about the sound dampening of the Fractal Design Define R3. You mentioned you were looking for a quiet case.

 

[Gordo74]

Check out my build log in my sig about thoughts for the Fractal case.

 

[mikahFSmusic]

Gotta Say... that would look damn good in white. Definitely a fan, just not of the price... :/

 

[Vendetta]

Gotta Say... that would look damn good in white. Definitely a fan, just not of the price... :/

It's only $10 more than the one you listed (in black and titanium), isn't it? You get what you pay for, especially if you're looking for a quiet case.

 

[Gordo74]

Gotta Say... that would look damn good in white. Definitely a fan, just not of the price... :/

It's actually the best bang for the buck in the "silent case" series. Antec P280, Corsair 550D and others are of the same quality, and they are almost double a price in some cases (no pun intended).

 

[mikahFSmusic]

Gotta Say... that would look damn good in white. Definitely a fan, just not of the price... :/

It's actually the best bang for the buck in the "silent case" series. Antec P280, Corsair 550D and others are of the same quality, and they are almost double a price in some cases (no pun intended).

Haha well, I think I'll go with the r3 then. Also, should I wait for ivy bridge, or is Sandy good enough/will be good enough a year+ from now so I'm not kicking myself?