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Re: [PLUG] Computer Case recommendations?
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On 8/10/06, Christopher M. Jones <cjones@partialflow.com> wrote:
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wrote:
> Hi All
>
> A bit off topic but here goes..
> I would like to build a new computer with my young son 11. This will be a nice father/son thing also will teach him a bit how all this stuff works..
> The reason for my query is this..
> I don't have much desk space and I want to have the computer case take up as little real-estate as possible..Right now I am not sure if I would go with a desktop or tower unit. Depends on how big either might be..
>
> Can someone recommend a case and suitable motherboard for the following simple requirements..
> Dual boot box..Windows and Linux..Preferably two harddrives
> Mid level gaming box..some type of nvidia
> I have been looking at something like the Antec Aria that takes baby ATX boards, but that might be underpowered for what I am looking for. Also I am not sure if these are even made anymore.
> The quieter the case the better!
> While I am at it..what are your favorite online places for purchasing such equipment!
>
Make sure he participates in choosing the parts. Putting the thing
together is often easier than choosing the right part/model number.
As far as cases go, I vote antec. I have a P160 as does a friend of
mine and the build quality is great. You could buy a refurb Mac and
reuse the pretty case. :) I checked some websites that sell Mac
parts, and from what I can tell, they charge way too much for a measly
case. Try ebay.
HTH
Amul
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