I need to build a new system. I'm already a bit over my initial budget ($600) but not too badly. Here's what I have in mind so far:
Core 2 Duo E8400 ($150 at Micro Center right now)
Xigmatek S1283
4GB OCZ Platinum DDR2 1066
Gigabyte GA-EP45-UD3R
BFG GeForce 9800GT OC 512MB
Samsung S223Q DVD burner
Samsung Spinpoint F1 1TB HDD
PC Power & Cooling S61EPS 610W PSU
Reusing old M-Audio Revolution soundcard
Ubuntu Linux 64-bit
I'm thinking of reusing my Antec Sonata case (first generation) from my now-deceased system, but I wonder if it will accommodate the S1283. Alternatively, would I do acceptably well with the stock cooler and Arctic Silver in lieu of the OEM thermal compound?
Speaking of Arctic Silver, I have a some left over from my last build. Will this still be good after 6 - 7 years or should I buy new?
Would I be better off with a new case? One thing I noticed is that the front USB ports on the original Sonata only ran at USB 1.0. Do you have any recommendations for an inexpensive, quality case? I want steel construction, quiet, no side window, good airflow. Filtered vents are a plus, since I hate the dust that accumulates inside a case; if I can easily add filters, that's OK too. I'm not a gamer and don't go to LAN parties, so I favor heavy, vibration-free construction. I'm willing to replace cheap fans if that's all that is required to improve cooling and drop noise levels.
I may OC the system a bit, nothing extreme. My uses are productivity, Web surfing, multimedia playback, photo editing, Folding. My system runs 24/7. I like flight sims, but I can't play FPS games without becoming ill in a matter of minutes.
Core 2 Duo E8400 ($150 at Micro Center right now)
Xigmatek S1283
4GB OCZ Platinum DDR2 1066
Gigabyte GA-EP45-UD3R
BFG GeForce 9800GT OC 512MB
Samsung S223Q DVD burner
Samsung Spinpoint F1 1TB HDD
PC Power & Cooling S61EPS 610W PSU
Reusing old M-Audio Revolution soundcard
Ubuntu Linux 64-bit
I'm thinking of reusing my Antec Sonata case (first generation) from my now-deceased system, but I wonder if it will accommodate the S1283. Alternatively, would I do acceptably well with the stock cooler and Arctic Silver in lieu of the OEM thermal compound?
Speaking of Arctic Silver, I have a some left over from my last build. Will this still be good after 6 - 7 years or should I buy new?
Would I be better off with a new case? One thing I noticed is that the front USB ports on the original Sonata only ran at USB 1.0. Do you have any recommendations for an inexpensive, quality case? I want steel construction, quiet, no side window, good airflow. Filtered vents are a plus, since I hate the dust that accumulates inside a case; if I can easily add filters, that's OK too. I'm not a gamer and don't go to LAN parties, so I favor heavy, vibration-free construction. I'm willing to replace cheap fans if that's all that is required to improve cooling and drop noise levels.
I may OC the system a bit, nothing extreme. My uses are productivity, Web surfing, multimedia playback, photo editing, Folding. My system runs 24/7. I like flight sims, but I can't play FPS games without becoming ill in a matter of minutes.