need hardware suggestions

[Maezr]

1) I need an external HDD exclosure... but it should be able to have multiple drives. any idea where I could look for this? I've searched for HDD enclosures, but they all seem to be for one drive only

2) I'm building a new PC, and I'd like some suggestions on what to get. I'd like it to be a SFF (getting the antec aria). I need a motherboard suggestion (amd, with mostly integrated stuff), and a cpu suggestion.

I've got a 1900+ right now, and I'm wondering if I should just continue to use that or upgrade? and should I use my existing ram (I don't know much about its specs.. if you know how I can find out, that'd be great). I'd also like a suggestion for a nice graphics card that won't be a problem for the aria (because of the powersource)

I've budgeted something like this...

100$ - aria case
150$ - cpu, heatsink
200$ - ram (looking for a gig, I can use my existing stick if that's what you'd suggest..)
200$ - video card
200$ - maxtor 300gb sata 16mb cache

I'll be sticking an extra HDD (already have) in as well as my dvd burner.

 

[Maezr]

no replies?

 

[Thermalrock]

6600gt is 200 bucks.

 

[deathwalker]

Most HDD enclosures that I have worked with only accomodate one drive...how ever....with USB enclosures I believe you can daisy chain them.

 

[deathwalker]

If you have the SFF itch...I suggest you scratch it with a Shuttle box...they are the best in the SFF field and are available in both Intel and AMD flavors.

 

[Maezr]

I've been looking into a shuttle actually..

299$ - Shuttle XPC SN95G5 (AMD socket 939) $299
219$ - AMD Athlon 64 3200+, 512KB L2 Cache, Socket 939 64-bit Processor - Retail
150$ - 2x512MB Mushkin PC3200 2.5-4-4
200$ - video card

with the PS be enough for all of that, though? what sort of video card should I go with (power's a concern, and it said I can't use "dual width" cards.. but I'm not even sure which are dual width and which aren't)

 

[Maezr]

wow, still no one? that's depressing..

I swear I've seen "HDD towers" too, but no one knows anything about them?

 

[bendixG15]

Stick "HDD Towers" in Google and you'll get plenty hits