Planning new system

[Korenja]

I'm planning out a new Core 2 Duo system with an Evga 680i MB, & Evga 8800GTX GPU. I'm in need of both a case and a power supply.

One of my constraints is a limited budget of $1500. Now in a pinch, I can reuse all of the following until I can replace them:

Monitor, Keyboard, mouse, Hdds, Sound card, speakers, and OS.

I am also in need of memory and CPU, but I might have to cut back somewhere to get the core basics.

What recommendations do you folks have for a case and a PSU? I have read that many users and going with the Antec P180b, but I have also read that lots of people have complianed about the plastic hinges and their tendancy to break.

I was looking at the silverstone TJ-09b until I saw the $300 price tag. Maybe next year!

Thanx in advance for your recommendations.

 

[Gautama2]

Either P180 or one of those cheap centurions would be nice, just make sure they can fit the 8800 first.

 

[Fullmetal Chocobo]

Originally posted by: Gautama2
Either P180 or one of those cheap centurions would be nice, just make sure they can fit the 8800 first.

Why are people having issues with the 8800 fitting???

EDIT: Ah, looking at pics, it looks like it is a full sized card...

 

[Korenja]

I'm seriously looking at getting a Hiper PSU - Type R 730W which has its leads connecting at the bottom of the PSU thus making it a bear to use in a Case which has its' psu location at the bottom.

Anyone have a recommendation on a case which doesn't have its psu area at the bottom?

 

[Korenja]

Yes, the Evga 8800GTX is a full 10.5 inches in length as well as 4.37 inches in height!!