Ok, I have built several PC’s over the years but have never have had to consider size and noise as my main issues (always has been performance).
However in the case size and noise are paramount (with performance third).
Here is what I have picked so far:
ASUS M3A78-EM 780G Socket AM2+ onboard graphics 8 channel audio mATX Motherboard 150278 £62.93
Antec NSK1480 Slim Mini Desktop Case - With 350W 80+ Efficient PSU 141005 £49.24
OCZ 2GB Kit (2x1GB) DDR2 800MHz/PC2-6400 CL 4-4-4-15 116755 291 in stock £22.99
Sony DRU-860S 22X DVD1RW DL & DVD-RAM Serial ATA o 159310 114 in stock £17.53
AMD Athlon X2 5050e Socket AM2 45W 149212 £51.78
Western Digital WD5000AAKS 500GB SATA II 16MB Cache 124228 £48.49
Scythe Mini Ninja Heatpipe Cooler 140470 £31.54
Cart total inc vat: £284.50
Problem #1: The case appears to be too small to house the Mini Ninja for which I planned to passively cool. Further investigation required.
Anybody recommend a nice case? Preferably one under £100!
Would I be better getting something different?
I ideally would like a Freesat HD setup in it, however notice all the DVB-S2 cards are full height….perhaps a PCI riser could be used..
Does anyone have experience using a DVB-S setup in WMC, and how the user interface would compare with Sky?
Thanks..and sorry for all the questions.