Just about finished constructing my first gaming rig build. I was shooting for something smaller, reliable, and cheaper. One big question is the case selection. I like the look of both the CM Elite 431 and the IN WIN BP655.300TB3L. I'm trying to keep the cost around 700$ so I'm asking if I should go with the IN WIN since it comes with a 300W power supply which would save me more money and its smaller, but its a newer product so I don't know if its reliable. AND with the IN WIN, I don't know if everything is compatible (cant find it on pcpartpicker). Or go with the CM Elite that's bigger and comes with a fan? or another case that anyone can come up with? If the power is expected to be about 274W is 300W good enough then? or should i shoot for 350? Also just looking for overall comments and suggestions that would be better or cheaper
PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/vd2X
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/vd2X/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/vd2X/benchmarks/
CPU: Intel Core i3-3220 3.3GHz Dual-Core Processor ($109.99 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Asus P8Z77-V LK ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($104.99 @ NCIX US)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($45.86 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($67.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 650 Ti 1GB Video Card ($139.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Rosewill 350W ATX Power Supply ($29.99 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: Sony AD-7280S-0B DVD/CD Writer ($18.99 @ Newegg)
Monitor: Asus VE208T 20.0" Monitor ($117.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $719.65
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2012-12-31 18:34 EST-0500)
Case: Either-
CM Elite 431 http://us.ncix.com/products/?sku=66067&vpn=RC-431P-KWN2&manufacture=COOLERMASTER
IN WIN BP655.300TB3L http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811108428&Tpk=IN%20WIN%20BP655.300TB3L
Approximate Purchase Date: within a month
Budget Range: >700-750
System Usage from Most to Least Important: Gaming, everyday web use
Are you buying a monitor: Yes
Overclocking: Maybe
SLI or Crossfire: Maybe
Your Monitor Resolution: 1600x1200 or a bit lower would be fine.
Additional Comments: I really like the IN WIN BP655.300TB3L over the CM, but if its sketchy or wont work then that's fine
PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/vd2X
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/vd2X/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/vd2X/benchmarks/
CPU: Intel Core i3-3220 3.3GHz Dual-Core Processor ($109.99 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Asus P8Z77-V LK ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($104.99 @ NCIX US)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($45.86 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($67.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 650 Ti 1GB Video Card ($139.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Rosewill 350W ATX Power Supply ($29.99 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: Sony AD-7280S-0B DVD/CD Writer ($18.99 @ Newegg)
Monitor: Asus VE208T 20.0" Monitor ($117.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $719.65
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2012-12-31 18:34 EST-0500)
Case: Either-
CM Elite 431 http://us.ncix.com/products/?sku=66067&vpn=RC-431P-KWN2&manufacture=COOLERMASTER
IN WIN BP655.300TB3L http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811108428&Tpk=IN%20WIN%20BP655.300TB3L
Approximate Purchase Date: within a month
Budget Range: >700-750
System Usage from Most to Least Important: Gaming, everyday web use
Are you buying a monitor: Yes
Overclocking: Maybe
SLI or Crossfire: Maybe
Your Monitor Resolution: 1600x1200 or a bit lower would be fine.
Additional Comments: I really like the IN WIN BP655.300TB3L over the CM, but if its sketchy or wont work then that's fine