Help with chooseing hardware.

[Brian_37]

I'm Looking for a Low Profile, Intel core 7 Compatible motherboard to swap out for my Dell one.. I'm running an Optiplex 7010 Slim build, so it must be low profile, and I'm also looking at low profile high end graphics cards, and a low profile power supply that will be good for awhile.
Does anyone have any suggestions on what I should buy? Money isn't a very big issue, as this is more of a longer term project than a buy it all tomorrow thing.

Must be low profile.

And i'm fairly new to computer building, so keep the technical jargon to a minimum please, but any help is greatly appreciated.

 

[Calvin7]

You don't have much of any upgrade path for an OptiPlex 7010 as it uses many non-standard proprietary Dell parts.

You should consider starting with a bare Mini-ITX case. One that uses a standard size ATX power supply is also a good idea.

Elite 120 Advanced
http://www.coolermaster.com/case/mini-itx/elite-120-advanced/

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119261
Also there is a link to COOLER MASTER Elite 110

SILVERSTONE Black Aluminum / Steel Fortress Series SST-FT03B-MINI Mini ITX
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811163197&Tpk=N82E16811163197

You can search for other Mini ITX cases by using the power search Type Mini ITX in Computer Cases.

Then you can get a Retail Box Mini-ITX Form Factor motherboard.