Help with new i7 pro audio rig

Stealth808

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APPROXIMATE PURCHASE DATE: asap

BUDGET RANGE: US$1000-1500

SYSTEM USAGE FROM MOST TO LEAST IMPORTANT: music production, surfing the internet (no gaming)

PARTS NOT REQUIRED: keyboard, mouse, monitors and...

PSU: CORSAIR CMPSU-750TX 750W
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139006

GC: EVGA 512-P3-N944-LR GeForce 9400 GT
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130389

PREFERRED WEBSITE(S) FOR PARTS:
newegg.com

OVERCLOCKING: Yes eventually someday

MONITOR RESOLUTION: 2 24" monitors @ 1680x1050

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: I need a powerful, stable, cool and relatively quiet PC.

CPU: Core i7 920
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115202

MOTHERBOARD: ASUS P6T Deluxe
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131351

RAM: CORSAIR DOMINATOR 6GB (3 x 2GB)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820145224

HD: Western Digital Caviar Black WD7501AALS 750GB
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136283

CD/DVD: SAMSUNG 22X DVD±R DVD Burner with LightScribe
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&N=50001077%2040000005&Manufactory=1077&SubCategory=5&SpeTabStoreType=0

CASE: trying to decide between
SILVERSTONE KUBLAI ATX Full Tower
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811163100
or
LIAN LI Lancool PC-K10B Black Mid Tower
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811112155

HEATSINK/FAN: Noctua NH-U12P
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835608007&nm_mc=OTC-Froogle&cm_mmc=OTC-Froogle-_-CPU+Cooling-_-Noctua-_-35608007

OS: Vista Home Premium SP1 64-bit for System Builders - OEM
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16832116488
 

radiowars

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You're not getting a sound card? If this is for practical use, the MOBO sound is not going to cut it.
I suggest adding a http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16829102019. If you're mixing music, then you'll want something that can produce nice sound. Do you have nice speakers?
 

radiowars

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Oh, lol. Much better, just wasn't aware. Everything else looks fine, but I don't recommend either of those cases really. The Lian-Li has some problems, and Silverstone's are generally overprice.
I recommend an Antec 1200, but I prefer Antec cases.
 

Stealth808

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Thanks for the advice radiowars. Trying to choose the right case has been my biggest headache so far. I'll definately check out the Antec 1200.