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sehender1
i'm ready to buy a new case for the system i'm putting together.
my mobo is a p4p800 by asus, and i've got a p4 3.0 processor.
the old stuff from my current computer (geforce 4 vidcard, soundblaster card, firewire card for video, etc.) will be coming over into the new machine.

i'll probably overclock this processor a bit - maybe up to 3.2. the mobo apparently handles oc'ing well, and i see no reason to avoid it.
cooling will be my main issue with the case. in my current setup, the box stays a little hot (my processor gets up to like 48 degrees at max use) and i'd like to get one that will be significantly cooler.

My question is which case (brand, etc.) i should buy.

i've seen some by thermaltake that look nice. i've got one of their fans cooling my present processor.

but i've heard their cases are heavy as all get out, and i'm not sure about the included power supply.
should i buy a case w/o power supply and do that separately?
or am I fine with a built-in one?

i don't want to spend a ton on this; $150 max for case and power supply.
any advice?

Edit: This is an example of things that I'm seeing... the price seems great, but is this any good?

http://www.newegg.com/app/viewProductDesc....09&searchdepa=0
kobalt
When i build a system i'd rather get all stuff myself especially the power supply cause this is the one thing that you have to be shure about if it goes and it's a cheapo everything goes As for cases look around, take your time dont jump on the first one you see you might regret it later. there might be price drop after Xmas wink.gif
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