Almost done - still waiting on the RAM, happy with how everything has come together so far. http://i442.photobucket.com/albums/qq148/fr3shm3at/Photobucket%20Desktop%20-%20Scotts%20MacBook/P5186401_Snapseed_zps78d69950.jpg http://i442.photobucket.com/albums/qq148/fr3shm3at/Photobucket%20Desktop%20-%2...

Parts are ordered - I have updated the list to reflect what I ended up purchasing. Thanks for everyone's input, I will post pictures once of my build once everything is ready.

Not a bad idea on skipping the internal optical drive and using an external drive going forward. I can go months without using it, but when you need it, it is nice to have it there. I will need to price that out. I don't want to use the internal 3.5" internal drive bays unless I really need to, that...

CPU Cooler: What about the Noctua NH-L12 CPU Cooler with on ly the 92mm fan installed?

Thanks for your replies. SDD: Great suggestion on the Samsung 840 - cheaper and faster. It has replaced the Intel SSD in my shopping cart. HDD: This is mainly cheap storage option - I will be getting a NAS soon. The SDD will be my primary scratch drive. CPU: Thanks for pointing this out - I had not ...

I have been feeling the need to build a new Gaming/Video/Photo editing computer. My goal is to keep this as quiet as possible, suggestions on potential configuration changes are welcome. Both drives will be mounted in the bottom of the case, within the 2.5" drive bay and the internal 3.5" drive bay ...