New computer project - long-term

[mutedcurmudgeon]

Hello, I'm kinda new to computer building and i just have this free computer i was given from my friend with a crazy tiny case. so i was planning on buying a new mid-tower or power supply next. and reccomendations on either of these? my range for a case is under $100 and for the PSU i was thinking a good 900W. I'm still on a high school kids budget so it cant be too crazy, thanks!

[DoubleY]

Why a 900W power supply? That is ridiculously high. 

 

What are the specs of that PC? 

[NannerBeans]

I like the source 210 elite for a cheap case and the 350D is pretty nice if you want matx. 

[I_Got_Lost]

I love the NZXT H440 it is a very nice mid-tower case. It is however abit over your budget at $120 USD

http://www.nzxt.com/product/detail/143-h440-performance-mid-tower.html

[mutedcurmudgeon]

well i want 900W so i can eventually get up to some really crazy stuff and not have to deal with buying a new power supply.

[DoubleY]

well i want 900W so i can eventually get up to some really crazy stuff and not have to deal with buying a new power supply.

Well, if you insist, this power supply is great and it comes with a 10-year warranty.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817438010&cm_re=EVGA_1000G2-_-17-438-010-_-Product

[mutedcurmudgeon]

And here's the specs:

Windows 7 64 bit OS

Intel core i3-3240 @ 3.40 GHz

8GB Kingston DDR3 1333GHz RAM

Nvidia GeForce GTX 760 4GB MSI Twin Frozr

[SAV1OUR]

And here's the specs:

Windows 7 64 bit OS

Intel core i3-3240 @ 3.40 GHz

8GB Kingston DDR3 1333GHz RAM

Nvidia GeForce GTX 760 4GB MSI Twin Frozr

you dont need a 900w for that 550ws more then enough save some money and get better specs 

[AgentTran]

And here's the specs:

Windows 7 64 bit OS

Intel core i3-3240 @ 3.40 GHz

8GB Kingston DDR3 1333GHz RAM

Nvidia GeForce GTX 760 4GB MSI Twin Frozr

 

 

I suggest you go with a stronger processor, because at around the i3 mark, AMD's options are better value.

Something I would recommend might be the i5 4430/4440/4460, and possibly the 4570/4590. 

 

If you have the money, the i5 4670K.

[daemonowner]

You could overclock a 4790k and 780Ti on 550W. 900W is way overkill. The only way you will need anywhere near 900W would be if you added more graphics cards, and you're going to want to upgrade the CPU way before you get to that point.

[EmotionalSloth]

900W is waaay overkill

[Senor Potato]

He is planning for extreme long term like using that 10 year warranty, so a 900w might not be bad if he plans on like heavy computer editing and programming and stuffs. But then again a 800w or 850w might be cheaper and better