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Hello, need feedback for your computer. Mainly need you to choose a case.

Mostly picked that parts (haven't brought anything yet), it looks to be about $1200. Although I could skimp a bit if you want to save a couple of hundred. There is quite a bit of mid ground. Processors range from $155 to $335, the price vs the performance is about the same. I could drop the ram down to 4GB at $45. Switch to a crappier SSD (programs would open slower). It would still do what you want, just slower and more annoyingly.

But you had the last computer for like 10 years or so (and it was my old computer from highschool) so I would recommend going for something a bit more future proof (although it's not some ultra highend setup).

* CPU:	Intel Core i5-7600 - $299.00
* RAM:	Corsair 8GB (2 x 4GB) CMK8GX4M2A2400C16R Vengeance LPX DDR4 2400MHz RED	- $99.00
* Mobo:	Gigabyte GA-B250N-PHOENIX-WIFI Mini ITX Motherboard - $175.00
* SSD:	SAMSUNG 960 EVO	250GB - $185.00
* PSU:	Corsair SF600 600W SFX 80 Plus Gold Power Supply - $169
* Cooler: Noctua NH-L9i	$54 - Might look at changing this depending on the case.
* Extra Fans: Maybe depends on the case. There like $20
* GPU: None. There not needed for a basic system because the cpus have a basic one on the chip. Mainly needed for the higher end games. They can be brought later around $300-$1000. Might be able to give you an old one when I upgrade.
* Case:	$145-$175

I looked at the small NUCs but they didn't seem worth it. They are ones that are like a bigger hockey puck so they don't take up space, but they are not upgradeable and they where costing a bit anyway (probably about $800 for an ok one, although could probably drop a few hundred dollars for a still usable, but slower one). The other issue is they don't support a dedicated graphics card which would mean gaming wouldn't be much on them (Minecraft/Terraria type games would be ok, but any fancy 3d games would be too slow).

Probably the better route is for a smallish computer (mini-itx). 

The main advantage to mitx is many of the cases can support a graphics card which could allow Kahlil to play games in the future, but is smaller than a normal desktop setup. I haven't included a graphics for the system currently since it can be brought later ($300-$1000). Might also be able to use an old one of mine if I upgrade at some point.

Having said that, there are also some mitx cases that are much smaller but aren't big enough to fit a graphics card. It would take less space and would also save $165 on a power supply as they come with a basic one. They are a little bit bigger than a NUC, it could probably be stuck behind your monitor. But without the graphics card, gaming becomes limited.

For the ones with space for a graphics card, there is a choice of cases, space-wise and aesthetics. They basically all come in black for the most part.

There are tower cases, box cases, nogpu-cases. There are also some slightly larger tower cases.

The tower cases would be about 2/3 as tall as your current one and half as wide (think VCR). The tower cases can also be put on their side (you could probably put your monitor on top of them). The box ones are like a big shoebox, basically they are a bit wider but shorter than the towers. The larger tower cases would be the width of the box ones with the height of a tower.

* Here's a picture of a tower case for size (this one is the Fractal Design Node 202) - [https://i.redd.it/pynfqrtnc5cy.jpg img]
* Here's a picture of a box case (Cooler Master 110 Elite) - [https://linustechtips.com/main/uploads/monthly_2016_08/P.JPG.818bb5bbc906abc808a8440cfa38b870.JPG img]
* Here's a picture showing the relative sizes for most of the cases - [https://i.imgur.com/6z5U0kW.jpg img]

You can see a list of the cases here, most of the cases on there should be fine. https://www.pccasegear.com/category/25_1119/cases/mini-itx-cases

The following tower cases seem good:
* SilverStone Raven RVZ02 - Has room for a small internal cdrom, but remember you can have an external one that plugs in if you want. 
* SilverStone Milo ML08 - This is exactly the same as the RVZ02, just looks different. 
* SilverStone ML07 HTPC - Also the same as RVZ02
* Fractal Design Node 202 - Slightly smaller than the silver-stone cases. Wouldn't fit your current HDD, but you don't necessarily need it inside the system. Doesn't have room for a cdrom.

The following box cases are good:
* Cooler Master Elite 110
* Cooler Master Elite 130 - It's longer than the 110 but has more space for larger graphics cards which would give more options, and the 110 has a bit that sticks out the back anyway.
* Fractal Design Core 500 Mini-ITX
* Fractal Design Node 304 - This is an older version of the core 500, but is available in white and maybe you prefer the look.
* SilverStone Sugo Series SG13 - With or without the 'mesh' grid on the front. Also comes in white - https://www.pccasegear.com/products/37277/silverstone-sugo-sg13-sff-chassis-metalized-panel-black-white

Small no-graphics card cases (not much in the way of gaming, save $165 on a power supply):
* In Win Chopin Mini-ITX Chassis with 150W PSU (either in black or aluminium): http://cplonline.com.au/in-win-chopin-mini-itx-silver-chassis-150w-psu.html
* Antec ISK110 VESA Mini-ITX Desktop Black Case: http://cplonline.com.au/computer-cases/antec-isk110-vesa-mini-itx-desktop-case.html

Slightly larger cases:
* Phanteks Enthoo Evolv Mini - White, black (with white bits) or black (red bits).
* Aerocool Dead Silence Cube - Wide range of colors.
* In Win 901 - This is like $100 but looks nice. http://cplonline.com.au/computer-cases/in-win-901-mini-itx-case-901-mini-itx.html
* Bitphenix Prodigy M - https://www.bitfenix.com/global/en/products/chassis/prodigy-m#gallery