Yoboman said:
...I ordered my case first I got a Antec mini-P180... These are the specs I'm aiming for...
...Mobo - ASUS P6T LGA1366...
The mini will only fit a mATX formfactor mobo and you really haven't saved that much space with it since it's bigger than some ATX cases. Anyway here is the current choice of X58 mATX mobos that will take care of the job:
ASUS Rampage II GENE
DFI LANPARTY JR X58-T3H6
MSI X58M
There is also an upcoming EVGA mATX mobo if you are willing to hold out for a couple of weeks.
I suggest you read up them and pick the one that serves your needs best.
Tips for building:
- hook yourself up to a grounded object via an antistatic wriststrap so you don't accidentaly fry your electronics
- layout all the necessary parts for individual stages of the build beforehand so you don't have to frantically search for them later
- get a modular psu;
Corsair,
Seasonic,
Be Quiet are some good brands; 550 - 650W is safe for some major overclocking with your build; install the psu in your case first
- layout your power cable routing before you install the rest of the components; the P180 enables you to route most of them behind the mobo tray so take advantage of the fact
- installing the CPU and the CPU heatsink outside of the case will make things much easier, you can also pop your RAM in at this stage
- don't force things, except for the CPU socket latch: that sucker is going to require some manhandling to get closed, just make sure the CPU lays flat within the socket
- don't overtighten the mobo screws, these arent two pieces of plywood you are screwing together
- Antec's 5.25 expansion bay rail system: the metal tabs on the rails should face the front of your optical drive; many have found out after the fact due to poor instructions and scratched the inside of the bays
- have fun, it's like a big, useful legoset
