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So I've got this rig, and it's basically doing nothing. Yes, Crysis is nice, but I've found that it's mostly about my e-peen really. So I've considered the idea of downgrading my rig.

If I do this I would go with something that is quieter, cooler, lighter, and smaller.

I've been looking at this case, it seems like a good candidate. It has plenty of fan mounts (I would get some yate loons probably + a fan controller), it's painted black interior (I really don't like silver), and it's the right size. I've looked and the only other thing I can find is the Antec 902, and I don't like the window on it. Also, I want cooling OVER my graphics card(s), I don't like the temps I get now. Another thing is this case has cable management holes, which is something very near and dear to my heart.

I would keep everything but my motherboard and case (I might keep the case, just use it somewhere else). I would get me a UD3P for some decent OCing (finally!). I'm also thinking about getting an HD5770, they seem to bench well and do good in crossfire (if I think I need it).

So what does everyone think, the idea intrigues me.

EDIT: This is really about downgrading my GPU's.
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Sounds like you're upgrading if anything. I can't say I know anything about the NZXT case, but the Antec 902 is very good. The UD3P is a step up from the 750 but i'm not sure if getting a 5770 is a good iea
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