first i7 build... is this decent

[Muffin Man]

this is also a good case.

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[zedman3d]

Don't get the EVGA E758-TR, it doesn't come with a Lifetime Warranty.

And the P6T does?

But anyway, their lifetime warranty model:
Newegg.com - EVGA E758-A1 3-Way SLI (x16/x16/x8) LGA 1366 Intel X58 ATX Intel Motherboard - Intel Motherboards

this is also a good case.

Newegg.com - COOLER MASTER Storm Scout SGC-2000-KKN1-GP Black Steel / Plastic ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Computer Cases

+1. Great case.