hmm... Case is based on ur preference really.. which is why i didn't really recommend one, same with the HD, depending on how much HD space u needed.. get a smaller or bigger HD
Those are just some manufacturers/models, but I found it helpful if I had some things to base my choices off when I was picking parts. So hope it helps
*edit* screw it I'm always messing up which way it goes.
Western Digital
never seen samsung recommended. So dunno.
newegg is down on me and the other US sites dont carry it. its like 110$ on newegg. NCIX is way over US pricing.