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The noise sounds like dirty fans. Don't bother cleaning them out if they start whining. They're cheap, so just replace them. High temps in your box may cause electronics to malfunction resulting in BSOD.
To maximize heat dissipation, I suggest using an elegant aluminum case like Lian-Li. Steel cases trap heat, are heavy and just plain ugly. Read some reviews to find cases with good internal air flow distribution.
A good power supply is important. You should only get a powerful one with a single 12V rail. Multi rail power supplies are shit.
If you want to use lots of RAM, you must get 64-bit Windows 7 Pro or higher, not the 32-bit, Starter or Home editions. 32-bit Windows OS caps your RAM limit to 4GB. 64-bit Windows Starter and Home editions (Basic/Premium) cap your RAM limit to 8GB/8GB/16GB regardless of how much memory is installed.
Video cards with Displayport support multiple monitors. You will need an active adapter to take advantage of it.
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