Fast but quiet

Hi,
I am looking to get a new system and I am considering the i7 920 CPU, however I have a few questions someone may be able to answer for me.
Firstly and most important is how can I achieve a quiet system using this processor. I am thinking of an Antec p183 case, Signature 650 PSU and Asus
P6T motherboard. I play no games but I have a Dell 27" monitor and I don't know if I need a high end GPU to run it properly. I know that for my purposes this system is overkill but I like my computers to last me for quite a while before upgrading and besides I am very impatient and like speed. I would like an SSD Hard drive but they are just too expensive at the moment so that will wait until they come down in price. Have I chosen the right case and PSU for quietness? Will I have to install extra fans to cool the chip which I believe runs very hot?
Help appreciated.

 

Thanks Halo for a great reply. I am looking into all the parts you showed, unfortunately it isn't always easy to get them all in Australia and I have to hunt around. I can get the cooler you recommended so that is a start. The problem is that I need someone to actually build the thing and most computer stores want me to buy all the bits and pieces from them. The trouble with this is that no one single store sells everything I want. I can not do it myself, in the end might have to enlist my son's help, he is pretty smart with most things. Thanks again. Forgot to say that I am using the onboard graphics on my Asus P5pe board and it works fine, but with the new big monitor I am concerned that something more powerful might be the go.

 

I will add the Antec is an excellent case, and big. I agree there are quieter fans than the Antecs, but there are many that are noisier too. Don't discount the case because you are not happy with the fans - they can be changed out later.

Also remember that should you chose a retail version of a CPU and it comes with a heatsink fan (HSF) assembly, using a 3rd party cooler on the CPU voids the warranty!!! Certainly, this is not a concern for many enthusiasts, but it is a concern for many others, and everyone should be aware of it. Note the following extracts:

Intel CPU Warranty Information (my bold added)

Intel warrants the Product (defined as the boxed Intel® processor and the accompanying thermal solution)... ... if the Product is properly used and installed, for a period of three (3) years. This Limited Warranty does NOT cover:

• damage to the Product due to external causes, including accident, problems with electrical power, abnormal electrical, mechanical or environmental conditions, usage not in accordance with product instructions, misuse, neglect, alteration, repair, improper installation, or improper testing; OR
• any Product which has been modified or operated outside of Intel's publicly available specifications​

AMD CPU Warranty Information (their bold)

AMD is more straightforward on their page where it says the following concerning their retail, Processor In A Box (PIB), versions of their CPUs:

This Limited Warranty shall be null and void if the AMD microprocessor which is the subject of this Limited Warranty is used with any heatsink/fan other than the one provided herewith. ​

The good news is since both AMD and Intel warranty their boxed CPUs for three years, and since replacing them at their cost is not something they want to do, both make excellent cooling solutions both in terms of cooling abilities, but also in noise levels.

On-board graphics work great for Office (work and school) tasks, surfing the Internet, email, and perhaps watching an occasional DVD. If you plan on doing any 3D animated gaming, you will probably be disappointed. That said, should you decide later on down the road to install a new graphics card, make sure first your PSU is ready, in terms of power (specifically, current on the 12V rail), and required connections.