A 5870 is overkill, quite honestly, for a 1920 x 1080 screen. A 5850 (ideally) or a 5770 (> adequate) would suit you fine for a fair bit less. It's just that, based on your budget it's the card to get. If you're willing to drop down to 1250-1500 CAD then you're in 5850 territory (lol).
Sadly there aren't really many cases that will get you most of the connectors on the front. However, there are some that will give you 4 USBs up front, which will be helpful. You might look into the Storm Scout, which has 4 front USB ports and an e-SATA.
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"If dancing is sure to result in failure then you must dance anyway."
Lo Mein said that, and I think he knows a little more about dancing than I do pal, because he invented it! Then he perfected it so that no man could best him in the club of honor.
Then he used his prize money to buy two of every whore on Earth. Then he herded them all onto a boat, then they all beat the crap out of every single one of him.
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