I'll give it a try... first build... help selecting parts...

SonnieP · 07-18-2005, 03:34 AM

I've changed a few options...

I decided to go with a Lian-Li case and go with black. It's a little more expensive but appears to be a heck of a nice case with easy install solutions.

Lian Li PC-65B Black Aluminum ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Retail $125

Then this PS should fit and match nicely... +12V@30A... I'm not sure if it's 20 or 24 pin for the MB and if I need an adapter though.

AeroCool Aero-550W 550W Power Supply - OEM $99

Then here's my extra toy...

Logisys Computer FP808BK Black Multi Funtion Panel with Card Reader - Retail $27

I also added some Arctic Silver Ceramique Thermal Compound for $6 and a SONY Black 1.44MB 3.5" Internal Floppy Drive for $11 just in case I ever needed one.

I also changed the NEC DVD burner over to a black faceplate model which they have in stock as of now.

Right now my total is up to $1000 shipped, so I'm on the mark.

I may add one of these for $17 to help fill up the upper bays and add a little flash...

**Praetor** · 07-23-2005, 06:51 PM

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XG PSVG-500 500W Power Supply - Retail $49

That PSU is more flash and flair than decent ... for $50 you can get an XClio with 12V@15+17 (compared to 12V@19)

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AeroCool Aero-550W 550W Power Supply - OEM $99

Wowzers! $100 for that ... the $50 Xclio is i spec'd in PSU101 is stil a better PSU hehe ... if you're gonna be in the $100 .. hunt down a powerstream!

SonnieP · 07-25-2005, 03:39 AM

I ended up upgrading my A-open case with most of the above but I went with the OCZ ModStream 520W PS...

It has power and it has flash... it's beautiful and I really like the idea of only having power wires that I need installed. It also has a gorgeous power cord.

[-0MEGA-] · 07-25-2005, 04:25 AM

where did you find that?

SonnieP · 07-25-2005, 04:53 AM

Newegg

Currently $90 with a $15 rebate.

I just ordered another one for another computer I'm building. Building a computer is much easier than I expected. The Gigabyte MB's are easy.

**Praetor** · 07-25-2005, 04:33 PM

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It has power and it has flash... it's beautiful and I really like the idea of only having power wires that I need installed. It also has a gorgeous power cord.

That it does and im glad you chose that model (rather than the lower ones).... do be aware however, the cables are quite stiff (only really an issue if u have a small case)

SonnieP · 07-25-2005, 05:33 PM

I didn't really have any problems with the cables in the A-Open case. I could see though in a small case where someone might run into a tight fit. The big power cable is stiff, but manageable... the smaller cables are fairly flexible.

07-18-2005, 03:34 AM	#11 (permalink)
SonnieP Silver Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: L. A. (Lower Alabama) Age: 46 Posts: 130	I've changed a few options... I decided to go with a Lian-Li case and go with black. It's a little more expensive but appears to be a heck of a nice case with easy install solutions. Lian Li PC-65B Black Aluminum ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Retail $125 Then this PS should fit and match nicely... +12V@30A... I'm not sure if it's 20 or 24 pin for the MB and if I need an adapter though. AeroCool Aero-550W 550W Power Supply - OEM $99 Then here's my extra toy... Logisys Computer FP808BK Black Multi Funtion Panel with Card Reader - Retail $27 I also added some Arctic Silver Ceramique Thermal Compound for $6 and a SONY Black 1.44MB 3.5" Internal Floppy Drive for $11 just in case I ever needed one. I also changed the NEC DVD burner over to a black faceplate model which they have in stock as of now. Right now my total is up to $1000 shipped, so I'm on the mark. I may add one of these for $17 to help fill up the upper bays and add a little flash... __________________ ... SonnieP ... Cedar Creek Cinema Home Theater Shack ... Last edited by SonnieP; 07-18-2005 at 03:43 AM.

07-25-2005, 03:39 AM	#13 (permalink)
SonnieP Silver Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: L. A. (Lower Alabama) Age: 46 Posts: 130	I ended up upgrading my A-open case with most of the above but I went with the OCZ ModStream 520W PS... It has power and it has flash... it's beautiful and I really like the idea of only having power wires that I need installed. It also has a gorgeous power cord. __________________ ... SonnieP ... Cedar Creek Cinema Home Theater Shack ...

07-25-2005, 04:25 AM	#14 (permalink)
[-0MEGA-] Diamond Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Concord, NH Age: 19 Posts: 26,057	where did you find that? __________________ Core 2 Duo E8400 @ 3.83GHz Gigabyte GA-P35-DS3L ATI HD 3870 GDDR4 @ (840/2332) 4GB (2x 2GB) DDR2-850 500GB SATAII HD w/16MB SilverStone 750W +12V@60A 3DMark06: 11593

07-25-2005, 04:53 AM	#15 (permalink)
SonnieP Silver Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: L. A. (Lower Alabama) Age: 46 Posts: 130	Newegg Currently $90 with a $15 rebate. I just ordered another one for another computer I'm building. Building a computer is much easier than I expected. The Gigabyte MB's are easy. __________________ ... SonnieP ... Cedar Creek Cinema Home Theater Shack ...

07-25-2005, 05:33 PM	#17 (permalink)
SonnieP Silver Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: L. A. (Lower Alabama) Age: 46 Posts: 130	I didn't really have any problems with the cables in the A-Open case. I could see though in a small case where someone might run into a tight fit. The big power cable is stiff, but manageable... the smaller cables are fairly flexible. __________________ ... SonnieP ... Cedar Creek Cinema Home Theater Shack ...

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