Need a good case

Slackr89 · 07-04-2006, 08:35 PM

i'm looking at this one here:
http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applicatio...446794&CatId=0
Its metal, not acrylic.

Also, what do you think about the power supply the recommend for the system (just off to the right)

Bobo · 07-04-2006, 09:49 PM

Well as long as you live in the USA, you will want to get that case from here:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811144151

and that power supply isn't really that great, only 34A on a single 12V rail
I would recommend this one

bigl2007 · 07-04-2006, 10:07 PM

that case doesnt have psu so look into that as well you need power supply to get it to work

Bobo · 07-04-2006, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by bigl2007

that case doesnt have psu so look into that as well you need power supply to get it to work

That is why he was asking about the power supply....

k9sabian · 07-04-2006, 10:29 PM

At this point I am going to recommend my power supply, haha. I know, I know how egotistical, but I've gone through loads of different power supplies such as Enermax, and Antec. But the best one I've had (and the quietest) is the one I have at the moment. A Hiper-D 580 true watt PSU. It gives pretty good results on the 12v rail too, apparently. (so it's stable) Also the power supply you require is going to be dependant on your system... Make sure the power supply you DO choose is certified for the CPU you have... and if you have an Sli motherboard get an Sli certified PSU. Just my 10 pence. Or 10 cents if you're from US.

Aspire / 500-Watt / ATX / Dual 80mm LED Fan / Black Aluminum, Clear Top / Power Supply < That PSU seems to be all about looks, and not performance.

Bobo's recommendation seems great by the way! Gotta love those cable management power supplies, like mine. Me, me, me. Haha.

Bobo · 07-04-2006, 10:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by k9sabian

At this point I am going to recommend my power supply, haha. I know, I know how egotistical, but I've gone through loads of different power supplies such as Enermax, and Antec. But the best one I've had (and the quietest) is the one I have at the moment. A Hiper-D 580 true watt PSU. It gives pretty good results on the 12v rail too, apparently. (so it's stable) Also the power supply you require is going to be dependant on your system... Make sure the power supply you DO choose is certified for the CPU you have... and if you have an Sli motherboard get an Sli certified PSU. Just my 10 pence. Or 10 cents if you're from US.

Actually, that Hiper PSU is what I am getting (and yes, I love the modular cables

) but the only reason that I didn't pick it is because I wanted one the same price as the power supply on that site. ($75)

Slackr89 · 07-05-2006, 01:22 AM

i wont be able to get anything from the us. i live in Canada, shipping is just way too expensive. getting it from a canadian site only costs about $30 or less

bball4life · 07-05-2006, 09:41 AM

I have that case, and it just isn't working for me. Its a nice case though, just want something that I can use for my first mod and mod the crap out of it.

Bobo · 07-05-2006, 02:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bball4life

I have that case, and it just isn't working for me. Its a nice case though, just want something that I can use for my first mod and mod the crap out of it.

I have that case too, and it works fine after I figured out how to use it, for the lack of a manual.

But be very very careful with the front temp diode, it breaks incredibly easily.

Habanerosky · 07-05-2006, 03:06 PM

I would really recommend an Antec case (if you dont need flashiness). They are very quiet and they look good. (Sonata II is VERY quiet and comes with a pretty nice PSU (450w Smart Power), and the Performance I is quiet, has a TON of expansion space, and is very cool (temperature wise as well as "hip"). With the right fan modding, I was able to get my CPU to a 45 degree full-load (CODII for 3 hours the other night) and I cant hear the computer at all. Check out the black version too.

No, i do not work for Antec...

07-04-2006, 08:35 PM	#1 (permalink)
Slackr89 Bronze Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Canada Age: 19 Posts: 78	Need a good case i'm looking at this one here: http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applicatio...446794&CatId=0 Its metal, not acrylic. Also, what do you think about the power supply the recommend for the system (just off to the right)

07-04-2006, 10:07 PM	#3 (permalink)
bigl2007 Gold Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Age: 22 Posts: 360	that case that case doesnt have psu so look into that as well you need power supply to get it to work

07-04-2006, 10:29 PM	#5 (permalink)
k9sabian New Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Kent, UK Age: 27 Posts: 13	At this point I am going to recommend my power supply, haha. I know, I know how egotistical, but I've gone through loads of different power supplies such as Enermax, and Antec. But the best one I've had (and the quietest) is the one I have at the moment. A Hiper-D 580 true watt PSU. It gives pretty good results on the 12v rail too, apparently. (so it's stable) Also the power supply you require is going to be dependant on your system... Make sure the power supply you DO choose is certified for the CPU you have... and if you have an Sli motherboard get an Sli certified PSU. Just my 10 pence. Or 10 cents if you're from US. Aspire / 500-Watt / ATX / Dual 80mm LED Fan / Black Aluminum, Clear Top / Power Supply < That PSU seems to be all about looks, and not performance. Bobo's recommendation seems great by the way! Gotta love those cable management power supplies, like mine. Me, me, me. Haha. __________________ Athlon 64 X2 4400+ 2Ghz Corsair 2T DDR Geforce 6800GT with zalman fan Lanparty DFI Ultra D Audigy 4 pro (5.1 modified creative speakers) 150Gb 10,000rpm raptor 16Mb cache 300Gb external 19" NEC TFT 4ms (dual view with 20" CRT panasonic TV Coolermaster ATX case with 8" intake, and 8" exhaust 580 True watts Hiper R PSU Running on MCE SP2 and Knoppix Last edited by k9sabian; 07-04-2006 at 10:33 PM.

07-05-2006, 09:41 AM	#8 (permalink)
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07-05-2006, 03:06 PM	#10 (permalink)
Habanerosky Silver Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Englewood/Tampa, FL Age: 20 Posts: 155	I would really recommend an Antec case (if you dont need flashiness). They are very quiet and they look good. (Sonata II is VERY quiet and comes with a pretty nice PSU (450w Smart Power), and the Performance I is quiet, has a TON of expansion space, and is very cool (temperature wise as well as "hip"). With the right fan modding, I was able to get my CPU to a 45 degree full-load (CODII for 3 hours the other night) and I cant hear the computer at all. Check out the black version too. No, i do not work for Antec... __________________ i like computers

07-04-2006, 09:49 PM	#2 (permalink)
Bobo banned Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Pittsburgh Age: 16 Posts: 6,623	Well as long as you live in the USA, you will want to get that case from here: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811144151 and that power supply isn't really that great, only 34A on a single 12V rail I would recommend this one

07-05-2006, 01:22 AM	#7 (permalink)
Slackr89 Bronze Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Canada Age: 19 Posts: 78	i wont be able to get anything from the us. i live in Canada, shipping is just way too expensive. getting it from a canadian site only costs about $30 or less

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