What case and power supply should i get

GimpsGTP · 12-03-2004, 07:48 AM

Heres the setup im getting, what kind of case and power supply do i need, what are the better brands of power supplies, how many watts do i need?
Pentium 4 3.0C
ASUS P4S800 motherboard
512 Ram
200 GB HD
256 MB Video

What should i be looking for. is there such thing as having too many watts.
Nick

Tha Killa · 12-03-2004, 08:12 AM

Hmm sounds like you need a good power supply. (uh not sure how many watts, lol) Oh and I don't think you can overpower your computer, it just uses as much power as it needs, and if you don't have enough power, well then, its gonna be messed up.

GimpsGTP · 12-04-2004, 01:51 AM

anyone else? i have been looking a little is thermaltake a good brand? what other brands are good? and again, how many watts should i be looking at
Nick

**Praetor** · 12-04-2004, 01:02 PM

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should I be looking for. is there such thing as having too many watts.

No because if you dont need them you wont use them. Two PSUs stand out tho, the Antec TruPower480 and the OCZ Powerstream 520

GimpsGTP · 12-05-2004, 01:04 AM

those are nice power supplies, whats a nice case i can match up with one of those?
Nick

geranimo:// · 12-05-2004, 12:42 PM

The case doesnt really matter, just make sure the airflow is good with some fans, and you can pick any case you like, its gotta be big enough too

Tha Killa · 12-06-2004, 02:47 AM

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Originally Posted by GimpsGTP

anyone else? i have been looking a little is thermaltake a good brand? what other brands are good? and again, how many watts should i be looking at
Nick

I heard that Thermaltake is a good brand, but I haven't used it myself so I would n't for it for a fact.

GimpsGTP · 12-07-2004, 06:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Praetor

No because if you dont need them you wont use them. Two PSUs stand out tho, the Antec TruPower480 and the OCZ Powerstream 520

How about something a little less pricey? im not cheap but thats kinda alot for just the power supply. Thanks
Nick

GimpsGTP · 12-07-2004, 07:22 AM

Just about ready to pick my supply, what one would you go with, or would you prefer something else.
P4 3.0
512 Ram
DVD/cd burner burner
256MB video

1.Thermaltake W0013 Silent Purepower 480W with Silver housing - Xaser Edition ATX 2-Fan Power Supply
55.00 $US

2.Antec 430W Power Supply, Model "TRUE430" -RETAIL
70.50$US

3.Thermaltake Silent PurePower, 420W ATX power supply.UL, CSA, TUV, CE Approved. Intel Pentium 4 Compliant
36.00 $US one day sale

Nick

krazykarl · 12-07-2004, 06:33 PM

the turbogamer modded 500w PSUs, are nice, they arent too expensive, not a big brand, but ive found it to be reliable and high quailty enough. i found it for $90CDN on NCIX.

12-03-2004, 07:48 AM	#1 (permalink)
GimpsGTP Silver Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 108	What case and power supply should i get Heres the setup im getting, what kind of case and power supply do i need, what are the better brands of power supplies, how many watts do i need? Pentium 4 3.0C ASUS P4S800 motherboard 512 Ram 200 GB HD 256 MB Video What should i be looking for. is there such thing as having too many watts. Nick

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GimpsGTP Silver Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 108	what one would you pick? Just about ready to pick my supply, what one would you go with, or would you prefer something else. P4 3.0 512 Ram DVD/cd burner burner 256MB video 1.Thermaltake W0013 Silent Purepower 480W with Silver housing - Xaser Edition ATX 2-Fan Power Supply 55.00 $US 2.Antec 430W Power Supply, Model "TRUE430" -RETAIL 70.50$US 3.Thermaltake Silent PurePower, 420W ATX power supply.UL, CSA, TUV, CE Approved. Intel Pentium 4 Compliant 36.00 $US one day sale Nick

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krazykarl New Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Canada Age: 24 Posts: 18	the turbogamer modded 500w PSUs, are nice, they arent too expensive, not a big brand, but ive found it to be reliable and high quailty enough. i found it for $90CDN on NCIX. __________________ -There is no Overkill -Apathy causes the least amount of confilict with stupid people.

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12-03-2004, 08:12 AM	#2 (permalink)
Tha Killa Gold Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 496	Hmm sounds like you need a good power supply. (uh not sure how many watts, lol) Oh and I don't think you can overpower your computer, it just uses as much power as it needs, and if you don't have enough power, well then, its gonna be messed up.

12-04-2004, 01:51 AM	#3 (permalink)
GimpsGTP Silver Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 108	anyone else? i have been looking a little is thermaltake a good brand? what other brands are good? and again, how many watts should i be looking at Nick

12-05-2004, 01:04 AM	#5 (permalink)
GimpsGTP Silver Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 108	those are nice power supplies, whats a nice case i can match up with one of those? Nick

12-05-2004, 12:42 PM	#6 (permalink)
geranimo:// Gold Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Age: 20 Posts: 345	The case doesnt really matter, just make sure the airflow is good with some fans, and you can pick any case you like, its gotta be big enough too