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cohen
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They are nice.
depends on what stuff you have inside, i say for every build 550W, but then again it depends on how many hard drives etc you have to power.
Quick69GTO
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If the case is a standard ATX case, then yes, you can use it for a new build.
If it's a case made from a manufacturer like Dell, HP, Compaq, etc., then you may have problems using it for a new build (incompatibility).
As far as power supplies are concerned, 500 watt or more is the norm. Look for an Antec, Seasonic, Coolermaster, Silverstone, FSP Group, Sparkle Power, or PC Power & Cooling.
These are the top manufacturers but some people have had good luck with other brands.
bomberboysk
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Its cheaper to buy one with a case, but the ones that are included with cases are usually very low quality. I would advice buying the power supply seperate from the case, as you can get the power supply you want then.
Quick69GTO
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It's cheaper to buy a case with a PSU included, but cheap is exactly what you'll get.
You'll be better off buying a case like this one:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119115
And a power supply like this:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371007
Add a low RPM 120mm fan to the front of the case and you'll have a very quiet start for your new build.
The above parts are the cheapest I'll go when building a system for a client.
You'll be better off buying a case like this one:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119115
And a power supply like this:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371007
Add a low RPM 120mm fan to the front of the case and you'll have a very quiet start for your new build.
The above parts are the cheapest I'll go when building a system for a client.
cohen
New Member
if you buy one included (i have done) they come with cheap not very good quaility PSUs, in the future i will be buying a good PSU, not one that is in a case. But i have a Shaw 550W PSU, my brother has got the same and his is over a year old and have no problems.
So depends if you want good quality.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811144151 i want one like this and i will get a psu seperate
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bomberboysk
Active Member
The case you posed the link to does not include a power supply, so are you saying you want to know a good case with a clear side panel or what? Sorry if i dont quite understand what you are asking there.
cohen
New Member
he wants a good quality case with no PSU and then buy a good PSU.
OK, the link above is good. By a PSU around 600 W or so.
^ FTW. Excellent airflow and absolutely beautiful to look at. The stock images really don't do it justice - try Googling some images and see what you find if you're interested. Won't provide the airflow of an Antec, but if you know what you're doing cooling-wise, it's not a problem.
Heh...Vulcan...