Last Two Things - Case + PSU - What Do You Suggest?

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Clucky

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So I've pretty much purchased everything (i7 920 2.66GHz, evga SLI i7 mobo, 6gb corsair ram, geforce GTC 260 895MB + misc (speakers, hard drive, etc))

All I need now is a good case + PSU...and since the video card is huge (among other things) I think I may have to go with a Full-Tower as opposed to a mid-tower, not only because I want to make _sure_ I have enough room for everything but also because I want it to be cool. For the PSU, I don't plan on doing SLI in the near future but just incase, what would you recommend? If I wait a year or so, will the higher end PSU's be cheaper?

Anyways, the only prerequisites I can think of are:

- I'd like it to be quiet
- I'd like to, if possible, spend under $200.00 for both (If absolutely necessary and considering how much I paid for everything else, I guess I am willing to bump it up to $250ish)
- Not really a prerequisite but I'm not all that concerned about looks

Thanks

PS: For my setup, think I'll need a CPU fan too? If so, what would you recommend?
 
The GTX 260 will fit right in almost every mid tower they make...with a few wacky exceptions. A full tower is not needed by any means. It will be just fine as far as cooling in a mid tower.
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If I were to buy a new case right now...it would be this one:)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811133074

As far as the power supply...620w to 750w is a nice range to look for. I say 620w because Corsair makes a very nice 620w PSU. I run an Antec 650w with OC Intel Q9300, GTX 260 Core 216 @ 700MHz, 2 x WD 160GB, 2 x fan controllers, 6 x Sycthe 120mm 133CFM fans, Green Cold Cathode and 6 x USB devices. The Antec has been rock solid for over 6 months with everything listed above running wide open. Me personally...I will never buy a PSU that is not modular...I like using just the cables I need.

Might want to look at Antec, Coolermaster, Corsair, Thermaltake....from what I have had and seen, they all make nice power supplies:)
 
The Antec Twelve Hundred and the Cooler Master Cosmo are two of my favorite full tower cases.

As for PSUs, there are a lot of good companies. Antec, Cooler Master, Corsair, OCZ, etc.
 
Antec 1200

-i have the antec 900, it's basically the same thing as the 1200 but it's a mid tower. it's a great case, very quiet, incredible airflow, and it looks awesome. imo antec is your best bet when it comes to cases

so do you still need a psu? if so than you're going to want to get a well known brand (corsair, ocz, antec, rosewill)
 
I would recommend the Antec 1200 but considering the budget, I would go with the Thermaltake listed above. For the PSU I would definitely go with Corsair, 750TX. Very efficient and VERY quiet. I seriously cannot hear mine at all. And the i7 runs very hot, I would definitely look into getting an aftermarket cooler.
 
kookooshortman55 said:
I would recommend the Antec 1200 but considering the budget, I would go with the Thermaltake listed above. For the PSU I would definitely go with Corsair, 750TX. Very efficient and VERY quiet. I seriously cannot hear mine at all. And the i7 runs very hot, I would definitely look into getting an aftermarket cooler.
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+1, antec power supplies are extremely good. If your ok with rebates though, the 850TX is only $10 or so more after rebates than the 750TX. I would take a look some of these cases also:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811103011
(^^^^Very similar to the case i have, except mine has a 200mm exhaust at the top, excellent case and sturdy/roomy, best aircooling case imo)
or one of these:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811103026
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811160008
 
The Corsair 750TX & 850TX are rated really high on newegg....is there really much difference between the two though?

Speaking of the Mail-In Rebate's, has anyone done one with Corsair? Was it a hassle? Because it says "Please allow 8-10 weeks for receipt of rebate card" - don't they send you a check? What's the difference between that and the card?
 
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750W would be more than enough to power a GTX 260. The Corsair 650W would still be good, it just depends on how much headroom you have and how much you plan on upgrading in the future.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139005&Tpk=650tx

It's much cheaper than the 750W. I got a Mail-in rebate for mine and it went well, they are a great company. It takes a while to get it, but all MIR do.

I would go with this 650W and the Thermaltake case linked above, primarily because of your budget. You could definitely find something better but it would be more expensive, possibly out of budget. You could use the extra money to get a CPU cooler.
 
You are right but it might be out of the budget. Considering the $200 budget, $110 on the best PSU might not be the best option, not to mention the need for a case as well as a possible CPU cooler.

If I remember right the 650TX was only $80.
 
Yes, but the 650TX with the Thermaltake case linked above would only come out to $150. I'm not saying what you linked wouldn't work; they would both be fine, I'm just saying it would cost more.
 
I think for my PSU I'll go with your recommendation:
kookooshortman55 said:
For the PSU I would definitely go with Corsair, 750TX. Very efficient and VERY quiet. I seriously cannot hear mine at all.
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..for $119.00, that's not bad...the PC Power & Cooling S75QB 750W was recommended and is only $10 more, is it worth it?

Now for the case I was looking at the Antec 900 ($119) and Thermaltake V9 ($89.99) - the only negatives Ive read about the Antec were people saying it was loud (red flags for me)...now I'm not sure why it's worth so much more than the Thermaltake (perhaps the looks?) but the Thermaltake looks to be pretty silent as well

What do you guys think?
 
Clucky said:
I think for my PSU I'll go with your recommendation:


..for $119.00, that's not bad...the PC Power & Cooling S75QB 750W was recommended and is only $10 more, is it worth it?

Now for the case I was looking at the Antec 900 ($119) and Thermaltake V9 ($89.99) - the only negatives Ive read about the Antec were people saying it was loud (red flags for me)...now I'm not sure why it's worth so much more than the Thermaltake (perhaps the looks?) but the Thermaltake looks to be pretty silent as well

What do you guys think?
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The PC power and cooling and corsair are of the same price after MIR ie 110
so i think you should go for pc power and cooling as its thebest
 
Clucky said:
I think for my PSU I'll go with your recommendation:


..for $119.00, that's not bad...the PC Power & Cooling S75QB 750W was recommended and is only $10 more, is it worth it?

Now for the case I was looking at the Antec 900 ($119) and Thermaltake V9 ($89.99) - the only negatives Ive read about the Antec were people saying it was loud (red flags for me)...now I'm not sure why it's worth so much more than the Thermaltake (perhaps the looks?) but the Thermaltake looks to be pretty silent as well

What do you guys think?
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Check the previous post. You would be fine with a 650TX, which is only $80. A 750W would give you a bit more headroom though, but for $30.
 
Here go for this it i 80 bux after MIR and the best brand also
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817703005
or
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817171014
or
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139005
or
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817341018

All of the above are good and for 80 bux after MIR so you can buy any of those


If you are want a full tower go for this I highly recomend this one as it is very airy and big and will be very cool and cheap and of good brand and many people of this forum are using this

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119160

so now your total will be around 230 bux or you can also go for the folowing but i would prefer cooler master for the same price afer MIR

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811133056

both will give you a total of 230 bux

go with the corsair or cooler masteror pc power and cooling psu + cooler master haf 932
 
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thandakid said:
Here go for this it i 80 bux after MIR and the best brand also
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817703005
or
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817171014
or
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139005
or
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817341018

All of the above are good and for 80 bux after MIR so you can buy any of those


If you are want a full tower go for this I highly recomend this one as it is very airy and big and will be very cool and cheap and of good brand and many people of this forum are using this

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119160

so now your total will be around 230 bux or you can also go for the folowing but i would prefer cooler master for the same price afer MIR

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811133056

both will give you a total of 230 bux

go with the corsair or cooler masteror pc power and cooling psu + cooler master haf 932
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Of the above PSU's I would stick between the Corsair and the PCP&C. They are both very good brands and both have large single 12V rails. Considering you're not a fan of noise, I would go with the Corsair though. It has a large 120mm fan as opposed to the 80mm fan, meaning lower RPM's and lower noise. I can personally say they are dead silent, I have a pretty silent system and I cannot hear it at all. PCP&C is one of the top brands, but in this case I would lean towards the Corsair.

+1 on the HAF though, if you have the budget.
 
get a pc power and cooling 610 silencer, i think after mir it comes to around $75 dollars, it should support your rig. as mep is running a very similar system on his corsair 620(which used to be the pc power & cooling 610) i do have one on my desk also, don't plan on going sli, as there is only a 6 pin and 8 pin(for graphics)
 
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