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Old 11-20-04, 12:29 PM Thread Starter   #1
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Im looking to build a computer for the first time, and i was wondering if anyone can suggest a good case for me. It should be sturdy, not too expensive, and overally good .

I would like it to come with power supply and cooling and all that good stuff, because i assume that as i dont intend to overclock, these things will be good enough.
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Old 11-20-04, 12:32 PM   #2
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Im looking to build a computer for the first time, and i was wondering if anyone can suggest a good case for me. It should be sturdy, not too expensive, and overally good .

I would like it to come with power supply and cooling and all that good stuff, because i assume that as i dont intend to overclock, these things will be good enough.
You're not going to find a good psu with a case unless you get a mid range Antec case. Period. It doesn't matter whether you're overclocking or not, a generic psu will kill your rig.

For your situation, I reccomend the Lian Li pc-65 case and a Fortron 530 power supply. More than enough oomph and reliability with the power supply, and one of the best built and good looking cases out there with plenty of expansion room, and light because it's all aluminum.

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Old 11-20-04, 12:39 PM Thread Starter   #3
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Cool, but how much will it be? Hopefully not too much. I have about $2000 but im saving for university .
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Old 11-20-04, 12:42 PM   #4
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its not bad, i picked them cuz they are some great performing cheaper parts

fortron = $75
lina li = $105

http://www.newegg.com/app/Showimage.asp?style=album

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2x XFX 7800GTX 512mb and 2x EVGA 7800GTX 256mb
4x Raptor 150GB, 4x 500GB Seagate
Emu 0404 Professional Sound Card
Modified/Silenced/Sleeved Zippy 700w PSU and PCP&C 510 SLI
Silverstone TJ07/Coolermaster ATC 101b/ Silverstone LC18
Logitech Z680 5.1 Surround Sound System
Monster HTS3500 -> MisterX PPA2 -> Grado RS-1
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Old 11-20-04, 01:11 PM   #5
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I would say go with this antec, nice case and a good power supply:

http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduc...129-115&depa=0
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Old 11-20-04, 01:27 PM   #6
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ya it depends on how much $$$ he has, the lina li and fortron are both leagues above the antec stuff, but the antec stuff is a lot cheaper and won't kill his machine either.

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2x XFX 7800GTX 512mb and 2x EVGA 7800GTX 256mb
4x Raptor 150GB, 4x 500GB Seagate
Emu 0404 Professional Sound Card
Modified/Silenced/Sleeved Zippy 700w PSU and PCP&C 510 SLI
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