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llivinglarge
Thanks in advance.
upok
well, that's kind of a broad question. what kind of system are you buliding? do you want one for looks, performance, silence, etc? how much stuff are you planning are putting inside this thing? there are an awful lot of variables that play into that kind of a question?
seems to me, that around here there isn't much argument that antec psu's are well respected. they also make some nice cases, and case-psu combos. i myself us an antec p-160 aluminum case(psu not included) with an antec true power 430. i built a systmem for my dad and used the antec sonata(with 350w antec psu). he likes his, and it is very quiet.(120mm fans on speed controller and a thermaltake silent boost hsf)
i don't know if this helps, but maybe it will give you some more to think about.
good luck.
robAP
to be honest with you i was looking for a good case with a good PSU and i couldn't find what i wanted without forking over both arms and a leg......who needs a server tower just to get that 450 watt PSU? i just want a half tower but everything in a half-tower size didnt have the power i needed

my options were to buy an Antec case with a 350 watt PSU or for the same price buy something solid but cheap and put in a reliable good 400+ watt PSU myself, besides.... thermaltake cases are just a bit too crazy for me. so i put their power in something more conservative in comparison.
asus
this on.. is the one i have biggrin.gif
upok
if you plan on doing alot of overclocking and such, be careful going with cheap cases. i had some very bad heat problems due to a poor air circ design on a cheap case i once had. with today's video cards getting bigger and hotter, they have a tendency to cut the case in half vertically. my 2 80mm intake fans on the front of my case were not able to get any cool air past my vid card(then a 5700U--BIG card), therefore my cpu was very hot--47is idle 60s load. i tried all kinds of things, and finally ended up with the big p-160 case that provided the circulation that i needed. if you don't mind modding the daylights out of your case, go for it. that of course is just my experience, i have lots of friends that build screaming systems in generic cases. it didn't work well for me.
GTSticky
I have a pair of Lian Li's. One PC-61 and one PC-65, both black, the 65 has a window.

The power supply I've found to be the best doesn't come in a case, buy it here http://www.newegg.com/app/viewProductDesc....-153-011&depa=0

It looks good, works well, has good exhaust and comes with some nifty accessories.
FanATIc205
QUOTE (robAP @ May 17 2004, 07:50 PM)
to be honest with you i was looking for a good case with a good PSU and i couldn't find what i wanted without forking over both arms and a leg......who needs a server tower just to get that 450 watt PSU? i just want a half tower but everything in a half-tower size didnt have the power i needed

my options were to buy an Antec case with a 350 watt PSU or for the same price buy something solid but cheap and put in a reliable good 400+ watt PSU myself, besides.... thermaltake cases are just a bit too crazy for me. so i put their power in something more conservative in comparison.

id get a case and add a psu. i just recently got a PSU Tisonic Mega Power EPS ATX-460-1024DF 460W to review that is simply awsome for the price the review will be up in a couple days. this is the most solid PSU ive ever tested the 12v rail has 30a and the cables are sleeved all this for around 50 bucks is amazing
wizarddeath
FanATIc205 - im looking for a psu, link me. baby.
GTSticky
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12v rail has 30a


And your house has a 20 AMP fuse, so...
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