Spec me a new case and PSU

Psycho Sonny

Psycho Sonny

Psycho Sonny

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Hi there, i have the following.

4850
i5 2500k
asus p8p67
icy dock 5 hard drive (requires 3 x 5.25" external bays)
1 x sata 5.25" dvd writer (requires another 5.25" external bay)
8 gb ddr3 (4 x 2gb)

i no longer like my case - its an old thermaltake and my psu doesnt have a compatible 8 pin atx the 24 pin is fine but only 4 of the 8 pins fit into mobo, the other 4 dont fit, so im guessing the psu is no longer up to date. its an ocz 1000w plus as well, so i will sell it on.

so i need a new case which has to have at least 4 external 5.25" bays, i dont need to have more than 4, but 4 is the minimum so 4 or more.

i also need a new psu, preferably up to date as possible, also preferably modular and capable of running the above system.

dont want to spend huge amounts of cash, but i would like to see what you guys can come up with for different budgets.

lets say a £100 budget, a £150 budget and a £200 budget.

thanks.
 
These prices dont include free delivery.


£100

Your basketProduct Name Qty Price Line Total
OCZ StealthXStream 2 600W Power Supply £50.99
(£42.49) £50.99
(£42.49)
Antec 100 One Hundred Ultimate Gaming Case - Black £39.98
(£33.32) £39.98
(£33.32)
Sub Total : £75.81
Shipping cost assumes delivery to UK Mainland with:
DPD Next Day Parcel
(This can be changed during checkout) Shipping : £10.25
VAT is being charged at 20.00% VAT : £17.21
Total : £103.27


£150

Your basketProduct Name Qty Price Line Total
Coolermaster CM-690 II Advanced Dominator Case - Black £73.98
(£61.65) £73.98
(£61.65)
XFX Pro 650W Core Edition Power Supply £65.99
(£54.99) £65.99
(£54.99)
Sub Total : £116.64
Shipping cost assumes delivery to UK Mainland with:
DPD Next Day Parcel
(This can be changed during checkout) Shipping : £11.00
VAT is being charged at 20.00% VAT : £25.53
Total : £153.17


£200

ur basketProduct Name Qty Price Line Total
Coolermaster HAF X Gaming Tower Case - Black (RC-942) £129.98
(£108.32) £129.98
(£108.32)
XFX Pro 750W Core Edition Power Supply £72.98
(£60.82) £72.98
(£60.82)
Sub Total : £169.14
Shipping cost assumes delivery to UK Mainland with:
DPD Next Day Parcel
(This can be changed during checkout) Shipping : £12.50
VAT is being charged at 20.00% VAT : £36.33
Total : £217.97
 
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If you have £200, paying the extra for the GAF X really isn't worth it IMO, especially if you don't like the aesthetics. The Lancool PC-K62 is a great case at only a bit more than the CM 690-II.
 
right well after looking at what was posted i want this case - im guessing it will last me a good few years so it will be worth it in the end. also easier to work inside a large case.


Coolermaster HAF X Gaming Tower Case - Black (RC-942) [RC-942-KKN1]


now can anyone tell me what fans i need if i want it fully kitted out? and a decent modular psu to go with it?
 
stulid said:
You dont need to kit it out with fans, its epic out of the box.

Modular psu,

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-002-XF&groupid=701&catid=123&subcat=1497

But most things are out of stock, the following two are in stock, but expensive.


http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-217-CM&groupid=701&catid=123&subcat=1103

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-116-AN
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k i'll be ordering on friday or saturday, i'll check back then in regards to psu's.

Cooling (Front): 230 x 30 mm red LED fan x1
- Cooling (Top): 200 x 30mm fans x 2 (1 included)
- Cooling (Side): 200 x 30mm fan x 1
- Cooling (Rear): 140 x 25mm fan x 1
- VGA Fan Duct: 120 x 25mm fan x 1 (not included)
- VGA Holder: 80 x 15mm fan x 1 (not included)

i know it comes with a few fans, a lot of people have been buying additional ones, if it has a slot for an additional fan, then i may as well use it, no point spending £140 on a case and then not buying a fan for a few quid.

which fans do i need to buy and whats recommended?
 
No idea, any good ones that fit in (black or the same RED LED) is quiet and good CFM;s at the same time, also price should be considered.

If your buying £30+ worth of fans you could get a better case again.
 
Psycho Sonny said:
the coolermaster sickleflow seems to be well recommended, i just dont understand which fans come with the case and which ones dont, its not very clear, which ones do i need to buy?
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Since i am getting that case soon as i've read a lot about it i can tell you an extra Coolermaster Megaflow Red LED 200mm fan is what i am fitting on the top as i've read that it can lower cpu temps by upto 5c which is worth the £12 extra or so.(shame the store here doesn't stock it even though i've asked several times as it would be a popular fan.)
 
stulid said:
No idea, any good ones that fit in (black or the same RED LED) is quiet and good CFM;s at the same time, also price should be considered.

If your buying £30+ worth of fans you could get a better case again.
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found the case for less than £125, apparently you only need to get the additional top fan, it comes with 1 in the side, top, front and back.

you dont need the vga ones, that is a personal preference.
 
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