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What power supply do I need?

Discussion in 'Other Hardware' started by AlexL, Feb 16, 2013.

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  1. JC713 TechSpot Guru Posts: 2,781   +205

    Cases are more important than you may think. They control airflow (amount of fans is important) and they also help contain wire clutter (the 200r is probably the cheapest one that can do this). It is important to remove intruding wires since they effect airflow. These are probably the best alternatives for the 200r: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ... 50002120 600006302 4025&IsNodeId=1&name=NZXT
    less than 50 bucks and have good reviews. NZXT is good.
  2. hellokitty[hk] I'm a TechSpot Evangelist Posts: 4,001   +31

    I highly doubt you'll have any heating problems with any midtower case with what you've got. You might as well get something that you like and is pretty inexpensive.
  3. AlexL Newcomer, in training

    Well the most I wanted to spend was $70. I didn't know if I could get good airflow and Wire management with that price but. Oh yea how big to you think the 2 graphics cards you listed earlier are? Are they about 11-12 inches or smaller?
  4. hellokitty[hk] I'm a TechSpot Evangelist Posts: 4,001   +31

    That's fine for that price I personally like the bitfenix shinobi but the inwin BUC or NXZT tempest at that price does have better cooling.
    You could definitely go cheaper though.
  5. JC713 TechSpot Guru Posts: 2,781   +205

    The 650TI has a short 6 inch PCB. The 7770 is longer. It will fit though since it is 9 inches