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Old 10-10-2005
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Casing help

hey guyz
its my first time building my own cpu,and i got most of the parts,
the only thing i need is the casing for my p4 motherboard
and my budget is only from $70-$100.
so i nid the perfect casing for me...

tnx,
Jack
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Old 10-10-2005
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well, what parts do you have? do u need a power supply too?
what are you trying to build? something awesome looking? or, just normal? Its kinda about personal preference...
Tell us what you are looking for...

Chaz D.

P.S. Im selling a computer case + powersupply thats nearly brand new if you are interested....
This is the one....
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage....=1091099784169

P.S.S. Apologies if this violates any type of TechSpot rules, if it has, please let me know....just trying to help out another member...
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Old 10-10-2005
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Hey Raiden.

Take a look HERE You`re bound to see someting you like.

Regards Howard
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Old 10-10-2005
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i forgot that i need a casing w/ PSU about 400w up

here's the what i got so far:
P4 2.6 w/motherboard w/built-in sound Card
1 gb memory
256 ati radeon VC
dvd writer
dvd drive
floppy drive
80 gb hd
20 gb hd
modem/lan card

and i want it cool looking and has a usb port in front

TNX again

ps: thnx Howard for the site! it has a lot of casing and its cheap

Last edited by Raiden; 10-10-2005 at 04:24 PM..
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Old 10-10-2005
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Just a hint. Most PSUs that come with cases (except Antec etc.) are total crap. I would not use them unless all other powersupplies in the world were destroyed


Sean
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Old 10-10-2005
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I guess I have been lucky. I bought a modded case that came with a 600W PSU. IT's been working great for about a year now.
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Old 10-11-2005
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Cases are such a personal thing, aren't they. I like simple and... elegant. And QUIET.

I went for THIS case and love it.

Not recommended if you plan to overclock (unless you are using liquid cooling) as it is designed for silence, not extreme cooling needs.

This one also comes with a 450w power supply (Antec). Great deal at just over a hundred bucks for the set.
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Old 10-11-2005
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With your budget, and the fact, that a decent psu is very important.

I`d recommend you go with the case suggested by DonNagual.

As AtK SpAdE so eloquently put it, the psu`s that come with the majority of cases are crap.

You only have to search around these forums, to realise that a lot of computer problems are caused by cheap no name brand psu`s.

Regards Howard
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Old 10-11-2005
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and let me know if you like my case

-chaz
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Old 10-11-2005
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Actually, I do have one complaint about the Antec sonataII case (the one I am suggesting above). It does not have a removable motherboard tray. In case you are going to buy this one, I want to give you all the info.

But for the price, I still think it is an excellent deal especially with that high quality power supply.

Last edited by DonNagual; 10-11-2005 at 03:59 AM..
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Old 10-11-2005
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Quote:
Originally Posted by chaz d.
and let me know if you like my case

-chaz
your casing is pretty good w/ 500w psu, but i still have to wait for my options but its on my top list
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Old 10-11-2005
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Sounds good buddy...it will be an unbeatable price too....not even close to the Best Buy one

Contact me by private message when you decide


Thanks!!

Last edited by chaz d.; 10-11-2005 at 05:53 AM..
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Old 10-11-2005
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Quote:
Originally Posted by chaz d.
Sounds good buddy...it will be an unbeatable price too....not even close to the Best Buy one

Contact me by email when you decide

Thanks!!
It`s not a good idea to display your e-mail address on a public forum.

It would be better for you to use a PM if you want to contact someone
privately.

May I suggest that you edit your post, and remove your e-mail address.

Regards Howard.
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Old 10-11-2005
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Im also kind of a newbie in motherboards, so will THIS motherboard will go w/ those cases u guyz recommend?
  #15  
Old 10-11-2005
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most motherboards are ATX format. A few are micro ATX. Even fewer (new ones) are BTX.

As long as your case supports ATX you should be fine. Find out what size your motherbaord is. Otherwise get the other types - whatever applies.
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Howard has a pimp case, ask him for a pic!
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Old 10-11-2005
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pimps 'n hoes.... just what we need here. A computer with AIDS
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Old 10-11-2005
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rofl ted...
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Old 10-11-2005
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Blakhart
Howard has a pimp case, ask him for a pic!

Mmm.

As requested lol




Regards Howard
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Old 10-11-2005
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Howard, you HAVE to post a pic now. I am dying to see this pimp-mobile if the rumors are true!!

EDIT: I see you have just posted it. And the ruling by the jury is.... pimp. 100%!!
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