PSU and Possible Case recommendation

[IBN]

OK peeps i want to buy a PSU and possibly a case for my system. I already have a cheap case and the psu came with it. I have looked through tomshardware review on PSUs.

I intended to just buy just a psu, but if i can squeeze in a good case i might do that also.I am looking at the following site and was wondering if you guys had any thoughts and suggestions.

http://www.quietpc.com/gb-en-gbp/home

I am in the UK and my budget is about £60 approx.

Thanx in advance.

 

[Tedster]

the PSU is most important. Buy a good one and at 30% to your energy requirement total for a cushion.

read this article: http://www.tomshardware.com/2006/02/07/5_power_supplies_get_the_full_juice_treatment/
(price has not bearing on PSU quality)


also there are many power requirement calculators on the net:

http://www.jscustompcs.com/power_supply/

http://www.extreme.outervision.com/psucalculator.jsp

Then find a nice case. There are MANY to choose from! Just make sure it has adequate ventilation and fits your motherboard.
good luck

 

[IBN]

I have looked at the sites you have posted and thats my problem. There is alot of choice and i need you peeps to point and recommend me some PSUs!!

 

[IBN]

http://www.enermaxusa.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=83

Any good?

 

[CrossFire851]

IMHO I think that enermax is the best brand you can buy.


That there would be an oustanding psu

 

[howard_hopkinso]

This Antec case is I believe worthy of consideration. It comes with an Antec 450watt powersupply. In case you aren`t aware, Antec make superb psu`s.

Check it out HERE.

Regards Howard

 

[IBN]

OK Dilemma peeps I have narrowed it down to two. Either

Just a PSU

http://www.enermaxusa.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=83

OR

CASE and PSU

http://www.quietpc.com/gb-en-gbp/products/cases/sonataii

????????

 

[DonNagual]

It depends really. What are the specs of the rest of your system? One is a 500w the other is a 450w. Not that much of a difference in that arena, but some systems will need that extra 50w.

I personally am using that Antec II case/psu you linked to and it is great. Highly recommend it. 450W is plenty for my needs, and Antec make great power supplies as Howard said above.

But if I ever pick up a second 7800GT graphics card, I'm going to need a more powerful PSU.

 

[IBN]

Thanx for the recommendation but i have bought the PSU only. Is there anyway you can check whether PSU is having an impact on the system?