What I have planned...

Cirga · 04-18-2003, 01:13 PM

Well what started me off was seeing the case review that Extensiontech.net did. (one of our affiliates.) If you havent seen the new case.. take a look here:

http://www.pctechtalk.com/view.php?id=260

You can link from there. I plan on geting that case.. I really like it and it comes with some UV lighting which I think is really awesome.

All I really need is a new Motheboard, CPU, and Ram.. which I already have a pretty good idea about what I am getting in that regard...

But.. cant decide on a few things.

is a 430wtt power supply going to be good enough do you think? Also.. with the way the case is designed on the link above.. is there something extra I need to addin for cooling and air flow?

If I do go AMD I will want to make sure my case is really good at keeping things cool.. and thats a concern for me.

And. of course if anyone has any suggestions on other mods I could add to that case I would love to hear

LPDad · 04-18-2003, 02:27 PM

the 430w should cover most all of your needs, unless you are planning on filling all of those bays with harddrives.
(I have 4 harddrives running on my 350w without problem-- my next build will have a 450w)

That is a Very nice case Cirga....You would be hard-pressed to find a better deal than that.

For MY next case:

Thermaltake Xaser III V1000D Chassis, 12-Bay
Although it IS $168.. Probably the Last case I will buy. (yeah, right!!)

you can also get a steel version (HEAVY but Beautiful) at Jab-tech:
http://www.jab-tech.com/product_info...roducts_id=386

Here is the BEST Processor buy I have found at the moment:

On Sale! AMD ATHLON XP 2500 "Barton" 333 FSB PROCESSOR CPU- RETAIL
Specifications:
CPU: 1.83 GHz
Type: XP 2500 Barton Core
Cache: 512K L2, 128K L1, Total 640KB
BUS: 333MHz
Socket A
Retail Box (Heatsink and Fan included)
Model#: AXDA2500BOX Reviews From Tomshardware.com

Special Free FedEx Saver Shipping

$138...The bummer is that at this price you can ONLY buy 5

Link

LPDad · 04-18-2003, 02:42 PM

I am building a puter for one of my techs from work.
I just recieved (yesterday) his case. This was a great deal also, and It came the very next day:

CHIEFTEC Server Chasis (Aluminum Workstation Tower with Plastic Front Cover) BLACK COLOR w/ 450W Power Supply, Side acrylic window and a Case Fan on Side Window **Now with 2 x Front USB2.0 and 1 x Firewire IEEE1394 ports** Model AX-01BLD Retail Weights Only 18LBs!
Specifications:
Material:Aluminum
Form Factor:ATX
Side See Through Window w/ Fan
Bays:4 x 5.25", 2 x 3.5", Internal: 4 x 3.5".
Expansion Slots:7
Fans:2rear Mounted Fan and 1 side panel Fan
450 W Power Supply Model#: AX-01BD U2F SF 450W -OEM FedEx Saver Shipping $15.00

This puppy was only $90 + $15 shipping.
NOTICE that the 450w PSU was INCLUDED.

Only needs a nice fan in front to finish things off

Ryathe · 04-18-2003, 05:50 PM

I was going to get a silver XaserIII myself but then decided it would be more fun to make my Lian Li PC82 into a modded monster...

...He he. Just wait till you guys see what I have planned.

Also a brand name 400watt or above PSU will be just fine. I've found that the quality is just as important as the wattage. I'm currently running an Enermax 365watt with no probs.

Cirga · 04-18-2003, 09:57 PM

That second case you posted looks really really nice..

The first one I would be worried about purchasing.. but only because its already modified so much.. would be tough to mod it more you know?

Anyhow.. its exciting!

SnakeAnarchy · 04-18-2003, 10:52 PM

I recomend that you get atleast a 400w power supply, a 430w is great, im thinking of getting and Antec, good quality.

Check out www.newegg.com they have good prices and i hear they have great costumer service.

Nice cases

gettings a Xaser III myself but a black one

Cirga · 04-18-2003, 11:57 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by SnakeAnarchy
I recomend that you get atleast a 400w power supply, a 430w is great, im thinking of getting and Antec, good quality.

Check out www.newegg.com they have good prices and i hear they have great costumer service.

Nice cases gettings a Xaser III myself but a black one

ya.. I am going for the 450 watt PS from Antec. its really about name for the powersupply.. I dont want some cheapo that will die on me.

Hopefully it wokrs out nice.

john80y · 04-20-2003, 10:30 PM

Antec power supplies are very nice but antec don't make them they just stick there badge on them.. I forget the manufacturers name but I know they sell for $25 less than antec and its the exact same thing.. (I should be stocking Antec True blue PSU's in a matter of weeks)

Xaser III is absoultley sweet as hell... There is very little modding you can do to it but as a case it will last forever... The thing weighs in at 44lb for the steel one !
Enermax has the exact same case as the thermaltake without the window (window is an option) I believe its retails around $85 - $90 (steel only).

Chieftec/Chenming cases are all great but now they are like fords/dodges (almost everyone has one)

If I was to recommend a PSU I would definitly get an Enermax.. My EG 465P FC is the best PSU I have owned and can take anything I throw at it and more.

Newegg are good but they aren't great... They have a great return policy but try getting technical support !

Cirga · 04-21-2003, 02:12 PM

Ya.. I have been hearing alot about Enermax too. Jab-Tech sells those correct? I am going to need one very soon here.. and would love to give you the business if you stock them.

john80y · 04-21-2003, 03:03 PM

Yes we have alot of enermax PSU... Email me direct and I will sort you out a discount

LPDad · 04-22-2003, 07:27 AM

I just ordered the Thermalright SK-700 + Fan and a nice Shim from jab-tech (should be receiving it later today

)

The Xaser III is next, followed by a PSU.

Cirga · 04-22-2003, 04:54 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by john80y
Yes we have alot of enermax PSU... Email me direct and I will sort you out a discount

Appreciate that bud. Will email you soon cocnering it. Just need to balance the account.

john80y · 04-22-2003, 10:53 PM

Guys if you contact me direct I will sort you out with discounts and stuff... HEY when George gets my new shopping cart sorted out and working I will sort out PCTT coupons !!!

GEORGE DO NOT EDIT MY POSTS !!!!

Ryathe · 04-23-2003, 06:29 PM

I get this news after I have already ordered. Oh well.

But just to let everyone know Jab-Tech is great. I'll be using them again soon.

**NUTNDUN** · 04-23-2003, 06:42 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by john80y
Guys if you contact me direct I will sort you out with discounts and stuff... HEY when George gets my new shopping cart sorted out and working I will sort out PCTT coupons !!!

If George got off her butt and did this already we could all be using coupons but she's a lazy SOB.

Ya'll see what I go through now don't ya

04-18-2003, 01:13 PM	#1 (permalink)
Cirga Lurking AdMiN Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: In my own little world. Buts its ok. They know me here. Posts: 3,245	What I have planned... Well what started me off was seeing the case review that Extensiontech.net did. (one of our affiliates.) If you havent seen the new case.. take a look here: http://www.pctechtalk.com/view.php?id=260 You can link from there. I plan on geting that case.. I really like it and it comes with some UV lighting which I think is really awesome. All I really need is a new Motheboard, CPU, and Ram.. which I already have a pretty good idea about what I am getting in that regard... But.. cant decide on a few things. is a 430wtt power supply going to be good enough do you think? Also.. with the way the case is designed on the link above.. is there something extra I need to addin for cooling and air flow? If I do go AMD I will want to make sure my case is really good at keeping things cool.. and thats a concern for me. And. of course if anyone has any suggestions on other mods I could add to that case I would love to hear __________________ Vote For Us! -- It will get you hot chicks. No really It will! ---- www.myTego.com - Give your devices a face! Dont be a conformist!

04-18-2003, 02:27 PM	#2 (permalink)
LPDad Admin & "Fixer" Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Costa Mesa, CA Posts: 2,293	the 430w should cover most all of your needs, unless you are planning on filling all of those bays with harddrives. (I have 4 harddrives running on my 350w without problem-- my next build will have a 450w) That is a Very nice case Cirga....You would be hard-pressed to find a better deal than that. For MY next case: Thermaltake Xaser III V1000D Chassis, 12-Bay Although it IS $168.. Probably the Last case I will buy. (yeah, right!!) you can also get a steel version (HEAVY but Beautiful) at Jab-tech: http://www.jab-tech.com/product_info...roducts_id=386 Here is the BEST Processor buy I have found at the moment: On Sale! AMD ATHLON XP 2500 "Barton" 333 FSB PROCESSOR CPU- RETAIL Specifications: CPU: 1.83 GHz Type: XP 2500 Barton Core Cache: 512K L2, 128K L1, Total 640KB BUS: 333MHz Socket A Retail Box (Heatsink and Fan included) Model#: AXDA2500BOX Reviews From Tomshardware.com Special Free FedEx Saver Shipping $138...The bummer is that at this price you can ONLY buy 5 Link __________________ We don't need no stink'n TechSupport We ARE TechSupport. *LPDad* Administrator

04-18-2003, 02:42 PM	#3 (permalink)
LPDad Admin & "Fixer" Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Costa Mesa, CA Posts: 2,293	I am building a puter for one of my techs from work. I just recieved (yesterday) his case. This was a great deal also, and It came the very next day: CHIEFTEC Server Chasis (Aluminum Workstation Tower with Plastic Front Cover) BLACK COLOR w/ 450W Power Supply, Side acrylic window and a Case Fan on Side Window Now with 2 x Front USB2.0 and 1 x Firewire IEEE1394 ports Model AX-01BLD Retail Weights Only 18LBs! Specifications: Material:Aluminum Form Factor:ATX Side See Through Window w/ Fan Bays:4 x 5.25", 2 x 3.5", Internal: 4 x 3.5". Expansion Slots:7 Fans:2rear Mounted Fan and 1 side panel Fan 450 W Power Supply Model#: AX-01BD U2F SF 450W -OEM FedEx Saver Shipping $15.00 This puppy was only $90 + $15 shipping. NOTICE that the 450w PSU was INCLUDED. Only needs a nice fan in front to finish things off __________________ We don't need no stink'n TechSupport We ARE TechSupport. *LPDad* Administrator

04-18-2003, 05:50 PM	#4 (permalink)
Ryathe eViL Sr. MeMbEr Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Parts Unknown Posts: 43	I was going to get a silver XaserIII myself but then decided it would be more fun to make my Lian Li PC82 into a modded monster... ...He he. Just wait till you guys see what I have planned. Also a brand name 400watt or above PSU will be just fine. I've found that the quality is just as important as the wattage. I'm currently running an Enermax 365watt with no probs. __________________ Pure Evil

04-18-2003, 09:57 PM	#5 (permalink)
Cirga Lurking AdMiN Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: In my own little world. Buts its ok. They know me here. Posts: 3,245	That second case you posted looks really really nice.. The first one I would be worried about purchasing.. but only because its already modified so much.. would be tough to mod it more you know? Anyhow.. its exciting! __________________ Vote For Us! -- It will get you hot chicks. No really It will! ---- www.myTego.com - Give your devices a face! Dont be a conformist!

04-18-2003, 10:52 PM	#6 (permalink)
SnakeAnarchy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 4	I recomend that you get atleast a 400w power supply, a 430w is great, im thinking of getting and Antec, good quality. Check out www.newegg.com they have good prices and i hear they have great costumer service. Nice cases gettings a Xaser III myself but a black one __________________ www.SnakeAnarchy.tk

04-20-2003, 10:30 PM	#8 (permalink)
john80y Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 261	Antec power supplies are very nice but antec don't make them they just stick there badge on them.. I forget the manufacturers name but I know they sell for $25 less than antec and its the exact same thing.. (I should be stocking Antec True blue PSU's in a matter of weeks) Xaser III is absoultley sweet as hell... There is very little modding you can do to it but as a case it will last forever... The thing weighs in at 44lb for the steel one ! Enermax has the exact same case as the thermaltake without the window (window is an option) I believe its retails around $85 - $90 (steel only). Chieftec/Chenming cases are all great but now they are like fords/dodges (almost everyone has one) If I was to recommend a PSU I would definitly get an Enermax.. My EG 465P FC is the best PSU I have owned and can take anything I throw at it and more. Newegg are good but they aren't great... They have a great return policy but try getting technical support ! __________________

04-21-2003, 02:12 PM	#9 (permalink)
Cirga Lurking AdMiN Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: In my own little world. Buts its ok. They know me here. Posts: 3,245	Ya.. I have been hearing alot about Enermax too. Jab-Tech sells those correct? I am going to need one very soon here.. and would love to give you the business if you stock them. __________________ Vote For Us! -- It will get you hot chicks. No really It will! ---- www.myTego.com - Give your devices a face! Dont be a conformist!

04-21-2003, 03:03 PM	#10 (permalink)
john80y Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 261	Yes we have alot of enermax PSU... Email me direct and I will sort you out a discount __________________

04-22-2003, 07:27 AM	#11 (permalink)
LPDad Admin & "Fixer" Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Costa Mesa, CA Posts: 2,293	I just ordered the Thermalright SK-700 + Fan and a nice Shim from jab-tech (should be receiving it later today ) The Xaser III is next, followed by a PSU. __________________ We don't need no stink'n TechSupport We ARE TechSupport. *LPDad* Administrator

04-22-2003, 10:53 PM	#13 (permalink)
john80y Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 261	Guys if you contact me direct I will sort you out with discounts and stuff... HEY when George gets my new shopping cart sorted out and working I will sort out PCTT coupons !!! GEORGE DO NOT EDIT MY POSTS !!!! __________________ Last edited by john80y; 04-23-2003 at 11:09 PM.

04-23-2003, 06:29 PM	#14 (permalink)
Ryathe eViL Sr. MeMbEr Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Parts Unknown Posts: 43	I get this news after I have already ordered. Oh well. But just to let everyone know Jab-Tech is great. I'll be using them again soon. __________________ Pure Evil

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