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12/14/2003 02:36:43 PM · #1 |
I am going to build myself a new PC. I am looking for a case and power supply. I would like to have some suggestions for a good case configuration. I want a something in a mid sized tower. I would like to have at least three internal 5.25" bays and room internally for 2 hard disk drives. I'm not looking for anything fancy with flashing lights and neon :) Any suggestions would be appreciated :)
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12/14/2003 02:45:42 PM · #2 |
The cases I use are by "Antec" model SX 830 and they have a 350W power suppy and come with two fans with room for more fans. They are the mid to large tower case.
They have ample room for additinal drives and etc.
You get all the needed hardware and etc.
The side doors are lockable and come off easy without having to remove 7 or 8 screws.
I pick them up at Fry's Electronics for around $100.00
You want a lot of room and air transfer if you are going to use the new CPU's.
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12/14/2003 02:46:56 PM · #3 |
I bought a GlobalWin PSU a while ago that I had some serious problems with. (Couldn't get it going, then managed to blow it up.. it's a long story.) When I rang up the company I bought it from they seemed unsurprised with my problems. I had three separate people from the company recommend Antec PSUs, which I bought and have been exceptionally happy with. I also bought a CoolerMaster case. Can't give you any URLs because they're from the UK, but no doubt you'll be able to check a local distributor.
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12/14/2003 02:50:46 PM · #4 |
I've been looking into some of this myself.
//www.compgeeks.com/details.asp?invtid=V90SEL -- one case.
//www.compgeeks.com/products.asp?cat=CAS -- list of all cases this company has.
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12/14/2003 02:55:31 PM · #5 |
Here is a link to some Antec cases at Comp-U-Plus out of NYC.
I order from them all the time and they are great and ship fast.
I don't order the cases from them do to shipping I usally buy them local.
//www.compuplus.com/insidepage.php3?sid=02fg2wgr0ue9p03&id=941
This is the case I use:
//www.tech-report.com/reviews/2000q3/sx-830/
Message edited by author 2003-12-14 14:58:52.
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12/14/2003 02:57:48 PM · #6 |
For my business computers I build I use this case //www.pcclub.com/product_detail.cfm?itemno=A1338107
It has 4 5.25 drive bays, and 3 or 4 3.5. 2 Fan holes in the back, one in front. USB in front.
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12/14/2003 03:12:12 PM · #7 |
Originally posted by Calvus:
The cases I use are by "Antec" model SX 830 and they have a 350W power suppy and come with two fans with room for more fans. They are the mid to large tower case.
They have ample room for additinal drives and etc.
You get all the needed hardware and etc.
The side doors are lockable and come off easy without having to remove 7 or 8 screws.
I pick them up at Fry's Electronics for around $100.00
You want a lot of room and air transfer if you are going to use the new CPU's. |
The Antec stuff looks good. I'm gonna investigate those. The pop-off side is a must. I forgot to mention that in my original post :)
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12/14/2003 03:13:19 PM · #8 |
I'm another one in the Antec camp. One of my favorite resellers is mwave.com, heres a link to the Antec cases they carry.
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12/14/2003 03:27:51 PM · #9 |
Not sure if you do any video capture or editing but:
For the sound I use the Sound Blaster Audigy 2 Platinum.
If you plan on doing any video or sound cature and editing it is great.
It has a front mounted control panel with just about every connector you would need. Analog and digital video cameras hook right to the front.
//www.compuplus.com/insidepage.php3?sid=r71r2g82dct00r5&id=1001465
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12/14/2003 03:32:54 PM · #10 |
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12/15/2003 02:55:50 PM · #11 |
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12/15/2003 03:27:28 PM · #12 |
Dunno what you're planning on cooling that chip off with, but I highly recommend a fan on your processor as well.
CoolerMaster
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12/15/2003 03:29:37 PM · #13 |
In my experience, and granted everywhere you buy is different, the Intel chips come with a fan.
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12/15/2003 03:33:18 PM · #14 |
The processor comes with a heat sync and a fan.
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12/15/2003 03:39:12 PM · #15 |
Comments:
1.) Make sure you get the version of the case with the 350W Power supply.
2.) Additional fans, great idea.
3.) I don't know much about the Gigabyte boards, usually use ASUS myself, though ASUS usually charges a premium. It doesn't seem like this one supports SATA hard drives.
4.) I think your memory may be too slow for the MOBO/processor combination. You should have at least PC3200 (400MHz) memory. Make sure the modules support dual channel operation (I believe at this point most do)
5.) I've had a recent bad experience with a WD hard drive, my curent choice is Maxtor SATA; buying two is a great way to go. Backup backup backup.
6.) The "2.4B" processor can usually be overclocked to about 3.2 GHz (mine is) and saves about $50 over the 2.8. I don't suggest the overclocking route, however, unless you like to experiment.
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12/15/2003 03:43:32 PM · #16 |
If you haven't yet, check out newegg.com
They (should) have everything on your list at good prices with great service. I've also heard good things about mwave. |
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12/15/2003 04:09:42 PM · #17 |
Originally posted by jmsetzler:
The processor comes with a heat sync and a fan. |
Mine did too, but I upgraded to the CoolerMaster. Whatever you use, make sure you have a way to monitor the temp. You want your PC to give blazing speed, not a blazing fire.
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12/15/2003 04:12:51 PM · #18 |
Originally posted by kirbic:
4.) I think your memory may be too slow for the MOBO/processor combination. You should have at least PC3200 (400MHz) memory. Make sure the modules support dual channel operation (I believe at this point most do)
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I wasn't sure about that either, so I went to Kingston's website. On their website, you can select your MB manufacturer and model, and the ram I listed above is what they suggested for that board. I'll have to research that one further.
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12/15/2003 04:55:33 PM · #19 |
I'd also recommend checking out theAsus P4P 800 Deluxe as a motherboard. That's what I use with the same processor you're thinking about (retail box Intel P4 2.8GHz 800MHz FSB with stock heat sink/fan).
And Serial-ATA drives.
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12/15/2003 04:55:57 PM · #20 |
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12/15/2003 04:57:29 PM · #21 |
This is what I am getting or arrived today for my new desktop.
//secure.newegg.com/app/WishR.asp?ID=412963
I shopped through newegg.com |
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12/15/2003 05:10:01 PM · #22 |
That DDR333 stuff'll work just fine, but you won't be taking advantage of the motherboard/chipset. Get DDR400 if you can.
Also, every DDR memory is by definition dual channel compatible. The chipset does the dual-channel thing. The memory DIMM itself doesn't know or care if it's in a dual-channel configuration.
(I design DDR memories for a living, and have used that Gigabyte board for applications work here a lot!) |
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12/15/2003 06:09:39 PM · #23 |
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12/15/2003 06:31:12 PM · #24 |
John, the computer you're doing looks somewhat similiar to the one I'm building right now. Mine looks like:
Thermaltake Xaser III case (weighs 400lbs, comes with 420w power supply)
Intel 875P motherboard
Pentium 4 3ghz processor
1gb Kingston Hyperx memory
Sony DRU510A DVD writer
SoundBlaster Audigy 2 Platinum Sound Card
ATI Radeon 9800XT video card
whatever western digital drives are around here
I would also recommend newegg.com. The shipping was super low, they shipped very quickly and nothing came in a white box and looked like it had been stolen out of another computer and packaged in some teenager's basement.
Message edited by author 2003-12-15 18:39:52. |
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12/15/2003 09:17:07 PM · #25 |
| I finally have everything ready to build this sucker and four pins on the cpu are bent. I'm on day 7 (I hope) of the 7 day warranty so I can send it back for a replacement but then I have to wait the couple of days it will take to get back there and then a couple more for them to ship it out again. Otherwise, I can pay a 15% restocking fee and just buy one locally. God forbid anything actually get done by Christmas! >:( |
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