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Dec 25th, 2005 01:55 PM #1Deal Guru
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Need recommendations on PSU and Case
Just picked up an Asus A8N-SLI deluxe, 7800GT, x2 3800+. What are some good pics for PSU and a case? i'm not into overclocking but i do want something that will give me trouble free computing. thank you for your help.
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Dec 25th, 2005 02:22 PM #3Deal Fanatic
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I'd pick a high end enermax or ocz power supply...case really depends what your taste is.
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Dec 25th, 2005 04:32 PM #4Deal Guru
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yeah i dont really care about the case so much as picking the right PSU. i considered the sonata2...is the psu in that decent?
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Dec 25th, 2005 04:43 PM #5
I'd say an Antec P180 case for sure. As for PSUs, Antec's Truepower 2 line looks pretty good, but I don't really know power supplies all that well.
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Dec 25th, 2005 04:44 PM #6Deal Fanatic
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Sonata II case with fans mounted in the exaust vents ....
As for the ps .... 450 watt smartsolutions ps might not be enought ... the OCZ modstream 450 onsale @ ncix right nw would be a good one depending on if ur goign to go dual videocard or not .. if not then that would be perfect then._______________Phenom II X6 1090T @ 4 Ghz/2.4 Ghz NB-Cpu | Gigabyte GA-890GPA-UD3H | Mushkin Blackline "Frostbite" DDR3 1600 16 gigs
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Dec 25th, 2005 04:49 PM #7
P180, or even the P150. Very sexy.
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Dec 25th, 2005 10:56 PM #8
I have the Sonata. Wasn't crazy about the swinging door but the reviews were dead on about this being a quiet and reliable case.
Today I'd go for the Antec P150 instead. No door. Quiet. Antec quality. It's one sexy beast.
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Dec 26th, 2005 01:06 AM #9Deal Addict
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FYI, I have a friend who had the sonata2 he removed the air duct, and his temps actually dropped by a couple degrees - might be something to check out. Other than that he loves it.
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Dec 26th, 2005 03:49 AM #10Deal Addict
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P150 for sure.
but you have to wait about a month till a fixed version is out._______________
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Dec 26th, 2005 04:03 AM #11
P150 and a Seasonic PSU
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Dec 26th, 2005 04:06 AM #12 Originally Posted by spol
What's this about a fixed version? Reply With Quote
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Dec 26th, 2005 04:30 AM #13
I would recommend against the PSU included with the Antec P150. It is known to have incompatibility issues with the Asus A8N-SLI board. A TruePower II is fine. You would want at least the TruePower II 480 if you're going to contemplate SLI ever.
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Dec 26th, 2005 09:53 AM #14Deal Guru
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well i decided to get a 535W enermax (it appears on nvidias certified sli list). it seems to have good reviews and is reasonably priced. i love the seasonic but its just out of my price range.
i cant decide on a case now lol. I definately do not want something designed by a hyper-active 10yr old. I was thinking about the following:
Coolermaster Centurion 5
Coolermaster Cavalier 3
Thermaltake Soprano
They're all priced at around $70-$90. Any other recommendations? Thank you all._______________
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Dec 26th, 2005 09:59 AM #15
i would go with P180 + Phantom500
get a couple of quiet 120mm fans and undervolt them, you'll have a silent beast Reply With Quote
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