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Looking For New PSU and Case

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June 1, 2013 2:28:50 AM

Hey Guys!
Just joined the forums:wahoo:  and have run into a bit of a problem.
I am upgrading my system's graphics card to a GTX660 and that means i will have to start looking at a new PSU to power it. I will also need a case because the current one i have (Coolermaster Elite 330) is a bit dodgy and not in the best condition. This however comes second to the PSU as its more important!

So the question i have is...Should i be buying a Case and PSU Combo? If so which one? And if not which separate ones would you recommend??. I would like a good quality one, since i dont want it bringing down my graphics card if it malfunctions lol. Keep in mind that i have a budget of around 120 dollars give or take a bit, and that the psu needs to be definitely more than 450 watts to power my GPU. May possibly do some cpu overclocking in the future.

Another side note. I live in australia and am planning to buy all my equipment from a shop called MSY, dont know if they have stores in other countries but all the parts they sell are available on their website :) 

All opinions will be greatly appreciated :) 
Thanks!

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June 1, 2013 2:46:17 AM

No you shouldn't get a PSU + case combo. The PSUs included in those combo often have low quality. 120$ can get you a sturdy mid-tower and a 80plus high quality 500w+ PSU easily, which should be more than enough to power your system regardless the CPU type.
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June 1, 2013 3:35:01 AM

Sorry guys I thought I had it in my profile :$
i7-860 @2.8 GHz
Asus P7P55LX Motherboard
8 Gigs Ram
Geforce 9800gt
Coolermaster 330
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June 1, 2013 9:38:13 AM

Madn3ss795 said:
No you shouldn't get a PSU + case combo. The PSUs included in those combo often have low quality. 120$ can get you a sturdy mid-tower and a 80plus high quality 500w+ PSU easily, which should be more than enough to power your system regardless the CPU type.

Hmmmm i see.
Is there any particular brands i should stay away from? or lean more towards?. Ive heard coolermaster have a pretty good reputation for both Power Supplys and Cases :) .
Does this look ok? Or should i seriously get them separately?
http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_i...
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June 1, 2013 8:42:42 PM

For 120$ I suggest getting Antec Neo Eco 520C 520W and Xigmatek Alfar MT Black Case ( on PCCasegear ).
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June 6, 2013 12:57:29 AM

Madn3ss795 said:
For 120$ I suggest getting Antec Neo Eco 520C 520W and Xigmatek Alfar MT Black Case ( on PCCasegear ).


Went to my local store and they had this exact Antec PSU on sale! Guess that makes my decision alot easier :) 
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