choosing new case and psu help needed

publicenemy1207 · Nov 10, 2015

I am looking for a good case that isn't too much money, but still good quality and enough room for cable management and decent airflow. I am getting a GTX 960 2GB EVGA SSC graphics card, an Intel Core i5-4460 and 8GB of DDR3-1600 G.Skill Memory, how many watts power supply should I get? I want to get a good quality one, but I can't spend a whole lot on one. I would like either semi or fully modular. What do you guys recommend? Thanks.

Barty1884 · Nov 10, 2015

As far as the case, that'll depend what motherboard form-factor you have.
If you've got a Micro-ATX or MiniITX then the Cooler Master N200 would be great - and is very budget friendly
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/cooler-master-case-nse200kkn1

For ATX, I'd suggest you check out the NZXT S340 - Good cable management, good reviews and, again - "budget friendly"
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/nzxt-case-cas340wb1

Without knowing the full spec, it's hard to know the power requirements, but my best guess would be a solid 500W unit as a minimum. Check out the Tier list - anything from Tier 1 or 2.
http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/id-2547993/psu-tier-list.html

You really can't afford to go too cheap on the PSU. I wouldn't recommend anything modular for less than the EVGA SuperNOVA GS 550W at $90 less a $20 rebate, or $80 outright.
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/evga-power-supply-220gs0550v1

If you're willing to go "non modular" to save some cash, the SeaSonic S12II is also a Tier2 unit and can be had for $54
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/seasonic-power-supply-s12ii520bronze

Or the XFX TS 550W for $50 after rebate:
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/xfx-power-supply-xfxts550w

lodders · Nov 10, 2015

Guide to buying a case. Is it under £25? Will your GPU fit? Does it look OK? Are there good reviews of it on Amazon? If yes to all, buy it.
As for airflow, done worry about it. Just keep the wires neatly bundled away from the fans with cable ties.

publicenemy1207 · Nov 10, 2015

Barty1884 :

As far as the case, that'll depend what motherboard form-factor you have.
If you've got a Micro-ATX or MiniITX then the Cooler Master N200 would be great - and is very budget friendly
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/cooler-master-case-nse200kkn1

For ATX, I'd suggest you check out the NZXT S340 - Good cable management, good reviews and, again - "budget friendly"
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/nzxt-case-cas340wb1

Without knowing the full spec, it's hard to know the power requirements, but my best guess would be a solid 500W unit as a minimum. Check out the Tier list - anything from Tier 1 or 2.
http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/id-2547993/psu-tier-list.html

You really can't afford to go too cheap on the PSU. I wouldn't recommend anything modular for less than the EVGA SuperNOVA GS 550W at $90 less a $20 rebate, or $80 outright.
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/evga-power-supply-220gs0550v1

If you're willing to go "non modular" to save some cash, the SeaSonic S12II is also a Tier2 unit and can be had for $54
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/seasonic-power-supply-s12ii520bronze

Or the XFX TS 550W for $50 after rebate:
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/xfx-power-supply-xfxts550w

I can probably see if I can get a more expensive, or high end PSU because I know how important it is to have a good one. I am getting an ATX motherboard btw.

publicenemy1207 · Nov 10, 2015

lodders :

Ok thanks, I will just look for some cheaper cases and see if my GPU will fit and watch a few reviews on it.

lodders · Nov 10, 2015

publicenemy1207 :

A good quality power supply is well worth it. Lots of power is not necessary though. 550W is plenty. I have 500W

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