OK, I'll first post my current rig , which is a dell 8400 I got 4 1/2 years ago. The asterisks are components I added myself or will be keeping
250 gb samsung hdd*
p4 530 3.0 ghz
dell motherboard- 925x chipset
Lite-on dvd burner*
Asus EAX1950 pro*
2 gb patriot ddr2 800*
OCZ gamexstream 600w*
and the hunk of plastic dell case that I will have to replace
(had to buy the heatsink from tigerdirect because it says that the cpu will not be returnable unless a compatible heatsink has been purchased on the same order, which seems unfair to me but I don't want to risk getting a dead cpu and not being able to return)
total before/after rebates: 325$/215$
I'm flexible on the case, I just want a case that has good airflow for overclocking, good fan options etc.
criticisms?
Message edited by Mayor_McCheese on 02-12-2008 at 06:54:38 AM
I actually ended up getting the case for 60$ ! 50$mir, 30$ promotional code, and 30$ instant savings off the 170$ price. So I am happy with the purchase.
Unfortunately it arrived totally broken (the entire front panel was disconnected) so it had to be RMA'd. But the replacement should come soon.
I ended up also getting arctic silver 5 and articlean 1 and 2, the total for everything was 216$ after shipping and including rebates.
ps I see the case has gone up to 150 now. I will post pictures when I get the case and put it all together. Thanks guys
Message edited by Mayor_McCheese on 02-16-2008 at 09:58:11 PM
