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gadgetnerd   06-07-2008 at 11:05:09 PM
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http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6811119152

 

2 fans on top 2 on side 3 in front and i think 1 in back lol

 

but u gotta get the fans :P


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nvalhalla   06-07-2008 at 11:19:26 PM
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That's a pretty nice case, kind of a poor man's Antec 900. I'll have to keep my eye on those. I have used Cooler Master cases in the past and have had positive experiences with them so I would say that's a good choice.

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pcgamer12   06-07-2008 at 11:21:17 PM
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that costs 20 dollars to ship.

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gadgetnerd   06-07-2008 at 11:23:08 PM
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and.. most cases shiping is alot my new case is

 

$32.09 for shiping

 


this 24$ case is 14$ to ship it *DO NOT BUY THIS CASE* just wanted to show shiping is high on cases*

 

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6811147112

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nvalhalla   06-07-2008 at 11:26:57 PM
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http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6835103022

Here's some additional fans, the case only comes with 1 blue LED in front and plain in back.

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nvalhalla   06-07-2008 at 11:29:21 PM
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gadgetnerd wrote :

and.. most cases shiping is alot my new case is

$32.09 for shiping


this 24$ case is 14$ to ship it

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6811147112



That's a case... Not a nice case with good airflow, but if you need a box to stuff things in, it'll do. I'd find the scratch for something like that 590.

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gadgetnerd   06-07-2008 at 11:30:25 PM
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i just pointed out the fact that shiping is high on cases im not recommending that case. plz read.

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pcgamer12   06-07-2008 at 11:37:28 PM
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go to your local computer store, fry's w/e and pick urself out a nice case. 100 or less is fine. id recommend a nice antec solo with two 92mm tri cool fans.

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nvalhalla   06-07-2008 at 11:41:31 PM
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Might I also make a recommendation on the DVD and Video card. The Samsung 203B is a good drive. Great quality burns and a good price (just no Lightscribe. The 203N is the same w/ Lightscribe, but it's out of stock)

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6827151153

I also wouldn't recommend the XFX card. It doesn't have a fan controller, so it spins at 100%, which is REALLY loud. Check out this one by ECS. It's got a great cooler and is cheaper to boot.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6814134035

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gadgetnerd   06-07-2008 at 11:42:50 PM
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yea go to the store if you have one by u closes pc store is 45 miles away from me lol shocking aint it.

they need more tigerdirect stores or a frys by me :(!

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nvalhalla   06-07-2008 at 11:45:16 PM
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gadgetnerd wrote :

yea go to the store if you have one by u closes pc store is 45 miles away from me lol shocking aint it.

they need more tigerdirect stores or a frys by me :(!



I'm in the same boat. I'd spend $15 in gas just to drive to Best Buy, which charges way too much for cases most of the time...

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ukoduko   06-08-2008 at 01:15:27 AM
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i was planning to take the cooler master originally before i even posted this post... also would it be possible for you guys to recommend me a case that has fans that will do pretty good so i dont have to buy fans and put them on the case ? Thanks in advance again guys i really appreciate it

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gadgetnerd   06-08-2008 at 01:16:31 AM
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most cases comes with 1-2 fans max. i belive this 1 comes with 1 or 2. fans are so cheap!!!!

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ukoduko   06-08-2008 at 01:18:01 AM
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nvalhalla wrote :

Might I also make a recommendation on the DVD and Video card. The Samsung 203B is a good drive. Great quality burns and a good price (just no Lightscribe. The 203N is the same w/ Lightscribe, but it's out of stock)

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6827151153

I also wouldn't recommend the XFX card. It doesn't have a fan controller, so it spins at 100%, which is REALLY loud. Check out this one by ECS. It's got a great cooler and is cheaper to boot.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6814134035



I already got the 8800 gt in my xps im currently using atm and the DVD Drive i currently picked out isnt too bad... Im going to just keep the liteon one because this one got no cons from according to these people and the samsung one had someone where it couldnt read some of his disks.

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gadgetnerd   06-08-2008 at 01:21:21 AM
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yea some reason XFX is going down the drain. fast.

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ukoduko   06-08-2008 at 01:26:39 AM
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This XFX really doesnt seem loud and the temps are like 60 degress celcius on load playing pretty demanding games like age of conan

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ukoduko   06-08-2008 at 01:27:45 AM
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Alrite ill get some fans if needed for the coolermaster 590... Can you guys pick me out fans that will work with my psu and are cheap at the same time? also i want the fans with the LED's so it makes it look cool. Thanks

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chuckm   06-08-2008 at 02:00:26 AM
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http://www.microcenter.com/single_ [...] id=0283272

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nvalhalla   06-08-2008 at 02:19:29 AM
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http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6835103022

 

I posted these earlier, they're the same as the ones that the case comes with. Not super quiet, but if the XFX card doesn't bother you, these won't either. 2 for $10 is a good price.


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ausch30   06-08-2008 at 02:21:05 AM
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http://www.provantage.com/cooler-r [...] OOL023.htm
Great case, Newegg has it for $85

 

Review
http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/CoolerMaster/RC_690


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nvalhalla   06-08-2008 at 02:21:44 AM
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gadgetnerd wrote :

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] rder=PRICE

case fans = 80 mm heres a list



Those are the wrong size. The case uses 120mm.

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modode   06-08-2008 at 02:32:16 AM
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Thermaltake Soprano, 65 bucks at circuitcity.com with FREE shipping. Great case BTW. Here's a review:

 

http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews [...] 101/1.html

 

and the case for order:

 

http://www.circuitcity.com/ssm/The [...] #prodspecs


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ukoduko   06-08-2008 at 02:33:02 AM
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i got the http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6835103022

now would there be any problems with like anything would i need a molex adaptor or w.e its called or i can just set them up and they work? thanks

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oldandslow   06-08-2008 at 03:48:00 AM
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Check this link........

http://www.xpbargains.com/best_dea [...] _deals.htm


i have an antec 900 and an antec solo..... like them both, cooling then 900 wins.. quiet and overall quality then solo wins........ depends on your pref.

for ram and power supply look here for maybe cheaper prices:

http://forums.slickdeals.net/forumdisplay.php?f=9


Message edited by oldandslow on 06-08-2008 at 03:57:41 AM
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