I've been looking at a budget build and this seems like a dream come true, good brand case and all.
The reviews on Ebuyer seem to be singing and dancing.
BUT is it recommended to get a PSU such as the one listed? Would i be better buying a seperate case + PSU?
I will probably be looking at an AMD athlon 6000+ x2 and Radeon 4850 on a Gigabyte GA-MA790X-DS4 build, planning on some gentle overclocking, just as some background to the final build.
I like every CoolerMaster case I've ever used, with few caveats: I've often had to re-tap one or more mobo stand-off screw holes, but that's easily done with a case screw. Also, the tool-less mounts, while a real convenience, may not stand up to the abuse of shipping the case (I had a hard drive shake loose on one, snapping off the SATA connector). Neither of those issues will prevent me from buying CoolerMaster cases.
Their PSUs, however are another matter. It isn't that they're all supposed to be terrible (they aren't), but they're not great either. Some components are definitely inferior. I had problems with the cooling fan and/or fan controller (and a replacement fan) in one, and will not buy another unless I have no other choice (then I would, but only for short term use). As a standalone unit, there are too many better ones out there that aren't that much more money. Compared to other PSUs that come with cases, however, they are probably a lot better than typical offerings.
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I'll probably stick with the Centurion 5, still think its a super case and buy a £50-£55 branded 500/550w PSU to go with it. Whatever budget i'd like to stick to, really a long term purchase is what i'm after.
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