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BentMikey   07-02-2009 at 09:15:54 AM

This is all for an i7 920 build with:
Asus P6T v2 Deluxe
Corsair 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600
512MB XFX GTS250 738MHz PCI-E
WD 1TB black

I've currently got one of the early aluminium CoolerMaster cases, but am looking for something smaller. I need only 1 5.25" bay, and perhaps 3 HDD bays. Please recommend me a lean and mean case, since I live in a small flat.

Secondly, I have a Zalman ZM400B-APS power supply. Do I need a new one?

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not moose   07-02-2009 at 09:20:05 AM
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New powersupply, yes. What are you looking for in a case? Do looks matter or do you just want something with beastly cooling.

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lanrup   07-02-2009 at 09:25:31 AM
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http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6811129042 $54.95
Antec Three Hundred Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Retail

 

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6817341011 $109.99
PC Power & Cooling S75CF 750W EPS12V SLI Certified CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS Certified Active PFC Power Supply - Retail

 

yes, new psu

 

this is the case and psu im going with for my build (which is similar to yours)
case is small, quality psu


Message edited by lanrup on 07-02-2009 at 09:26:44 AM
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BentMikey   07-02-2009 at 10:56:41 AM
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I'm after a relatively quiet and small size case, but also good looking. Budget isn't a huge issue.

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Bronze Home Brew badge gkay09   07-02-2009 at 11:41:09 AM
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Thermaltake V9
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6811133071

COOLER MASTER Elite 360 RC-360-KKN1-GP Black Steel / Plastic ATX Mini Tower Computer Case
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6811119195


Message edited by gkay09 on 07-02-2009 at 11:41:39 AM
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outlw6669   07-02-2009 at 03:14:41 PM
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You will definatly need a new PSU to power your new rig.
Look for a 500w+ Corsair, Seasonic, PCP&C or Antec Earthwatts PSU.

A few good options would be:

Corsair 650w: £71.98 inc VAT
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/show [...] ubcat=1084
PCP&C 610w: £67.99 inc VAT
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/show [...] ubcat=1104

I am not so up to date on which cases are best but the following cases look prety decent:

Lian Li PC-7 YCF B PLUS II: £87.99 inc VAT
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/show [...] subcat=187
Antec 902: £94.99 inc VAT
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/show [...] subcat=160

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