Good Deal?

[jrwizbang]

http://www.amazon.com/10-Bay-Computer-Case-550W-9-84-Inch/dp/B00166KBDS/ref=sr_1_22?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1293674753&sr=1-22 Is this a good deal for this case? Is it a large case that is suitable for a custom build gaming PC?

 

[rolli59]

That looks to be a very cheaply made case and the power supply is probably overrated crap. A case like this http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119233 + a quality PSU would make a much better basis for a gaming computer.

 

[jrwizbang]

That's what i figured but im trying to spend under $45 dollars for the case.

 

[tecmo34]

Good Deal for a "Home / General Office PC"

Bad Deal for a "Gaming PC", as the PSU is suspect and case cooling is questionable. I wouldn't trust a new gaming system with the PSU in that case. You don't want to skimp on quality for cost. You want to stick with trusted brands like SeaSonic, Corsair, XFX...

 

[rolli59]

cheap case is OK but don't skimp on the PSU all the other components in the computer rely on it.
Some good cases in here and free shipping http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&N=100007583%204808&IsNodeId=1&bop=And&Order=PRICE&PageSize=20

 

[jrwizbang]

Alright thanks. Im actually looking for a case without a psu. My thought with the other was once i get the case, strip that psu out of the case and it could go towards another psu. Im buying a 500w 7x12v rail gaming psu from my friend for $40. He ran his rig with it that had a 5770, quad core, and 4 gb ram with it no problem, so a case without a psu in it would be ideal. Thanks for the help.

 

[rolli59]

Can you list the name and model of that PSU? 7 x 12 volt rails on a 500watt does not sound right.

 

[jrwizbang]

Can you list the name and model of that PSU? 7 x 12 volt rails on a 500watt does not sound right.

Thats what he told me, ive seen it, and didnt know for sure anything about it, except that it is 500w. Could you recommend a good psu for around $50?

 

[rolli59]

Great quality and plenty for HD6850 or GTX460 dual card setup if you can live with MIR http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371015

 

[jrwizbang]

That is a great psu but im not sure if it is in my budget. Im going to start small but make sure i have a lot of room for upgrading along the way.

 

[rolli59]

This is a quality unit that will run a single HD5770 setup with ease http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371033
Although only 380 watts it is equal or better to many generic PSU´s in the 450watt range

 

[tecmo34]

Here is another option (a little better IMO) for a PSU in your range...

Corsair CMPSU-600CX

 

[jrwizbang]

Im buying a 500w almost brand new from my friend for $40. But thank for the help anyways.

 

[jrwizbang]

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