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Discussion in 'PC hardware help' started by bazookafx, Jul 9, 2007.

  1. bazookafx

    bazookafx Member

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    okay to be blunt, i hate my computer case. So i wanna know where to get some sleek/afordable computer cases with a power supply if possible.
     
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    getting a case with a PSU is not a good idea, the PSU usually breaks very soon and they are of poor quality. Their wattage is usually overrated.

    You can find good cases without PSUs at places like-

    www.newegg.com
    www.canadacomputers.com
    www.tigerdirect.ca /.com
     
  3. BadBone

    BadBone Guest

    Or, if your like you could customize your old one, with your own tricked out designs.
     
  4. sammorris

    sammorris Senior member

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    Like Sophocles said, NEVER buy a Case that comes with a Power supply or if you do, never use that power supply - they're always rubbish and usually see your PC go up in smoke.
    I'd recommend buying whatever takes your fancy as long as it's a Midi tower or Full tower, and Full ATX specification, not MicroATX.
    As for the power supply, Hiper Type-Rs, Seasonic S12s, Corsair HXs and Enermax Liberties are quite safe bets.
     
  5. bazookafx

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    well you see, im looking for a desktop case, the ones that go horizontal? i need it to fit in a certin spot in my room
     
  6. sammorris

    sammorris Senior member

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    Best thing to look for these days is an "HTPC" case. They're marketed as home theaters but they work in the same way. How about the NZXT Duet?
     
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    abuzar1 Senior member

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    I have an Ultra Grid case, it came with a power supply. I havent had a problem, but I did read some reviews about it and they said it was good. By the way if you are buying from tigerdirect don't put too much faith in their rebates.
     
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    sammorris Senior member

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    It was good while it worked, and then blew up in a shower of sparks a year later. That's what they didn't tell you. It's not always the case but it's VERY common, so why take the risk?

    Agreed on the rebates, don't expect anything.
     
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    abuzar1 Senior member

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    sammorris did that Ultra power supply blow up on you?
     
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    sammorris Senior member

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    Never owned one. I had a Magna which failed, and a Qtec which didn't explode, but overvolted and destroyed a hard disk, some RAM and a floppy drive, not to mention me losing 180GB of data.
     
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    Thank god, I got worried there for a bit. lol
     
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