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Discussion in 'PC hardware help' started by souldoubt, May 11, 2004.

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  1. CHEESEPIE

    CHEESEPIE Regular member

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    ok then thanks ill go with the 45$ one
     
    CHEESEPIE, Aug 14, 2006
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    It isn't so much price but also XClio are known to make good quality products. Sunbeam are known for the opposite.
     
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    CHEESEPIE, Aug 14, 2006
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    Nah. I've heard some dodgy things about Ttake PSUs and their cases aren't built fantastically either, so that should be an indicator. I CANNOT STRESS ENOUGH HOW IMPORTANT IT IS NOT TO SKIMP ON YOUR POWER SUPPLY. Slower PC if necessary, a good PSU is a necessity, One day a cheaper unit may decide to go pop an destroy your whole PC, data and all. A better unit will not only be far less likely to do that, but also won't usually take your system out in the process. I know, I've been there. I usually recommend a $110 Hiper power supply to people, it's that important. As long as you're using under 450W though, that XClio I provided will be sufficient.
     
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    rawr there goes all my money but if its necessary ill get it thanks sir morris
     
    CHEESEPIE, Aug 14, 2006
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    It's very necessary.
     
    sammorris, Aug 14, 2006
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    I've heard plenty of good things about their PSU's and my Thermaltake Tsunami is one of the nicest cases I've owned.
     
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    Interesting. I'm not saying Thermaltake is a bad company at all, but I know of a slight quality control issue with a Soprano case, and I'm never sure to trust a company that primarily makes cases with a PSU.
     
    sammorris, Aug 14, 2006
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    @sammorris
    what case is that in your picture? how many fans in case? and how many bays are there for optic drives and audio etc.
     
    herrick, Aug 14, 2006
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    True they're known for making case but that doesn't mean they don't also make some extremely good HSF's too ;)

    I've used Thermaltake's HSF's, Cases and PSU's and my experience with them has been great.
     
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    @Nephilim
    Did you use a program to log your movies like that in your sig.? thats really cool how you have it.I have over 850 movies, but if you did it by hand forget it!
     
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    Nephilim, Aug 14, 2006
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    LOL wow!
     
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    @ Nephilim

    Thanks Ill play with that program when I get home from work- Your movie list is really cool
     
    herrick, Aug 14, 2006
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    how about you friend... any info. on the case?
     
    herrick, Aug 14, 2006
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    My friend? Which? I seem to have many, which is a bit unusual! LOL
     
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    the one in your sig. link
     
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    Ah Right sorry! I'm so used to being told off for using such an analogy I didn't expect it here! NZXT lexa, I shall post the specs shortly.
     
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    NZXT Lexa:
    Aluminium Lightweight elevated chassis
    Reflective front and side panels, with large single-panel window.
    2x 120mm Blue LED fan (one bottom rear on side window for GPU cooling and one at rear)
    1x 120mm fan (hard disk cooling front position)
    1x 80mm fan (top as standard)
    extra 80mm slot for fan on bottom of case. Some fan slots fitted with dust filters.

    Three temperature reading display and high-brightness power and HDD blue LEDs.
    Magnetic-catch drive door cover
    Semi-Screwless installation (all components screwless attachment except case opening)
    Sideward facing Hard disk rack...
     
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    Wonderful... left out one thing! WHERE DO I GET ONE?
     
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