Where to get nice cases...

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Hi all,

I am building a rig for the missus and have everything chosen except a case. We've looked at novatech, overclockers, ebuyer and some others picked a few maybes out. Does anyone know of anywhere else to get some.

This is the type and price range we are currently looking at.

http://www.novatech.co.uk/novatech/prods/Components/Cases/Cases/Novatech/GALAXY3.html

http://www.ebuyer.com/product/148403

The top link is our favourite but if comes with a crappy PSU with only one SATA connector.

Ta.
 
Try tigerdirect or xoxide. They usually have the latest designs and lowest prices next to newegg.
 
Soprano 3 1 3
Try tigerdirect or xoxide. They usually have the latest designs and lowest prices next to newegg.
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Again, he lives in the UK. He can't use those online companies that are based in the US.

Edit: Oxoide has a UK shipping option so they may be worth a look.
 
GT3mich
Again, he lives in the UK. He can't use those online companies that are based in the US.

Edit: Oxoide has a UK shipping option so they may be worth a look.
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Yes im well aware he resides in the UK, Xoxide has international shipping which is apparently why I recommended it. Thx 👍
 
Ok, i have another question. Will Micro ATX motherboards fit in most ATX cases?
 
Yeah, Micro-ATX is basically ATX but with less PCI slots and things like SATA ports to save space. All the mounting holes and the I/O panel is in the same location.
 
Ok last query.

All the internals we've already chosen.

This http://www.novatech.co.uk/novatech/specpage.html?MBB-834G and this http://www.novatech.co.uk/novatech/specpage.html?NOV-4870

I have a choice of two cases. This http://www.novatech.co.uk/novatech/specpage.html?NOV-GAL3 or this http://www.novatech.co.uk/novatech/prods/Components/Cases/Cases/Novatech/ACHILLES.html

I have spoken to Novatech support who say the cases and the power supplies in them are fine for what I am going to build. However, the GPU specs say it requires 500W so i think they are talking out of their backsides!

What do you guys think?
 
It says in the specs you need at least a 500 watt PSU. Your second case choice has a 500 watt PSU included. Be prepared to replace it soon. If your system isn't stable right away it is most likely the PSU is underpowered.
I saw the GPU you selected. Its a nice card. Have you thought about a 1gb version like this one?
http://www.novatech.co.uk/novatech/specpage.html?NOV-48701
I've seen the benchmarks for the 4870 512 gb and the 1gb version against the 5770 1gb. The 512 is slower than the 5770 but the 1gb version is faster. Its not that much more money. Or just get a 5770 and have DX 11 right now.
http://www.novatech.co.uk/novatech/...s-ATI/ATIHD5700Series/Hightech/H577F1GDG.html
Also, the 5770 requires a 450 watt PSU. It consumes less power.
 
GT3mich
I've seen the benchmarks for the 4870 512 gb and the 1gb version against the 5770 1gb. The 512 is slower than the 5770 but the 1gb version is faster.
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For the 512 or 1024 5770?
 
DQuaN
I have spoken to Novatech support who say the cases and the power supplies in them are fine for what I am going to build. However, the GPU specs say it requires 500W so i think they are talking out of their backsides!

What do you guys think?
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The GPU number is a bit on the safe side, and the PSU number not so much. It might work, but probably not for long.
 
Looking closer, it says 500W is required for CrossFire. We wont be putting a second card in so this should be fine, no?
 
Do you have anyone in the states that is willing to Cross ship something from newegg? If so, I think this would be the best solution. Even with the conversion rates in you favor, you'll probably get reamed on shipping.
 
I'm not too bothered about the case now. I'm more worried about getting a PSU that cannot power the GPU.
 
DQuaN
Looking closer, it says 500W is required for CrossFire. We wont be putting a second card in so this should be fine, no?
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It's hard to say without a proper review of the power supply. If it were me I would just get a better PSU for piece of mind and to have room for future upgrades.

That said there have been some stories of people running "generic" power supplies with success, mainly since computers usually use less power than people think. There are also stories on the other side. Mine went out after 2 years, but it didn't take anything out with it.
 
Well, the case is only £30 with the PSU. We'll go for it and if it turns out we need more, we'll buy a better one.

Thanks for your help chaps. :)
 
DQuaN
Well, the case is only £30 with the PSU. We'll go for it and if it turns out we need more, we'll buy a better one.

Thanks for your help chaps. :)
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That's a really bad idea. You should buy a PSU that's hugely powerful from a proper make, like Corsair. Buy the case without a PSU, as that means you won't be buying a case with a rubbish PSU shoved in as "value add".

When your under-spec PSU starts to fail, you'll get intermittent, uncontrolled power to all your components. The best you can hope for in this scenario is a series of annoying blue-screens and non-starts. Cost in data loss and fried components is difficult to measure, but will definitely be higher than the £70 for a decent PSU. Plus, when the PSU fails, you'll need a new one in a hurry, which will mess you up.

PLEASE, just buy a no-PSU case, and a decent PSU, like this one: http://www.ebuyer.com/product/127861 or this one: http://www.ebuyer.com/product/132563
 
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That's a really bad idea. You should buy a PSU that's hugely powerful from a proper make, like Corsair. Buy the case without a PSU, as that means you won't be buying a case with a rubbish PSU shoved in as "value add".

When your under-spec PSU starts to fail, you'll get intermittent, uncontrolled power to all your components. The best you can hope for in this scenario is a series of annoying blue-screens and non-starts. Cost in data loss and fried components is difficult to measure, but will definitely be higher than the £70 for a decent PSU. Plus, when the PSU fails, you'll need a new one in a hurry, which will mess you up.

PLEASE, just buy a no-PSU case, and a decent PSU, like this one: http://www.ebuyer.com/product/127861 or this one: http://www.ebuyer.com/product/132563
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It'll bump the cost of the build up by £50-£60 but i guess it's better to be safe than sorry. Thanks.
 

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