Best price on custom spec PC

[killadoob]

Charlie check labs suggestion on the PSU, cheaper and better than the one on his list by like 300 bucks.

 

[hj2k_x]

yeah yeah whatever
i just prefer to offer reasonable suggestions, not 3x what he was prepared to pay for the case. but hey, that's just me

I wouldn't spend R10 000 on a new PC and then get a R300 case

 

[killadoob]

Also i would not buy a seagate 7200.11 drive end of story, if you go google lab you will see people have problems after the firmware update.

Only buy the .12 seagates or change brand to WD.

 

[LabAnimal]

yeah yeah whatever
i just prefer to offer reasonable suggestions, not 3x what he was prepared to pay for the case. but hey, that's just me

I offered a suggestion which equates to 150w more power at about R100 - R200 cheaper - so you keep your explanation!.

 

[charlie_82]

I wouldn't spend R10 000 on a new PC and then get a R300 case

LOL neither would I

 

[henno]

Skimping on the case?

Anyway Sybaritic is a good place to buy from! and as for the Seagate Comments, I havent had any problems with Seagate since the Firmware issues! - All sorted! - I would stick with Seagate!

Also:
Cooler Master eXtreme Power RP-650-PCAR Power Supply - 650W - R895.00 Much better!

Found this unflattering review:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductReview.aspx?Item=N82E16817171014

 

[LabAnimal]

Also i would not buy a seagate 7200.11 drive end of story, if you go google lab you will see people have problems after the firmware update.

Only buy the .12 seagates or change brand to WD.

after the firmware updates i have not had a single drive fail! It could be a handling problem, as you said, lots of the people who are complaining have been buying from New Egg! and as it is, I am not comfortable buying single drives that's being handled by courier service!

 

[killadoob]

Yikes not good reviews geez, that fan seems to be a huge issue.

Lab the way hdd's die has nothing to do with how it gets moved, you turn on yoru pc and the hard drive is gone, i know because i lost 2 1tb drives both firmwared with the bad first firmware.

Not sure about the new firmware because i told forntosa they best give me a .12 hdd or i want my money back.

 

[henno]

LOL neither would I

a case is just for looks, right? My pc will be out of view, so why bother?

 

[Pox]

I notice you have excluded the cost of an operating system. That makes Bill Gates cry.

 

[charlie_82]

a case is just for looks, right? My pc will be out of view, so why bother?

Well no, not just for looks. For cooling and airflow...

 

[killadoob]

Well mostly a good case will have space, i find when you build a pc into small cheap case there is very little room which means cooling will be a problem.

http://www.computersonly.co.za/productdetail.aspx?sku=ACRACERPRO&categoryId=44399 what a sweet case pity it took so long to get inot the country and i ended up with hsf932 good case but i want that 40cm fan dammit!!!!!

 

[hj2k_x]

Well mostly a good case will have space, i find when you build a pc into small cheap case there is very little room which means cooling will be a problem.

I agree. Never underestimate cooling, airflow and space for expansion.

 

[LabAnimal]

Found this unflattering review:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductReview.aspx?Item=N82E16817171014

mmm... i c!... However there are more positive comments than negative. But as the review says, if the fan craps out it will be an issue for me because there's nothing more irritating than having to replace a fan in a PSU!

I have 3 of these : : Cooler Master Real Power Pro RS-750-ACAA Power Supply - 750W But this is R700 odd more than what you're budgeting for!. Also, My one is the oldest, almost 2 years!

 

[charlie_82]

Well mostly a good case will have space, i find when you build a pc into small cheap case there is very little room which means cooling will be a problem.

Yes that's also true. Especially with the sizes of the graphics cards...

 

[henno]

LOL neither would I

I agree. Never underestimate cooling, airflow and space for expansion.

Cool, good point. it's hard to see the differences from the small pics on the web. Can you perhaps recommend one?

http://www.sybaritic.co.za/store/index.php?cPath=50_51

Cheers

 

[killadoob]

http://www.computersonly.co.za/productdetail.aspx?sku=ACRACERPRO&categoryId=44399

May be a bit out of your budget but a case is for life . Ok not with me though as i am a case addict grrrrr

 

[charlie_82]

Cool, good point. it's hard to see the differences from the small pics on the web. Can you perhaps recommend one?

http://www.sybaritic.co.za/store/index.php?cPath=50_51

Cheers

What would you ideally like to spend on a case?

 

[charlie_82]

http://www.computersonly.co.za/productdetail.aspx?sku=ACRACERPRO&categoryId=44399

May be a bit out of your budget but a case is for life . Ok not with me though as i am a case addict grrrrr

Haha I was also gonna suggest an Aerocool but then thought it best to find out his budget first lol

 

[hj2k_x]

http://www.prophecy.co.za/aerocool-zerodegree-gaming-chassis-usbaudio-black-p-41032.html

I have that one. R825.

I love it. Nice brushed aluminium finish. Bottom-mounted PSU and plenty of space. Also comes with a big 25cm fan on the side which is not super-silent but it is effective, cooling-wise