Case, PSU, Fan What should I buy

[zx6riz]

I am building four computers. Im trying to figure out what to get for a case, PSU and fan for these systesm.

One of these computers is going to be in a high dust environment so I need to take that into account as well

The specs are as follows

AMD 64 3200+
Corsair Value Select 512MB PC-3200
80 Gig Seagate Barracuda SATA II
Asus K8S-MX

 

[Buz2b]

I just saw a review on an Enermax CS-10182 case in Maximum PC (page 80) that looks like it would be ideal, at least for the high dust enviorment. It has removable, washable filters on the fan intakes and is not horribly expensive. It does not come with a PS but I actually like Sparkle PS's better; you get more bang for the buck and a good heavy duty PS. Take a look at them on newegg.
As to fans, look around for Panaflo M1A's or H series. Vantec stealth fans are good also but sometimes more expensive. Good Luck.

 

[Schneider879]

If you buy 5 or more vantec stealths from newegg they are only 6.99 each. With free shipping.

 

[Zepper]

Compucase 6A19 or 6A29 series. (similar to Antec SLK3700AMB/Performance 10x0 series but without the doors). I think they both come with cleanable or repleacable filters). For the dusty environment, set it up with a positive preissure system (see http://www.coolcases.com for some ideas re. pos pressure).
. Or the Evercase 42x2 series could be set up similarly but they don't come with filters - but might be a factory option (they sell their parts/add-ons pretty inexpensively - but you need to email or phone them - no web store) http://www.evercase.com .
.bh.

 

[Operandi]

For cases I like Lian-Li and Cooler Master, Antec and InWin if I?m on a budget..

For fans Panaflow is the best you can get.

PSU?s Seasonic, Forton, Tagan, PCP&C, and Zalman are my top choices.

 

[Nessism]

Originally posted by: Zepper
Compucase 6A19 or 6A29 series. (similar to Antec SLK3700AMB/Performance 10x0 series but without the doors). I think they both come with cleanable or repleacable filters). For the dusty environment, set it up with a positive preissure system (see http://www.coolcases.com for some ideas re. pos pressure).
. Or the Evercase 42x2 series could be set up similarly but they don't come with filters - but might be a factory option (they sell their parts/add-ons pretty inexpensively - but you need to email or phone them - no web store) http://www.evercase.com .
.bh.

6A16 is identical to the Antec SLK3700/3000 on the inside, only the bezel is different. The 6A29 (also known as the 6919) is similar to the Antec 10xx family but has better cooling potentional due to the use of 120mm backboard fans. Good stuff all the way.


6919 for $45 + $13 shipping

LX-6A19 for $36 + shipping