Computer Case

[reddem0n]

Alright so basically I'm starting out with the case since it's going to be my first time building a computer...This is what I selected, with a few extra options and such....

http://www.circotech.com/x-blade-pc-gaming-pre-mod-atx-medium-tower-case.html

I would've ordered my case from newegg but circotech.com offers a way for me to get all the extra stuff preinstalled and most of them free as well. But anyways thats all the options, tell me if its a decent pick...also I'd like to know what this option would be "Add PATA/SATA Round IDE Cable w/ Neon Glow Wire" I can get that installed for an extra $9 ...Many people said I should be getting the SATA as it will be good for my 160gb-200gb harddrive, not sure how much I want exactly but it should be around that range.

 

[drwngflies]

Make sure you add the 12cm fans, both intake and exhaust....
But, what is this?:
" Add Easy-Off Thumb Screws: Black, Side Panels + Power Supply (+$5)"
5$ for screws.....? lol
You also would want the AMD P/S addition, it didn't say manufacturer, you might would inquire of brand...save alot of hassle later.

 

[reddem0n]

What exactly is this the AMD P/S Addition? Where do you see that? Also why do you recommend the 12cm ones ..is that the 120mm ones ? What advantage would I see in this....heh sorry for all these questions but I'm a total noob in this....it's going to be my first time so I don't want to mess anything up

 

[Ewat]

1cm=10mm

12cm=120mm

120mm fans are better than 80mm because they push more air through the case

 

[UsandThem]

Originally posted by: Ewat
1cm=10mm

12cm=120mm

120mm fans are better than 80mm because they push just as much air through the case at lower RPM's.....therefore less noise

Fixed.

 

[imported_Tick]

Originally posted by: UsandThem

Originally posted by: Ewat
1cm=10mm

12cm=120mm

120mm fans are better than 80mm because they push just as much air through the case at lower RPM's.....therefore less noise

Fixed.

OR, they move more air at same noise level, or even more air at higher noise level.

 

[imported_Tick]

Originally posted by: drwngflies
Make sure you add the 12cm fans, both intake and exhaust....
But, what is this?:
" Add Easy-Off Thumb Screws: Black, Side Panels + Power Supply (+$5)"
5$ for screws.....? lol
You also would want the AMD P/S addition, it didn't say manufacturer, you might would inquire of brand...save alot of hassle later.

No, don't get the pre installed P/s....

 

[reddem0n]

I just sent them an email inquiry to find out what kind of power supply that is, the one where they have the free upgrade to 450w power supply. Once they respond, I'll post the info here

 

[Zepper]

Cosidering that a decent 450W PSU costs nearly as much as the whole base price, I doubt that any "free upgrade" would be worth much... You can get PATA drives much cheaper than SATA after rebates - you don't see nearly as many rebates on SATA drives.

.bh.