Cooler Master Centurion 5 and AMD 64 3200+

[psoucaco13]

Here is a link to see the case: http://www.newegg.com/app/viewProductDesc.asp?description=11-119-045&catalog=23&manufactory=BROWSE

I planning to buy an AMD 64 3200+ along with the ASUS K8V SE Deluxe or the MSI K8T Neo mobo. It will be more than a month for the 250GB to come out and it will cost around $200, and I can't wait that long and even if I could I don't think they are worth that much.
I will add a 1G of RAM, and a Radeon 9800Pro for now, hoping to upgrade to a GeForce 6800 down the road. I will be using my existin HD, hoping to add 2 sata HD (raid 0) down the road.

I am not quite sure about the 350W PSU that this case includes. Is it going to give me trouble?

What do you think about the case, its PSU, and my selections overall?

Thanks,

 

[MrGalaxie]

I think you mean GeForce 6800.

 

[jhbball]

Originally posted by: psoucaco13
Here is a link to see the case: http://www.newegg.com/app/viewProductDesc.asp?description=11-119-045&catalog=23&manufactory=BROWSE

I planning to buy an AMD 64 3200+ along with the ASUS K8V SE Deluxe or the MSI K8T Neo mobo. It will be more than a month for the 250GB to come out and it will cost around $200, and I can't wait that long and even if I could I don't think they are worth that much.
I will add a 1G of RAM, and a Radeon 9800Pro for now, hoping to upgrade to a GeForce 9800 down the road. I will be using my existin HD, hoping to add 2 sata HD (raid 0) down the road.

I am not quite sure about the 350W PSU that this case includes. Is it going to give me trouble?

What do you think about the case, its PSU, and my selections overall?

Thanks,

You setup is almost indentical to mine

Anyway, everything you mentioned looks good. I wouldn't base a decision on buying a case upon the psu it came with. If I liked the case, and it was a good price, and buy it, and add another psu if needed. The psu it comes with should be sufficient for initial system. As you add things though, you may need a little more juice.

Finally, you can also upgrade to an antec 350/412 psu pretty cheaply these days. If i'm not mistaken, there was a hot deal on these two psus for around $35 or so.

Either way, good luck.

 

[M0NEYSH0T]

Why do you want to "upgrade" to a GeForce 6800? Why not go with the ATI x800? Have you read the reviews?

 

[killedradiostar]

Originally posted by: jhbball
You setup is almost indentical to mine

ditto! i'm just bumping this because i'm interested in the same case and i have no idea if cooler master psu's carry the same reputation their cases do.

 

[AnnoyedGrunt]

That is a very nice case. Can you tell what the silver spot is on the right side? Is that a logo or something? (I see, it's a little roman centurion head logo thingy)

Anyhow, this is a case I've been considering:
http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=11-163-019&depa=1

I'm a bit concerned about the cooling of the Silverstone because there are only some small vents in the bottom under the front facia, and my computer is on carpet. This coolermaster looks like it could be a good alternative. I only wish it had two external 3.5 bays instead of only one.


Thanks!

-D'oh!

 

[psoucaco13]

Originally posted by: AnnoyedGrunt
That is a very nice case. Can you tell what the silver spot is on the right side? Is that a logo or something? (I see, it's a little roman centurion head logo thingy)

Anyhow, this is a case I've been considering:
http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=11-163-019&depa=1

I'm a bit concerned about the cooling of the Silverstone because there are only some small vents in the bottom under the front facia, and my computer is on carpet. This coolermaster looks like it could be a good alternative. I only wish it had two external 3.5 bays instead of only one.


Thanks!

-D'oh!

If the number of 3.5 bays is the problem why don't you use a adaptor? You can easily use something like this http://www.dstor.com/images/UFB301X.jpg which is only $7.32 here: http://www.provantage.com/buy-7DTTS02R-floppy-zip-jaz-3-5-25-kit-black-datastor-ufb301x-shopping.htm

Anyway, I ordered my computer from newegg... I will let you know as soon as it comes....

 

[dp004i]

Originally posted by: AnnoyedGrunt
That is a very nice case. Can you tell what the silver spot is on the right side? Is that a logo or something? (I see, it's a little roman centurion head logo thingy)

Anyhow, this is a case I've been considering:
http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=11-163-019&depa=1

I'm a bit concerned about the cooling of the Silverstone because there are only some small vents in the bottom under the front facia, and my computer is on carpet. This coolermaster looks like it could be a good alternative. I only wish it had two external 3.5 bays instead of only one.


Thanks!

-D'oh!

That Silverstone case is a ripoff. You can get a nice aluminum case for around $100 new. If you don't mind getting a refurbished one, dumpinggoods.com has some really nice deals every once in a while. I got myself a Skyhawk MSR (similar to Lian Li, much better than their el cheapo stuff) for $45 shipped a little while ago, saw a Wavemaster for $85 shipped last week.