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Is this a good case and psus???

I'd go for none of the above... A PSU with a window is like putting windows in a sub... Sure it might be a neat idea, but it's not a GOOD idea. The PSU is [most likely] the LAST place you'll ever look inside of while a system is running. Unless you have one of the 100% acrylic cases (also not a good idea) you'll NOT see inside the PSU. The case, also, looks like a real P.o.S...
 
I have the psu, and i have a top window so it looks cool.

I have o/c'd my 2400 xp-M to 2.45 ghz on it no problems. And i have 8 fans, 2 optical, floppy, HD, 2 cathods, 1 uv string, etc.

IMO it is a quality psu. But after reading reviews it seems to be very hit and miss. Some reviewers get good ones, some get bad. The quality control on these guys isn't the best so cross your fingers before you pull the trigger.
 
Do you actually SEE the window on/in the PSU? Unless you have one of those acrylic cases, or a really large window, you won't. Windows in cases are 100% flash and 0% function. Also, unless you pay for a high quality case, you'll have a louder system because of the window. Also since acrylic does nothing for heat transfer, or at least nithing good, your case won't run as cool as if you didn't have the window(s) installed.

The only real reason I can see for windows in anything, even a case, is for 100% show. That is, to showcase a system you're offering to build people. You can have it running while letting people see the internal components. Even then, most (well built) systems and cases, can have the side panels pulled of and run at least fairly well.

Oh, and for the Bubba that started this thread... Fix the topic summary... It's screwing up the rest of the thread views too...
 
i dont know about the sonata, it si expensive and have heard a couple bad stories from antec customers. plus i need 4 external 5.25's but sonata gives me 3.
 
Originally posted by: wallrunnerm15
i dont know about the sonata, it si expensive and have heard a couple bad stories from antec customers. plus i need 4 external 5.25's but sonata gives me 3.
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Well, I've also heard many bad stories about the aspire psu's...and, it's not all that expensive, considering it's coming with a very high quality PSU(IMO, worth $60-$70 alone). If you want room for more, I'd go with the antec 1080amg...

http://www.newegg.com/app/View...=11-129-115&depa=1

That's $130 for case+psu...and, the psu definitely fits your aformentioned wattage requirements...430W

Only gripe I have about the case is I've heard it's very, very heavy, so, if you want to move your computer around much, it's really not for you.
 
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