perfect case for new rig, wwhat would you recommend?

[lukx]

I put together this rig:

amd x2 4400
asus A8N-E
evga 7800 gtx 512
raptor 150
seagate 200gb
Soundblaster XFI
Seasonic s12 430W PSU (is it enough)?

I'm lookin for the smallest case I can get, light and quite, very good quality (don't mind the price). I'm totaly lost. Please help.

 

[velis]

Antec Sonata II

 

[Fullmetal Chocobo]

Well, the A8N-E mboo rules out a mATX case. I used a Centurion 5 for my wife's machine, and it's alright. And I'd advise getting a 500w Seasonic. SLI connector for the video card would help (430w doesn't have it). No sense in spending that much on parts, and getting the smaller version of the PSU...

 

[Ricemarine]

Get a Seasonic S12 500w or an Enermax Liberty 500w. IMHO, I think 430w is not enough.

As for case...

Antec P180
Antec P150
Antec SLK3000B
Cooler Master Centurion 5 (or 530)

 

[royalk4]

Any of the centurion 5 series are awesome

 

[tjpark1111]

antec super lanboy is light(aluminum), small(still full ATX capable though), and reasonably priced, plus the case is targeted for gamers. s12-430 is MORE than enough, people gotta stop thinking 500w is needed for every system like this, even with a GTX 512.

 

[lukx]

ahh..I looked at all those cases and I'm so in love with my old small shuttle that it's so hard to pick soemthing bigger. Lanboy is ugly, Antec P150 is nice but I want seasonic psu plus I don't like white front and it's quite heavy. P180 huge. I also doesn't liek centurion.
Maybe I should go with Asus mATX mainboard (but how is is compared to full size one A8N-E in performance) and buy soem mATX case? Ah!

 

[Yoshi911]

Go with a way better PSU. And I've had a Super Lanboy, it's sweet. very light and looks good, but to small for me. Got a kickass deal on a Thermaltake Xaser III for $60 though.... and It is built like a TANK, Even though it weighs a ton It'll last me the rest of my God given life...7fans,very secure,4fan control,temp gauge COMPLETELY tool-less for all drives and card slots and it runs cool as hell

 

[Fullmetal Chocobo]

Originally posted by: tjpark1111
antec super lanboy is light(aluminum), small(still full ATX capable though), and reasonably priced, plus the case is targeted for gamers. s12-430 is MORE than enough, people gotta stop thinking 500w is needed for every system like this, even with a GTX 512.

I wasn't going to reply, but I can't help it. I was thinking about how it isn't necessary for a 500 watt PSU. And it very well might be true, that 430 is enough. But the OP doesn't need a Raptor 150, nor does he need a X2 400 with the 7800 GTX 512. But while he is going all out, why not do the same for the PSU. He is spending tremendous amounts of money on very good parts--why not for the PSU? And it certainly won't hurt anything by getting a 500 or 600 watt PSU.

After having power problems on my system, I can't stress enough how important it is to have plenty of power... Just a thought... And I didn't mean to flame ya. Just explaining my point of view.

 

[lukx]

okey so seasonic 500W
I'm almoust there Now just this case. Lanboy weight is nice and size but it's look .

 

[Arkane13131]

personally i like this case...
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16811133132
for 99$ and a 15$ mail in rebate its a steal right now..its very light but maybe a little bigger than you were hoping for..

lots of people dig this...
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16811119077
its cheap too..and solid...

this one is small and gets good reviews and is cheap..
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16811147001

personally i love the thermaltake tsunami...because of the look and the lightness and i need room to work in my pc so it is best for me.

 

[Arkane13131]

just saw this...its not cheap but u said u dont care about money lol and it seems very clean look small
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16811112040

 

[lukx]

thanks Arkane13131 this LianLi 65B looks nice.
But maybe not a bad ide would be to change mobo to ASUS a8n csm (microATX)
and get this one http://www.silverstonetek.com/products-sg01Evolution.htm ?

 

[Arkane13131]

well, i dont like the really tiny boxes..i think they look like a girls purse or something being carreid to lan party >.> lol but its hard to pick up mount everest <.< its all up to you...i love steak u might be a vegan...

just my 2 cents.

if you dont mind spending the money i think that LianLi looks awesome. and its durable and light according to reviewers.
no mounting rails throws some people off..but i dont mind that...so i spend 3 minutes more installing drives >.>
323 voters and a perfect 5 egg rating...is pretty good eitherway.
goodluck

 

[lukx]

I think I made up my mind LianLi 61

 

[tjpark1111]

Originally posted by: Fullmetal Chocobo

Originally posted by: tjpark1111
antec super lanboy is light(aluminum), small(still full ATX capable though), and reasonably priced, plus the case is targeted for gamers. s12-430 is MORE than enough, people gotta stop thinking 500w is needed for every system like this, even with a GTX 512.

I wasn't going to reply, but I can't help it. I was thinking about how it isn't necessary for a 500 watt PSU. And it very well might be true, that 430 is enough. But the OP doesn't need a Raptor 150, nor does he need a X2 400 with the 7800 GTX 512. But while he is going all out, why not do the same for the PSU. He is spending tremendous amounts of money on very good parts--why not for the PSU? And it certainly won't hurt anything by getting a 500 or 600 watt PSU.

After having power problems on my system, I can't stress enough how important it is to have plenty of power... Just a thought... And I didn't mean to flame ya. Just explaining my point of view.

holy **** didnt know you had almost 5000 posts. I just thought it was another one of the newbs buying $40 500w PSU's thinking it's better to just to have more wattage. Thinking even a mid-range rig w/a 6800gs would require over 400watts is the usual theory of the average consumer(i think at least i thought so in the beginning). Speaking of which, I see many people buy ex. truepower 430's when they want to save as much money as they can, and a 300watt would have served them fine. Sorry about the misunderstanding. Looks like he can afford some extra power, and future use of the PSU would be great for him, great idea.

 

[essasin]

The forton source 450 is the best powersupply under for the money 50 bucks. It should be good enough for your system. Next setup up I would look into a seasonic or ocz powerstream.

 

[shimp]

http://www.antec.com/us/pro_specials.php

 

[kenrippy]

i personally like the super lanboy. i have one with an a8n-sli premium. it's just the right size. i have 2 optical drives & 4 sata hdd's in there.

just get a good quiet psu. i'm in favor of the antec tpII 550w w/ single 120mm fan.

 

[goobernoodles]

I own a Seasonic S12-500, so I'm a little biased, but to be honest, from my experience and from most PSU threads and reviews, the S12-500 & 600 are definately top of the line in terms of PSU's these days. Nearly silent, rock solid, efficient and a good combination with sleek cases like lian li's and cooler master praetorians. Sleeving the cables always helps.

Besides some compatibility issues with some DFI boards, I've only heard good things about Seasonics.

 

[Praxis1452]

do you already have the 7800gtx or are ordering it? If you're ordering it get the X1900XTX/7900GTX whichever you prefer

 

[lukx]

Praxis 1452, I was waiting for 7900 gtx . I just ordered lian 61 ans seasonic s12-600 ,evga 7900GTX, Asus a8n-E mobo, amd x2 4400. ocz 3200 paltinum 2GB, WD raptor 150GB .Can't wait to put it together

 

[fibes]

Cooler Master Wave Master