REC WANTED : cheap case / power supply combo for AMD processor

[zobskyX]

Hi, ...
building a cheap computer from a variety of cannibalized parts for a friend. ...unfortunately we don't have an ATX case.

We're looking for a cheap case+power supply combo which can handle the load of an AMD processor (anything from a duron 1+ GHz to an XP1600 ...possibly teamed up with an ECS K7S6A or some other value board).

i tend to think a 350W PSU is a better investment than a 300W PSU, ..but what i need recommendations on are specific brands / web-links on where to find a case/psu combo that has worked for YOU over a period of time. money is an object here so i'm looking to stay between $25 and $40.

thanks all

 

[LazyBastard]

I bought this case from Directron for $26 (no power supply). They also sell some good quality, cheap power supplies there.

I tend not to skimp on power supplies, though. I have 2 Enermax 550's (although one has gone out on me after 2 years (the warranty period)), two Antec Tru550's, an Antec 350, an Antec 400 (although the fan is making noise on this one), an Antec 300, etc.

 

[deerslayer]

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I just ordered one of those cases for less than $30 shipped. Comes with a 400w PSU, but i'm not sure how good it is.

 

[Zim Hosein]

I got this Evercase 4252 from newegg.com for $38.00 and I like it, I'm running an XP 1800+ on it

edit: Fixed links

 

[Cerb]

That evercase is good. I'd also recommend an Enlight 72xx case w/ a 300w PSU (the 250w ones work fine, but crap out in heavy gaming).

 

[zobskyX]

gee, ... thanks a lot, i guess have plenty of options to look at now,.. i concur that a 350W PS is not absolutely necessary, but perhaps would be desirable if i went for a more power hungry processor (say more than XP1600), ...otherwise, i might be able to get away with a GOOD quality 300W PS

thanks