ThermalTake XaserV

[treadhed]

I ordered this case because I thought the options looked nice and I personally think it looks edgy and stylish. I haven't gotten the parts for my comp yet so I can't really go into detail and experience. It's not overdone like some of the mod cases but not bland either. I'm usually pretty conservative when it comes to style, and I didn't see anything wrong with it. The cluster of wires inside looked quite daunting, but I just figured that was normal for modern high-end machines. I've been out of the loop for a while now when it comes to gaming. But I think the case looks good and I'm looking foward to using it. I will post actual experience later. Now, if some of you would like to give a modern tech newbie some advice, pros cons about what he bought and maybe some ideas on tweaking parts I would appreciate it.

Here's the goods
MSI K7N2 Delta-ilsr
2500+ Barton 333FSB
2 X 200GB WD2000JD SATA, will be in Raid 0 config
OCZ 1GB (2X512MB) EL DDR400 PC3200 dual channel platinum
Powercolor radeon 9600 pro 256mb
And of course wrapped up in a black XaserV Dameier V5000A

 

[Tab]

Good Motherboard, but its a XP. Go with a Intel or a 64 unless you plan on some serious overclocking. The RAID 0 config isnt going to give that much of a speed bost, I'd suggest a 72GB and a 200GB. The videocard isnt going to be worth it, try and get a 6800GT or a 9800Pro.

 

[someone16]

Yes, those Xasers are known for their wire clutter.
If you're gaming, definately go for something higher like Tabb said, 6800GT or 9800pro. And if you dont think you'll have enough money, swap the OCZ EL with generic PC3200 ram. The difference isn't really that much.

 

[treadhed]

Thanks for the info, I'll take the ideas into consideration.