Re: anyone up on the latest computer hardware?
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The cases and power supplies are the part I know the least about. I figured the power supplies are the same with the exception of the wattage.
I'll have to look at Antec.
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I'm completely sold on Corsair (Seasonic OEM) PSUs. Very energy efficient and unbelievably quiet.
Fred
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Yeah, I'm very happy with the Corsair in my current computer. I'll be sticking with the brand for my new build.
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I saw Newegg has some Seasonic's also...might be able to get the same thing basically for a lower price that way. I'm still looking. I may do the coolermaster HAF 922 case.
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I just put the 550w Corsair into my cart. I'm up to just over $1000 with the new case and power supply. Was trying to keep it under 1000, but I don't think I'll quibble about the $17 I'm over.
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I saw Newegg has some Seasonic's also...might be able to get the same thing basically for a lower price that way. Thats how I ended up with the Corsair. It was $10 cheaper than the same Seasonic at the time.
Fred
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It was only about $15 more on a combo deal for a CD/DVD burner (SATA) so I threw that in as well...why not.
I'm going to do a little more looking at cases, as the one I have in there now is $120 after shipping. Once I get that figured out I think I'll go ahead and do it and build it myself.
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I have to put in my vote for XClio PSUs. I've used XClio for my last two builds and have nothing bad to say about them. I used to use Antec all the time until they started dying after only a year or so of service. Good choice with the CoolerMaster HAF 922 case. I'm going to upgrade to the HAF 932 in a couple of months. Axiom speakers first, new computer case second
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Glad to see you have your priorities right
Jason M80 v2 VP160 v3 QS8 v2 PB13 Ultra Denon 3808 Samsung 85" Q70
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Amen, Jay! No computer case, no matter how nice, can compare to the pure bliss that comes from Axiom speakers! Right now my M22's/EP350 are filling the room with the gentle and subtle sounds of Rob Zombie
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