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08-10-2004, 01:28 AM
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Help me with my power supply length!!
Ok well I have a Aspire X-Dreamer II and today I received my Aspire Turbo Case 500W 12V Black Dual Fan Aluminum Power Supply, Model "ATX-AS500W BK12V" and let me tell you BIG MISTAKE!!! Well first of all whoever is familier with the X-Dreamer should know that there is a fan on top and you cant really put long power supplies in there because there is basically a 5 1/2 inches length limit for you power supply, and the power supply was like 6 1/2 inches. Also the screw inserts were backwards so you wouldnt be able to install is anyways. So I was wondering it anyone could help me find a power supply that is sort of the same look at the Aspire, with like the transparent look so that the blue neon look stands out. Also I need a power supply that will fit. Anyone got any suggestions????
  
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08-10-2004, 01:49 AM
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Yikes - you shoulda came here before getting the Aspire Power Supplies. Aspires are also known to be notoriously bad in quality - they are very well known to ruin complete builds in a matter of seconds...not worth a 40 USD component ruin a 1000+ USD build, I would say. As for the power supply, what is your system specs? The amount of wattage you need would depend on your system. The Enlight 360W PSU is quality. I see you specifically mentioned that you wanted your Power Supply to be transparent in look - I believe Aspire is the only ones who do that in mass quantities and let me tell you this - it's better to have a dull Power Supply that works, than a nice looking one that destroys components.
Hope that helps, kram
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08-10-2004, 02:11 AM
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Thats very true. So for I dont have all the parts but here are my suggested parts.
Case:Aspire X-Dreamer II Motherboard:Abit IC7-Max3 Memory:2 GB of DDR Ram Harddrive: 100GB and 20GB CD-Rom: Rosewill CD-RW/DVD Floppy:Samsung 1.44 MB Processor: Intel P4 3.2 HT Sound Activated Cold Cathode. I dont know if thats all you need. If you need the exact specs like companys and stuff then let me know. Also what type of power supply?
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08-10-2004, 02:12 AM
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woops i also forgot my video card. Nvidia 6800
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08-10-2004, 10:46 PM
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With a new video card like that you need a very powerful power supply. The Nvidia 6800 is a power hungry video card that requires no less then 480watts. Pop in one of these Antec 480 Watt Power supplies. http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduc...103-909&depa=0 It will compliment your system very well.
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08-11-2004, 12:17 AM
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if u want a good psu that looks nice try a tt butterfly.. 480 watts and has a lil window with 2x lighted fans
as i say in all my post and im incredibly sorry.. but im a lazy one and i dun give links  .. cricket will be more then happy though -noob |
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