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08-24-2004, 06:06 PM
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Over from UK, Need a US Case
Hi, I live in the UK but move over to Florida next week, I am going to take over every part of my PC apart from my case and PSU.
I just wanted an Idea of what PSU and case I need and where I should buy it from Online? I have an XP 2800+ With an Asus A7N8X Delux Board. I also have 2 x 160GB HD's and 1 DVD-RW in the machine. I just want a case that will keep the uit cool and somethin cool but simple looking. I like the silver cases like the Apple G5 case as I will also have a G5 soon. Thanks James |
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08-24-2004, 06:23 PM
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Almost every psu I see here in europe, has a 110-220V switch. It's a little red switch on the back of the psu that you can change with a flat screwdriver. Doesn't yours have one ?
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08-24-2004, 07:02 PM
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Welcom future U.S. citizen and new PCMech member.
 The best online store over here is by far Newegg.com. They have more than excellent customer service and really good prices. As for a simple clean silver case, take a look at CoolerMaster, Kingwin, and Lian-Li. I personally like the CoolerMaster Centurion 2 (I have one  ), CoolerMaster Praetorian, and the Kingwin KT-424-S. As for the power supply, there should be a switch on the back of yours that will allow you to use it with 110v power. However, if it is not a good quality power supply (take a look HERE) then you will want to replace it. Either an Enlight 360w or Enlight 420w would be a good choice because they are good quality, low priced power supplies that are very higly recommended on these forums. I have two myself and couldn't be happier.
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08-25-2004, 04:16 PM
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Thanks, Yeah mine does have a switch but it has to fit in my suit case, so i said sod it and am going to sell the case & PSU with it to a friend.
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08-25-2004, 04:40 PM
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Maybe he's moving to Florida just so he can order from newegg?
In all honesty though, newegg.com is the preferred e-tailer here in the US. Cases tend to cost a little bit in shipping, but look for one with a good psu, or order a separate PSU from the good psu list. . .
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08-25-2004, 04:49 PM
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Yeah thats it, how did you find out? Ha Ha.
AH ok, any you think are good on there? I want a simple one that hides the DVD Drive, _ I also need a fan to keep it cool. I have 2 fans in the PC now and it over heats sometimes as i have tucked away (No Choice). I want a quiet fan as at the mo it sounds like its going to take off. 
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08-26-2004, 01:52 PM
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These are a really good cases and they all hide all of the drives,
http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduc...119-023&depa=0 http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduc...119-054&depa=0 http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduc...119-058&depa=0 http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduc...119-031&depa=0 http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduc...119-030&depa=0 http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduc...119-049&depa=0 Sparkle makes good power supplies here is a good post of psu's http://forum.pcmech.com/showthread.p...ghlight=aspire Last edited by willboy; 08-26-2004 at 01:58 PM. |
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