Computer builders/tech-savvy: eyes please.

Oct 07, 2009 12:32

So I'm building a new computer. This is what I've got so far:

CPU/motherboard
memory
hard drive

Trying to decide between two cases:
Thermaltake, one fan, has better reputation but worse review on newegg
Rosewill, two fansAnyone with an opinion (or a better price on components!), please comment. I'm sticking with integrated video for now, will ( Read more... )

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hastings1066 October 7 2009, 20:08:47 UTC
Since you are getting the Micro-ATX mobo, both cases you have there are basically the same fit-wise. That said, I've personally been a fan of Thermaltake for a number of years and would default to them.
Don't forget power supply as well. You typically spend a lot more on the PS than you do on the case as it is the one thing that can kill everything in the box if it dies badly. Thermaltake again would be my recommendation, though Active PFC is the real requirement more than the brand. The crappy brands don't have it on any of their power supplies.

Something to note on the HDs and newegg. If you get one OEM drive, it will be flopping around in the box just in its static bag. If you get 2 or more, they will put them in a foam carrier (basically the inserts they get from the 6x4 grids of the mfgr cases). Also, mirroring 1TB is easier than backing up 1.5TB to just about anything else. Just something to contemplate.

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ailurodragon October 7 2009, 20:15:17 UTC
Should have mentioned - already have a 500W power supply.

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ailurodragon October 8 2009, 02:54:22 UTC
Can you explain more about what you mean in terms of mirroring a terabyte versus backing up 1.5 TB?

(I could get 1.5 TB for $30 more than 1 TB, but 2 TB was about $100 more.)

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rordak_darkwood October 8 2009, 17:28:05 UTC
Mirroring the drive uses a second drive of the same size to duplicate all the data, so that in the event of HD failure you can replace the bad drive and rebuild the mirror without losing data.

I have a couple of sound cards and DVD/cd drives if you want either, no charge.

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cadithial October 7 2009, 20:28:41 UTC
If you get the Thermaltake, get another fan for the front. Air flow is a necessity.

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ailurodragon October 7 2009, 21:59:20 UTC
Again, I should have mentioned that that is the plan - another fan costs $10 or less, so it's a minor point, but nice that the other case has two.

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whalejudge October 8 2009, 21:27:14 UTC
Who be ye and why be ye on Bob's computer? Bob doesn't post to LJ.

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mephistowolf October 9 2009, 20:08:37 UTC
That HDD is a bit cheaper on Amazon right now: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00066IJPQ

And the Thermaltake case is, too: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00066IJPQ

You may also want to invest in a dedicated video card. I'm using an onboard right now, and wish I'd ponied up the cash for a standalone when I built this one. Granted, I could get one and put it in now, but I would have been much more motivated to do so with the original order.

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