Is this Antec PC Case + PSU compatible with my Intel I5 Motherboard bundle?

Hi


I'm buying this intel i5 bundle:


http://www.cclonline.com/product-info.asp?product_id=34886%26amp;tid=frooct





And am wondering if it's compatible with this case and PSU:


http://www.lambda-tek.com/componentshop/index.pl?prodID=B208523





Also, what hard disk (250gb+) and optical drive would you recommend to buy that would be compatible with all the above parts.





Any help would be greatly appreciated.


Ed


:)Is this Antec PC Case + PSU compatible with my Intel I5 Motherboard bundle?
if you are doing serious gaming you are going to need more than the 380 w psu





you might want to try this barebones:


http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/鈥?/a>





I have one and it is compatible with core 2 quad processors which are very fast and it comes with mobo and 650 w psu and since it is a coolermaster it provides great airflow to keep components cool under heavy use





you might want to try this cpu:


http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/





its extremely fast





also any SATA harddrive and any SATA optical drive would be compatible.Is this Antec PC Case + PSU compatible with my Intel I5 Motherboard bundle?
It would appear that it is compatible from the specs given by the site...I think that you might want to get two 250 Western Digitals so you could Raid them to double your speed...I doubt you got the i5 for web surfing...but you will need to up-grade your power supply and possibly your cooling fans when you drop in the 4870...

Need a new PC Case for Gaming?

i need a new pc case as mine is crap (thermaltake xaser III)





its for gaming


needs to fit an 9800GT


needs to have flashy lights inside of it (that comes with it already, flashy fans is ok)


obviously needs to have a window on the side so you can see the flashy lights :p


needs to look good


has to be under $175USD





im thinking of the NZXT Apollo/lexa or Thermaltake M9D





Please suggest me a case that fits all of those! :)Need a new PC Case for Gaming?
You need to tell people which motherboard you have man. We can't answer if we don't know that. :)Need a new PC Case for Gaming?
this question will help you answer this


http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=Ag223QIwmnjFPEtVYVoDM0Xsy6IX;_ylv=3?qid=20090809073652AA3EDOA

I Need A PC Case with Good Cable Management Options & Plenty of Space Inside?

Hi





Im currently looking for an ATX form factor Desktop case with these main points:





1) Has to have a side window.


2) Good Cable Management Options.


3) Plenty of space inside for upgrading and hard drives etc.





I have yet to find a case with ALL 3 of these things, i did like the Antec nine hundred but the cable management is not to be seen and as for the dust that case gathers is another story lol.





Can anyone suggest a case with these 3 things?I Need A PC Case with Good Cable Management Options %26amp; Plenty of Space Inside?
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as鈥?/a>





Greatest case I have ever owned - awesome side window, the built-in fans (there are four plus a lower vent, and they all have dust screens!) have blue LEDs built in. Cable management is amazing in this case, and there's a whole separate section for easy slide-in and slide-out of up to six hard drives (comes with the little runners that snap onto and off of the sides of the hard drive so they will slide into the case). You can't get a better case than this for cooling, large size, and awesome cable and hard disk management!

Help with this pc case?

My friend wants me to build him a pc, so i asked him if he had cash, he said yeah but hes got a 1k budget though, so i said ok and pulled up buy.om, searched for a motherboard that fits his needs (hes not really smart with computers so he dont need much..), then after that i explained to him what it had and such, and he said that it sounded good, then i asked him what he was going to use it for, he just said games, so i put the minimum i could in it to save him cash (3 gigs of ram, 2.3 ghz core i7(the lowest one there), a 200 gig HDD, ect. so then after everything was picked, the case was last, so he looked for about an hour and found this cheap, but futuristic one, so i looked at its size, and the motherboards size, its big enough in the dimensions, but it says its a ATX case and the motherboards form factor is EATX. This is the case (GMC GMCX7BL X-7 X-Station Middle Tower ATX Case - Black - azt-gmcx7-bl) take it and type it in buy.com's search(putting a link isnt working..). So i need to know, will it work? if not is there a case just like it but fitted for EATX boards? i dont want to have to tell him he cant get that case because he really wants that one. So if it will fit tell me. If it wont tell me if theres one like it but to its fitting. And if both are a no then tell me what case will support it.


ThankyouHelp with this pc case?
the case your friend has chosen is big enough by far for an EATX motherboard. the difference in size of motherboards is this


ATX: length 12';, depth 9.6';


EATX: length 12';, depth 10.4';


the length is standardized to 12'; (this means 7 extension slots) and the difference of 0.8'; in depth is absolutely no problem. my case has the same size and there are tons of space in that direction.





the only concern could be the distance between the mounting holes. i don't know if these are the same for ATX and EATX but if this case is fairly new it should also support EATX mobos.

Cheap Cool Looking Pc Case?

Ok so im away to build a new gaming pc and i want a cool looking case but as i have a limited budget i only have about 30 quid to spend i already have a 拢50 PSU (OCZ 500w) so i will not a PSU although if it comes with one i can always take it out. I would like it to have ok cool cause i know at 拢30 it isnt going to be great however i am willing to install LEDs and fans.





Also im ordering all my components from ebuyer.com so if you could find one there it would be a plus although i dont really mind buying from else where.





Thanks,Cheap Cool Looking Pc Case?
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as鈥?/a>Cheap Cool Looking Pc Case?
a couple on here look pretty good for the money dude.


im not sure if you'll find them on ebuyer, but this is a good site too.

Crackling sound from pc casing with dimming lights?

I'm using Acer Aspire T180 with AMD Athlon 64 X2, Nvidia Geforce 8600GT, 2 Sata HDD, a DVDRW and Cooler Master 500W. My problem is that I'm hearing an intermittent crackling sound from the the casing accompanied with the dimming of the power lights (at the wall power point). This happens even before Windows is loaded so I know that it's not the hard disk. What could be the problem?





I have only recently installed the Cooler Master 500W after suspecting that the standard 250W PSU that came with the T180 was insufficient to power the 8600GT and 2 SATA HDD. Prior to that, the computer would randomly turn itself off without warning. This no longer happens but now there's the crackling sound. The PC works ok but I'm worried that sound could mean something else.Crackling sound from pc casing with dimming lights?
Its nothing else but just like some wire or such else component that is stucking with some fan or other device. Just check it and it will be ok...Crackling sound from pc casing with dimming lights?
It most defanitly sounds like a Power Supply issue. If you can, take it back (or send) to the store and get a replacement of the same unit and see if does the same thing.
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Looking for a pc case for acer sk20?

Ive got better compyters, but its my first time getting a case.


so i thought id start with one of my old computers so that if i stuff it up i wont mind.





Im wondering if i can get an atx mid tower case.


the acer is an odd shape and is made to lay down with a screen sittign on top.





Theres a small picture of it here http://www.rad9.com/site/radn/images/items/Acer%20SK20.1.jpg





can i just transfer the parts or do i need something of the same shape to start with.Looking for a pc case for acer sk20?
It all depends on the form factor of the motherboard and the power supply. If it uses an ATX motherboard and power supply (the most common), then any standard case will do. If it uses something weird and proprietary, then you will probably have trouble.





Chances are good that the motherboard will work fine, you just may need to get a new power supply. All of the other components are standard and will work fine.

Portals Companion Cube PC Case....?

So I came up with this crazy idea: Why not make a PC case modeled after the weighted cube from Portals? And I really want to, but how possible is it? How much would it cost? Has any made there own custom case from scratch? Any suggestions on how to make this happen?


10 points to the first good answer I see.


Thanks.Portals Companion Cube PC Case....?
I'm pretty sure someone is already doing this somewhere. Case Modding is very popular.





Edit - Found something - http://www.hardforum.com/showthread.php?鈥?/a>





Edit - It's probably ok to make it in metal. If you have the skills to do work the metal correctly. Most of the really specialised cases I've seen have been wood, mdf, plastic or polystyrene (That was I think a lara croft figure mod) mainlu becasue those materials are easier to work then metal.

Where can find cheats for mystery case files huntsville on the pc?

best site is


cheatcc.com





type game name %26amp;%26amp; cheats vil appear

Problems installing PC Case?

I have an upgraded Emachines computer and I bought this PC Case





http://www.overstock.com/Electronics/Boa鈥?/a>








There is a lot of wiring. I got all of the components and fans hooked up, but for the front display there are:





(2) Single pin plugs for Display Light


(4) Double pin plugs; 1 for Reset, 1 for Power Switch, 2 for Hard Drive LED





How do I know where these are supposed to go on the mother board. The pins where they are supposed to go are indicated by numbers, not by abbreviated words? Also do the Double Pin plugs go up and down or parallel if you are looking at the board?Problems installing PC Case?
That information is in your motherboards manual. Determine the brand %26amp; model of your motherboard. Then update here or search the manufacturers support website.Problems installing PC Case?
The easiest way would be to find a manual for the motherboard. Since the board is OEM that might not be possible. Does the original case have 1 plug with all the wires? If so trace them to where they go.
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BTX Formfactor PC Case?

I'm looking for a new case for my Dell Inspiron 530. After contacting Dell, they told me that my motherboard was a BTX. I have looked at a few pictures of BTX motherboards and they don't seem to be the same format as mine.





My motherboard is a Foxconn G33MO2:


http://xps-700.com/dell/img/121117022400鈥?/a>





The power supply is at the top of the case, below that is the back panel inputs and a fan, and at the bottom is the expansion slots.





Most BTX motherboards I have seen look like this:


http://img.tomshardware.com/us/2005/12/0鈥?/a>





As you can see both seem totally different... In the second one, the expansion slots are at the top, RAM slots at the bottom, and the processor on the opposite side to the back panel input...





Could you please tell me which is BTX, and what the form factor of the first motherboard (Foxconn) is.








Thanks for your help,





Harry.BTX Formfactor PC Case?
Your formfactor is MATX, or MicroATX, so any ATX or MicroATX case should fit it. Which is 98% of cases out there. BTX is a proprietary Intel formfactor.BTX Formfactor PC Case?
No problem =) Glad your comp is up and running.

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Can this PC case+power supply support this mobo?

Can this case at:


http://www.newegg.com/Product/ShowImage.aspx?CurImage=11-147-128-S08%26amp;ISList=11-147-128-S01%2c11-147-128-S02%2c11-147-128-S03%2c11-147-128-S04%2c11-147-128-S05%2c11-147-128-S06%2c11-147-128-S07%2c11-147-128-S08%2c11-147-128-S09%2c11-147-128-S10%2c11-147-128-S11%2c11-147-128-S12%26amp;S7ImageFlag=1%26amp;Item=N82E16811147128%26amp;Depa=0%26amp;WaterMark=1%26amp;Description=Rosewill%20R512%20BK%20%20Black%20Computer%20Case%20-%20Retail





Support my ASUS M3N78-VM mobo? I also have a Radeon 4850 and 1gb DDR2x2 Also....can a certain computer setup take a max of wattage and it explodes or something xD or can i have some extra wattage just in case im going to upgrade my video cardCan this PC case+power supply support this mobo?
Yes, that motherboard will fit in that case. The power supply that comes with the case is junk. 400W and MAYBE 25A on the combined 12V rails.


http://www.eggxpert.com/forums/thread/32鈥?/a>





Power Requirements for HD 4850


System Requirements


PCI Express based PC is required with one X16 lane graphics slot available on the motherboard


450 Watt or greater power supply with 75 Watt 6-pin PCI Express power connector recommended (550 Watt and two 6-pin connectors for ATI CrossFireX technology in dual mode)


Certified power supplies are recommended. Refer to http://ati.amd.com/certifiedPSUfor a list of Certified products


1GB of system memory


Installation software requires CD-ROM drive


DVD playback requires DVD drive


Blu-ray / HD DVD playback requires Blu-ray / HD DVD drive


Power Connector 6 Pin


The card alone draws 110W.


http://www.upgraderguides.com/hwdb.php?t鈥?/a>


Here's what you need.


http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as鈥?/a>Can this PC case+power supply support this mobo?
yes that case can support with that motherboard you have there. on the case you look at the motherboard compatibily which is Micro ATX, and the board you look at the form factor which is Micro ATX which you have.





400 watts can be ok if you just have a few devices. next time you need to post the specification of the case not just the image of the case.

Any advice on what PC case i should get?

I have Intel Skulltrail Platform OC'ed @ 4.9GHz w/ 4GB PC2-9600 and 2x 4870 X2 2GB OCAny advice on what PC case i should get?
Why don't you just smelt one out of that vault full of gold bars you're sitting on?Any advice on what PC case i should get?
I love any case by Cooler Master. Very roomy and very pleasant to work with.
i like antec...


http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as鈥?/a>





if you want the biggest case:


http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as鈥?/a>





biggest consumer case available





dont know anything about water cooling =/





and the case with the biggest consumer fan..


http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as鈥?/a>





gl =)
This Cooler Master has plenty of fan mounts to keep it cool and is made of aluminium. Be aware that it will dent easily.





http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as鈥?/a>





This is the case I have. I took out the cone in the side panel and replaced it with a 80mm fan. I don't believe in spending a lot of $$ for a case, I'll spend my money on guts.





http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as鈥?/a>





Here's some info on liquid cooling.





http://compreviews.about.com/od/cpus/a/L鈥?/a>

Connecting my PC Case to my Mobo.?

So here's the deal: I bought an open box mobo not knowing that ';open box'; meant I wouldn't get anything except the mobo- not even the user guide. So I cant figure out where to plug my case's 1 pin power button into the mobo! Can anyone help me out or find a pic of where I shud plug them in?





Mobo: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as鈥?/a>





Case: http://www.geeks.com/details.asp?invtid=鈥?/a>





Thanks a lot.Connecting my PC Case to my Mobo.?
Your ASUS motherboard has something called an ASUS Q-Connector:


http://images.google.com.au/images?q=q%2鈥?/a>





this is how you connect the power, reset and LED cables onto the Q-Connector module:


http://common.ziffdavisinternet.com/util鈥?/a>





Then plug the module (along with the attached cables) into your motherboard:


http://www.hartware.de/media/reviews/607鈥?/a>





You can download the Manual here:





http://support.asus.com/download/downloa鈥?/a>Connecting my PC Case to my Mobo.?
http://support.asus.com/download/download.aspx?SLanguage=en-us%26amp;model=P5N-D

Cheap PC Case (Australia)?

I'm building a new PC. I'm on a tight budget ($AU 900 max.), so I want to buy an inexpensive case, preferably ranging $70 - $150. Oh, and it's supposed to be ATX-size!





I've already seen the:


- iCute ($85+, with 450W PSU - least likely candidate)


- NZXT Alpha Black ($89+) and Tempest Black ($140+) (both look great - top candidate)


- Antec Sonata III (but is $200 - on the upside, comes with 500W PSU, on the downside, it has a door covering the DVD drive...).





Just wondering about any other better, quieter, possibly cheaper, cases than the ones mentioned above. I've heard of CoolerMaster, other Antec, WideTech, FoxConn - but I don't have the time to resaech all these cases...





Oh, and it has to at least look good. I'm sick of looking at my old, bland, generic PC case, and I want something exciting!





ANY SUGGESTIONS?Cheap PC Case (Australia)?
For your budget i recommend the Coolermaster CM690 Best Cheapie Case and has alot of room and great airflow.


Heres a link: http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main鈥?/a>Cheap PC Case (Australia)?
http://thermaltake.com.au/Products/Chass鈥?/a>


You can get these from


http://www.umart.com.au/newindex2.phtml?鈥?/a>


for $116


I paired mine with a 430w True Power Thermaltake PSU @ $40 ... but you can buy pretty good generic 500w PSU from Umart for $28

What PC case do you think would be a good idea?

Now, I'm trying to build my own FIRST custom pc and already went over my ideal budget of 800.00. I DO have a case of a mid atx. Ultra one that I got for free after rebate. I've been using it as a foot rest and while it's in mint condition if you ignore a few slight scratches on the top. I found it boring looking, and it's a deep blue which I couldn't care for at all.





here's two from the same company that I like:


http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as鈥?/a>





and





http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as鈥?/a>





The first one I really prefer but the drawbacks is that I cannot install a card reader or a 2nd optical drive. I'm also afraid that my ideal main optical drive hd dvd/blu ray would get jammed due to the pistons. But I really like this design.





the other one..... I like the look, but i'm not fully feeling it. I like the bulldozer one, but the other is more practical.





There is also this one: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as鈥?/a>





But what do you think? overkill in size?





Help!!!!!!! Can't seem to make up my mind.What PC case do you think would be a good idea?
I would never, ever get any case which is rather ';too small';. The one i have right now, it doesn't leave room or ANYTHING and simple things like replacing a plug or a putting in a new card are a major hassle. I would really rather get the bigger one which would give you room for more expansions in the future. A tight case can cause major headaches, and airflow is usually worse also.What PC case do you think would be a good idea?
If you're going for a mid-tower ATX... go for it!


Why settle for a full-tower ATX when a mid-tower ATX would do the same job - and be smaller!





I tend to be a bit conservative with my tower cases so I am voting for the second one.





But damn, the Bulldozer looks wicked.

Which PC case is better, why?

Ill be getting a gtx 260 216 and a xfx force 780i mobo, will it fit in either.Which PC case is better, why?
The Compucase is a heap or junk mate so i would go with an Antec 900 or 1200.


But the other choice u have made is the case that i currenltly own and have had just over a year,the A+ Twin engine.





This case is a must as


A it has 2x250mm Fans and both have dust filters so the front one will be sucking in Cool air and behind it are where u mount ure hard drives so they will be happy with cool air flowing over them


and the side fan is great,it will blow cool air not only on the graphics card but the entire mobo as its that big.


Keep cable management well tied up and ure entire pc will be cool as helle.


both fans are neon blue lit as well as the front door that says A+clio at the top with is the HDD led.


both fans also have rpm speed switch so as the fans are so big they can shift loads of air at a slow speed to ure pc will be quiet.





The Antec 900 is also a superb case but has no dust filters, they remedied that on the 1200


but for me i would get the A+ Clio as its very will priced as i paid 拢70 when i got one.





The case is BIG and its HEAVY so as you can image the quality is good.





Regards


SteveWhich PC case is better, why?
When you want someone to look at something, copy the url (the address at the top) to the page and paste them in. We have no way of knowing what you are looking at or where. Thanks
You should get a antec 900 or a antec 1200 or thermal take armor.

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Powerful PC Case Fans?

I need to know what brand/type of PC case fan would be best to buy for maximum airflow. Noise level is the least of my concern.Powerful PC Case Fans?
For case fans, Antec Tricool:


http://www.antec.com/Believe_it/product.鈥?/a>





I'd probably suggest the 120mm fan if you really want the maximum airflow. It has 3 speeds (low, med, high) so you can adjust on the fly how much cooling you want.Powerful PC Case Fans?
You have to be more specific because there are case fans, cpu fans, gpu fans and hdd fans etc. etc. etc. but anything over 5400 RPM should fit your need. I recommend buying ones with fan speed control so you can turn it up in the summer and down in the winter.

Purchasing PC case questions?

Hi, I have a few questions and if you can answer most of them thoroughly, I'd be in your debt. My MB is Micro ATX btw.





- Should I buy my case online or locally (shops)? Shops are usualyl $70+, but online has more specs, reviews, and when on sale is cheaper. Although shipping ruins it.





- Is steel or aluminum better? Keep in mind, I'm a person who likes to a little bit of everything. First time builder as well.





- Are the PSUs good or generic ? Some case brands ship generic ones and good ones, can you name the brands?





-What brands manufacture good PC cases?





- Is AC 97 or Alezia better?





- Are the case fans that come with the PC cases any good? Or should I buy aftermarket ones?





Thank you very much!Purchasing PC case questions?
buy it online... its way cheaper


buy any case... whatever you want... alot of ATX cases can support microatx mobo....





basic use: cheapest one


cool-looking: get something that looks cool to you





there is a case in www.tigerdirect.com for $19





oh yea... i read alot of bad reviews about PSUs that come with cases... i would avoid those psu and buy a good brand psu like ultra, thermaltake, corsair, coolermaster, etcPurchasing PC case questions?
i buy all my stuff at www.newegg.com


you just cant beat their prices.





aluminum is nice if you go to lan parties as it is nice and light. i have a steel case and it isnt too heavy.





it really depends on what case you buy. thermaltake, cooler master, antec, and mushkin are good psu's.





good pc cases would be the same(minus mushkin), but there are alot of decent cases out there. be sure to read several reviews on the case you like to see what other users think of it. if you are a gamer going to lan parties you will want to avoid a flimsy case.





i have found the stock case fans to be adequate in my coolermaster case. again, it really depends on the brand of case you buy.
Check out this page http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductLis鈥?/a>


These are all with free shipping. My rule about power supply is never get a case that comes with it. I broke this rule twice and I pay for a new power supply in less than two months. Antec ,roswill and thermaltake are good brands. I suggest steel case ,aluminum are a little flimsy. Read the pros and cons in user reviews to help you decide.
Check out microspectpc.com. You can find a variety of desktop computers with really nice cases. Also the prices are great.
Honestly, the case really don't do much. I buy a cheap case, and spend more money on other things----Like a Great Big Monitor, Graphics card---etc...Most of the ones I see with neon lights and colors----who cares----people want speed and power, and a screen you can see.
In-Win, Chenbro and Giga-Byte and Enlight all make good cases and have properly certified and tested power supplies. If fans are included (not all models have extra case fans) then they are designed to work as some of the clone mfrs use these cases right from the box to build with and no alterations.





Since these four make several different designs and sizes of cases, between them you should have lots to choose from. Giga-byte is also a decent MB maker which I've bought lots.





I buy locally and can work a deal with the supplier as i buy other goods as well like hard drives, dvd players etc and decent cpu fans.

So i'm in progress building my PC, the only parts that have arrived are the motherboard case, PSU, and CD/DVD?

I have hooked all that up, what would happen if i started the computer just with those parts to see if the cd drive goes and to see if all the leds work, is it a bad idea or will it be fine?So i'm in progress building my PC, the only parts that have arrived are the motherboard case, PSU, and CD/DVD?
It's really going to be hard to see if everything works until you try it altogether so just wait. Even if something 'turns on' it doesnt necessarily mean it is in perfect working conditionSo i'm in progress building my PC, the only parts that have arrived are the motherboard case, PSU, and CD/DVD?
it would try to boot but it would not hurt anything, i would do it in another computer though.
Your mobo will probably beep loudly to complain that it can't find the CPU. It won't harm anything permanently.