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TECH QUESTION for PC Builders!
Posted on 05/01/2004 11:24:06 PM PDT by Axiom Nine
For all you PC geniuses-
I'm building my very first system, and I'm now looking at Case and PSU options. I like RAIDMAX Cases, but I'm unsure of the stock PSU's which accompany them.
Does anyone have experience with Raidmax PSU's?
TOPICS: Miscellaneous
KEYWORDS: computer; pc; psu
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To: Axiom Nine
Watch out for sparks with the Raidmax PSU...
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posted on
05/01/2004 11:32:26 PM PDT
by
Chad Fairbanks
(Insert something witty here)
To: Axiom Nine
spend some money and get a quiet PSU. It's worth it.
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posted on
05/01/2004 11:46:37 PM PDT
by
flashbunny
(Taxes are not levied for the benefit of the taxed.)
To: Axiom Nine
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posted on
05/01/2004 11:49:52 PM PDT
by
agitator
(...And that no man might buy or sell, save he that had the mark)
To: agitator
I'll second that on the SuperMicro motherboards, and the Matrox video. But if you want FAST, dual Opterons and SCSI are the only way to fly.
Unfortunately, I already had dual Xeons and couldn't afford the Opteron changeover at the time. Next time.
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posted on
05/01/2004 11:58:20 PM PDT
by
datura
(Time to admit this is a war of Islam versus the US. They are ALL the enemy.)
To: Axiom Nine
Don't know about Raidmax, I'm a fan of Antech TruePower supplies myself. First thing I did to my cases was strip out the oem supply and add an Antech, after I learned the hard way when one of them bit the dust after 1 year and took the motherboard out with it.
To: datura
I'm currently running
one of these and it's unstoppable and utterly dependable.
Not cheap though.
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posted on
05/02/2004 12:10:22 AM PDT
by
agitator
(...And that no man might buy or sell, save he that had the mark)
To: Axiom Nine
Go Antec.
To: blandbutmarvellous; Axiom Nine
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posted on
05/02/2004 1:27:17 AM PDT
by
kemosabe
(Sheesh...'Opus' has it down pat,,,)
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To: beekeeper
info on comp build
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posted on
05/02/2004 2:07:32 AM PDT
by
KeyWest
Comment #12 Removed by Moderator
To: Axiom Nine
Read
this. It is a buyer's guide for building your own system and the case recommendation is great. I just built most of this for my roommate, and the case was easy to work with, has lots of air flow and fans, and just looks nice (even has a mutlicolor LED fan on the side!).
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posted on
05/02/2004 5:05:26 AM PDT
by
Future Snake Eater
("Oh boy, I can't wait to eat that monkey!"--Abe Simpson)
To: tantric
You won't need a 550W supply unless you're running MP and and HELLUVA lotta USB equipment right off the computer. Otherwise that is WAY overkill. Even 450W would be pushing it. Believe it or not a 400W is still very useful.
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posted on
05/02/2004 5:07:27 AM PDT
by
Future Snake Eater
("Oh boy, I can't wait to eat that monkey!"--Abe Simpson)
To: kemosabe
I agree with three posters above - Antec. In particular the Sonata. Well built, solid, nice.
I don't know about Tigerdirect - I recommend newegg.com. See their ratings on resellerratings.com. Accurate, fast, well stocked, low prices, ...
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posted on
05/02/2004 5:36:15 AM PDT
by
ThePythonicCow
(Defeat J Frondeur Kerry)
To: Axiom Nine
email my son.
syburwulf@mac.com He builds them for others and can give you input.
Clark F. Johnson aka primatreat
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posted on
05/02/2004 5:59:19 AM PDT
by
primatreat
(Go mac and you will never go back!)
To: Axiom Nine
I prefer Chen Ming Dragon server cases when I build a computer, there is more real estate inside, and you can find them sold under various names at good prices.
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posted on
05/02/2004 7:13:57 AM PDT
by
Taquito
To: Taquito
Antec and Chieftec are all the same Chen Ming Cases.
Some even come with the Power Supply in them (Antec)
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posted on
05/02/2004 7:15:33 AM PDT
by
Taquito
To: Axiom Nine
I've been a big fan of power supplies from PC Power and Cooling for quite some time.
Expensive, but VERY good. Terrific voltage regulation.
Mark
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posted on
05/02/2004 7:48:30 AM PDT
by
MarkL
(The meek shall inherit the earth... But usually in plots 6' x 3' x 6' deep...)
To: MarkL
I build 4-5 new PC's each year for friends and family. I like the Antec cases. Most of the power supplies that come with them are very good and quiet. I buy tons of stuff from Newegg.com. Some of the best prices, low shipping costs, and good service. The Antec SX630 is a great case. I have built 3-4 PC's with them.
http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=11-129-118&depa=0
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posted on
05/02/2004 7:53:04 AM PDT
by
gswilder
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