Building PC for friend...think this case/PS would handle...

[Sean]

A 2000+ System, with an HDD a few fans and a CDROM?

This one: http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduct.a ... 14&order=1

Uses a Foxconn PSU, I've heard a few good things about them. Either I get that, or pay $39 for an Allied 350 and spend $5 less on the case.

Or the Riadmax without the PSU:
http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduct.a ... 14&order=1


Cases I'm looking at are one top of both links.

[FlyingPenguin]

That link doesn't work.

DO NOT skimp on the power supply unit (PSU)! Lots of horror stories posted here about systems that are unstable, reboot by themselves, crash, BSODs, all because of a crappy PSU.

If you plan on overclocking you DEFINATELY don't want a cheapie PSU.

The Enermax 365P-VE is the cheapest I'd go with. I buy these for customer replacements:
http://www.newegg.com/app/Viewproduct.a ... =EG365P-VE(FM).

They're good units for the money but I've heard stories that Epox mobos don't like Enermax PSUs (never had the problem myself though).

If you're overclocking I like the Vantec TRUE line:
http://www.newegg.com/app/Viewproduct.a ... chFor=true

There's others I'm sure people can recommend.

Foxconn / Allied make cheap OEM PSUs. Yeah you can get it for $33 but there's a reason it costs so little. You get what you pay for. It weighs half as much as a GOOD PSU because it's got a little mickey mouse heatsink in it and only 2 fans.

The heavier the PSU the better and GOOD PSUs are HEAVY. Big heatsink and dual fans = voltage stability.

TRUST ME spend an extra $25 - $35 on the PSU and you'll avoid headaches later on.

[Sean]

Nope, no overclocking here. I just want something that'll hold a 2000+ system stable.

Main post updated with new links.

I think what I'll do is get the Foxconn Case with that power supply. I'll let the PC owners know that I did a $5 upgrade on the case to get the PSU, if problems occur, we can look for a nice one. Their budget is $500, and I'm well below, so I'll see what I can do.

A new idea that occured to me is to just get one of Antec's nice lookin Solution cases. I'm looking at a 300w version. Wouldn't a 300w Antec Smart Power handle fine?

[VidmanII]

Enlight 420W $55 @ Newegg. That's what's in my main rig ) top one in sig. They're very quiet as well.

[FlyingPenguin]

I'd feel more comfortable with the Antec Smart Power than the Foxconn, yes. Nice case too. 300w is kind of skimpy, but if he's not overclocking it'll pass. I'd feel better with at least a 350.

[two slow]

Originally posted by Sean
A 2000+ System, with an HDD a few fans and a CDROM?

This one: http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduct.a ... 14&order=1

Uses a Foxconn PSU, I've heard a few good things about them. Either I get that, or pay $39 for an Allied 350 and spend $5 less on the case.

Or the Riadmax without the PSU:
http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduct.a ... 14&order=1


Cases I'm looking at are one top of both links.

Don't you like your friend?

[Sean]

LOL Of course I do!

Yeah, just tryin to cut corners. I think what I'll do it put the computer specs together and look for a case last.