Keep the SX830 or get the SonataII ?

[unbot]

i give up on trying to decide so maybe you guys can decide for me...

looking to build soon (x2 3800, 7800gt, etc) and can't decide if i should keep my antec sx830 and upgrade to a 450w fortron PS (~50 bux)

http://www.antec.com/us/support_productInfo_details.php?ProdID=80830

or just get the sonata II (~110 bux).


what would you do?

 

[unbot]

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[Wentelteefje]

The Sonata II does come with a very powerful power supply... But if you already have the SX830, I'd simply upgrade your PSU... Does the case have a decent airflow? Maybe buy yourself some high quality and silent Nexus or Panaflo fans to ensure optimal cooling...

 

[unbot]

i'm guessing airflow MAY be better in the sx830 than the sonata II since it is a larger case so it's less cramped. i have two 90mm antec fans in the rear that came with the case (there are two optional fan mounts in the front as well but never needed to put them on). they are a tad noisy so i may replace them with panaflo/nexus fans, although i'm not sure how much that would help since the fortron PSU fan may be noisy? maybe i should get a seasonic s12 but that's like twice the cost...

ack decisions decisions...