Looking to buy a case, $100-150.. Are there any with decent PSUs for that price?

[Xeon22]

I've been looking through some mighty nice cases, but that price is about my limit. I'd like a really nice case, but was wondering if yall knew any particular brands that used decent power supplies? I'm looking to build a PCI-E setup with either an x700 pro or a 6600gt (something not so power consuming. I don't know of any one that actually comes with a dual 12v rail or even a decent PSU aside from maybe antec. Your imput is appreciated.

 

[peleejosh]

coolermaster makes an ok psu
cavalier with 350 watt psu

 

[Tiamat]

Antec Sonata, Antec BQE3700

 

[HeroOfPellinor]

I would advise you to just get a case and PSU separately. If not, then go for an Antec.

 

[bovinda]

Originally posted by: Tiamat
Antec Sonata, Antec BQE3700

 

[whattaguy]

Antec SLK3000B and a Seasonic S12 430.

 

[gcxbrian]

OCz modstream definitly. its so sexy looking to
very silent and very powerful

 

[Mucker]

Originally posted by: gcxbrian
OCz modstream definitly. its so sexy looking to
very silent and very powerful

Its' big brother is nice too and a good price to boot: http://www.monarchcomputer.com/Merchant...PROD&Product_Code=100162&AFFIL=dt&NR=1

76% average efficiency...

Throw in a 3000b from Amazon for $46 shipped and you got a premium setup.

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[kyparrish]

Antec Sonata

 

[gordanfreeman]

i would look at antec too

 

[Snowice]

if you are thinking about getting a case w/ a psu, there is really only one choice.... ANTEC

 

[agentsmith101]

How about an antecslk1600 is that a good case?

 

[psiu]

I dunno about all these crazy suggestions in the thread so far.

But next month my new case will be an Antec Sonata...maybe the Overture....we'll see.

So...er, yeah, Antec

 

[imported_Sartori]

Hello

I've been using this case for all my builds lately. Been very happy with it for the price. The paint job on it is excellent.

http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=11-129-122&depa=1

The specs on the psu pics aren't right though, the last case I got the psu had 21 amps on the 12v rail. The case before this one had 16, I was running two raptors, two 120mm fans, two dvd's, a floppy, 6800ultra and was holding its own just fine.

 

[emilyek]

OCZ Modstream and a $70-80 Lian Li, if you wanna be sexy about it.

Antec case + psu for sure, if you want to get them in one reliable, but not as sexy, package.

 

[Jeff7]

I like my new Seasonic 460AGX. I probably could have easily gotten away with a lower wattage rating - my Kill-A-Watt meter measures a power draw of less than 200W.

 

[QueBert]

Kingwin 424 case + Ultra X-Connect PSU. My setup, if you get both on sale you'll hit the $150 mark on the dot. Awesome case, very easy to work inside. the PSU, especially for the price is probably mt favorite out of the 20 or so I've bought over the years.

 

[Randolphjo]

Do buy the case and power supply separately for the best performance and value. I recommend the Antec SLK3000B case (under $50, and has good airflow), and a quality power supply. You should have no problem getting into a nice case and an excellent PS for under $150.