Case + Power supply for $35? - Tilted Forum Project Discussion Community

Moskie · 08-11-2004, 05:42 PM

I'm in the market for a new case and power supply, and i was sifting through Newegg's listings. I came across this:

http://www.newegg.com/app/viewproduc...138-033&DEPA=0

$35.99 plus $12.99 shipping and handling... Seems like a decent case (i'm not looking for anything special) and it comes with a 430 watt power supply. After taking a quick glance around the rest of the site, and other sites as well, i get the impression these things normally cost more than this *individually*. Am I missing something?

JStrider · 08-11-2004, 05:45 PM

you generally get what you pay for....

if your not gonna be tinkering in the case much then this will prolly be fine... but if you are... then i would definently recomend spending a little bit more... you and your fingers will appreciate it.

Moskie · 08-11-2004, 06:24 PM

Thanks, J, i'll keep that in mind. A few user comments i've read say as much, too, that it's not the best crafted case in the world.

Guess I'll do some more shopping.

shakran · 08-11-2004, 06:28 PM

http://www.newegg.com/app/SearchProd...ult.asp?DEPA=0

scroll through those. They're not top of the line or anything, but they're solid, roomy, and none of my 4 have given me any problems.

Paq · 08-11-2004, 06:44 PM

you never know, i ended up getting a $37 case shipped with a 430 watt psu and two fans and it's been running great. On the other hand, i haven't taxed it much and i try to keep it from getting all screwey, but on the whole, it's a great case/psu, no weird blips, shutoffs, anything and it runs well and is quiet.

On the ohter hand, you do get what you pay for and if you're gonna be running a lot of everything great and are really concerned about blowing something, then get a separate case/psu.

Dragonlich · 08-11-2004, 11:16 PM

Cheap PSUs tend to burn your computer when they die. And they tend to die more often than expensive ones (bad cooling).

Wyodiver33 · 08-12-2004, 04:58 PM

Just my opinion, but I would never buy a cheap PSU. To have a motherboard or vidio card get fried by a cheap PSU, well, that's just not worth the risk. But, yes, you can get lucky and get a decent cheap PSU. I just don't think it's worth the gamble.

merkerguitars · 08-13-2004, 12:33 AM

I used to buy a case that had a 400watt power supply and it was built really nice, but I cant get those anymore....then i switched to a different style for the same price...the ps in them where junk so I switched to lite on.

08-11-2004, 05:42 PM	#1 (permalink)
Moskie Pure Chewing Satisfaction Location: can i use bbcode [i]here[/i]?	Case + Power supply for $35? I'm in the market for a new case and power supply, and i was sifting through Newegg's listings. I came across this: http://www.newegg.com/app/viewproduc...138-033&DEPA=0 $35.99 plus $12.99 shipping and handling... Seems like a decent case (i'm not looking for anything special) and it comes with a 430 watt power supply. After taking a quick glance around the rest of the site, and other sites as well, i get the impression these things normally cost more than this individually. Am I missing something? __________________ Greetings and salutations.

08-11-2004, 05:45 PM	#2 (permalink)
JStrider Poo-tee-weet? Location: The Woodlands, TX	you generally get what you pay for.... if your not gonna be tinkering in the case much then this will prolly be fine... but if you are... then i would definently recomend spending a little bit more... you and your fingers will appreciate it. __________________ -=JStrider=- ~Clatto Verata Nicto

08-11-2004, 06:24 PM	#3 (permalink)
Moskie Pure Chewing Satisfaction Location: can i use bbcode [i]here[/i]?	Thanks, J, i'll keep that in mind. A few user comments i've read say as much, too, that it's not the best crafted case in the world. Guess I'll do some more shopping. __________________ Greetings and salutations.

08-11-2004, 06:44 PM	#5 (permalink)
Paq Junkie Location: South Carolina	you never know, i ended up getting a $37 case shipped with a 430 watt psu and two fans and it's been running great. On the other hand, i haven't taxed it much and i try to keep it from getting all screwey, but on the whole, it's a great case/psu, no weird blips, shutoffs, anything and it runs well and is quiet. On the ohter hand, you do get what you pay for and if you're gonna be running a lot of everything great and are really concerned about blowing something, then get a separate case/psu. __________________ Live. Chris

08-12-2004, 04:58 PM	#7 (permalink)
Wyodiver33 Just here for the beer. Location: Ft. Lauderdale, Floriduh	Just my opinion, but I would never buy a cheap PSU. To have a motherboard or vidio card get fried by a cheap PSU, well, that's just not worth the risk. But, yes, you can get lucky and get a decent cheap PSU. I just don't think it's worth the gamble. __________________ I like stuff.

08-11-2004, 06:28 PM	#4 (permalink)
shakran Tone.	http://www.newegg.com/app/SearchProd...ult.asp?DEPA=0 scroll through those. They're not top of the line or anything, but they're solid, roomy, and none of my 4 have given me any problems.

08-11-2004, 11:16 PM	#6 (permalink)
Dragonlich 42, baby! Location: The Netherlands	Cheap PSUs tend to burn your computer when they die. And they tend to die more often than expensive ones (bad cooling).

08-13-2004, 12:33 AM	#8 (permalink)
merkerguitars Buffering......... Location: Wisconsin...	I used to buy a case that had a 400watt power supply and it was built really nice, but I cant get those anymore....then i switched to a different style for the same price...the ps in them where junk so I switched to lite on. __________________ Donate now! Ask me How! Please use the search function it is your friend. Look at my mustang please feel free to comment! http://www.tfproject.org/tfp/showthread.php?t=26985