thinking about building a computer

[PotshotPolka]

I only suggest the extra RAM because it's a cheap way of boosting performance, and when you're going budget everything counts.

[Farmer Mick]

erm that power supply says atx does that mean it only works with atx motherboard or not?

[PotshotPolka]

erm that power supply says atx does that mean it only works with atx motherboard or not?

 

 

It simply means it has the ATX motherboard power cable, which works on miniATX or extended ATX.

[cakeshark]

according to the asus website my mobo supports any am3 cpu that uses 45 nm and under 140 watts i just need to update the bios which is in hand

 

also what is scan.co.uk like never used it before?? is it safe and realiable??

 

make SURE your mobo supports 6 core.

 

just saw that you flashed the bios on your current board - disregard.

[Farmer Mick]

case is out of stock

 

if i wanted to buy from someone else it would cost me 10 pound more

 

debating whether to wait or change case any one got any ideas on a good case? reasonably priced (same or less than the HAF)

 

my second choice is the cm storm scout but that only has 3 left in stock

 

 

just gonna take a look on ebay

[Tweezy]

http://www.scan.co.uk/Products/Xclio-A380-Tower-Black-Window-and-25cm-Front-and-25cm-Side-Super-Cooling-Fans-Screwless-w-o-PSU

 

Bargin for the price. Please don't use ebay for computer components, seriously man, scan.co.uk is fucking fantastic! If you won't, I can give you a MASSIVE list of reputable UK Companies.

[Farmer Mick]

checked ebay and the case was 4 pound more and 2nd hand not really what i want

 

ill check scan

 

EDIT: checked scan couldnt find the cooler master HAF 922 and i don't really like the look of that case tweezy

 

 

i think i am gonna wait untill monday and see if they have it in stock if they do i will get it if not ill get the storm scout

 

EDIT: just ordered my other parts, so i have only got the case to buy

 

came to £368.72

[PotshotPolka]

Storm sniper is an excellent case.

[trakaill]

checked ebay and the case was 4 pound more and 2nd hand not really what i want

 

ill check scan

 

EDIT: checked scan couldnt find the cooler master HAF 922 and i don't really like the look of that case tweezy

 

 

i think i am gonna wait untill monday and see if they have it in stock if they do i will get it if not ill get the storm scout

 

EDIT: just ordered my other parts, so i have only got the case to buy

 

came to £368.72

 

I regret my scout a little for the sinple fact that its a little smaller than id like it to be..

 

Id really go with the haf922

 

but the sniper pot mentioned seems nice.. similar in size to the haf

 

Storm sniper is an excellent case.

[PotshotPolka]

I regret my scout a little for the sinple fact that its a little smaller than id like it to be..

 

Id really go with the haf922

 

but the sniper pot mentioned seems nice.. similar in size to the haf

 

It's a mid-tower case, it has better airflow I think than an Antec 900 (I've built rigs using both), and it comes with LED dimmer and a fan controller, if you're not big into watercooling/custom cooling than it's sufficient.