moon Posted November 1, 2003 Author Report Share Posted November 1, 2003 I think I'll plump for this. What do you think ? It's not what I'd really want to look at but it seems to have all the necessaries. http://www.ebuyer.com/customer/products/in...uid=32420#pinfoOh dear, maybe not .But the power supply is horrendous, it gives out an extremely high pitched noise and ive had to replace it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boris Posted November 1, 2003 Report Share Posted November 1, 2003 Case spec.What do you want to look at ? Preferred colour ?Material ?What do you need/would you like in it ?Front fan(s) ?Front USB etc. panel ?Are you going to mod it ?Will you be taking it apart regularly ? - or just leave it alone after the build ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moon Posted November 1, 2003 Author Report Share Posted November 1, 2003 Hi boris,No I'm not going to mod the case, just add components later, maybe.This is the sort of thing I like, but I need to know if they're suitable for my specs. (the list a page or two back ) http://www.xcase.co.uk/q.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boris Posted November 1, 2003 Report Share Posted November 1, 2003 I'm very happy with my 550W version of this Qtec 450watt Psu Twin Fan Pfc Compliant Retail Box £18.66 inc VAT http://www.ebuyer.com/customer/products/in...oduct_uid=54451 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boris Posted November 1, 2003 Report Share Posted November 1, 2003 Hi boris,No I'm not going to mod the case, just add components later, maybe.This is the sort of thing I like, but I need to know if they're suitable for my specs. (the list a page or two back ) http://www.xcase.co.uk/q.htmIt looks very nice !I prefer the Silver blue one personally.Tons of room inside + expansion bays.I'd buy one - if I had more money to spare ! The case of the PC I'm using atm is 5+ years old, 2 previous owners, midi tower (cost £0.00) :rolleyes: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moon Posted November 1, 2003 Author Report Share Posted November 1, 2003 Just checking it out. What do you think to these ?.http://www.xcase.co.uk/acatalog/X_Case.htmlSorry, text onlyXC60 Aluminion Case (No Psu) + 2 Free 8CM Fans New case in.Description to follow soon.No PSU USB 2.0 4 3.5" Bays 4 5.25" Bays Brushed Aluminium Front Mounted USB & Firewire Ports In stock: 2 Price: £45.00 (Excluding: VAT at 17.5%) XC60B Aluminion Window Case Black (No Psu) + 2 Free 8CM Fans New case in.Description to follow soon.No PSU USB 2.0 4 3.5" Bays 4 5.25" Bays Brushed Aluminium Front Mounted USB & Firewire Ports In stock: 6 Price: £45.00 (Excluding: VAT at 17.5%) XC60B Aluminion Case Black (No Psu) + 2 Free 8 CM Fans New case in.Description to follow soon.No PSU USB 2.0 4 3.5" Bays 4 5.25" Bays Brushed Aluminium Front Mounted USB & Firewire Ports In stock: 3 Price: £45.00 (Excluding: VAT at 17.5%) Metro Black Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moon Posted November 1, 2003 Author Report Share Posted November 1, 2003 OK, taking your advice on the PSU and adding it to my list, would there be any problem ( that you can tell from the scanty info ) in fitting it to the above cases ?I get worried when I see that a case is 'P4 ready' Doesn't do much for my confidence in fitting an AMD :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeyhanger Posted November 1, 2003 Report Share Posted November 1, 2003 I get worried when I see that a case is 'P4 ready' Doesn't do much for my confidence in fitting an AMDÂ :DDon't worry. All this means is that the psu has an extra power connector that plugs on to the P4 board.This, power connector, is not used on an AMD board and can be safely tucked away. <_< Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moon Posted November 1, 2003 Author Report Share Posted November 1, 2003 Ta MH. I got fed up looking at aliens heads and bought this ( Beantech Igloo 1)http://www.vgicomputers.com/acatalog/Onlin...antech_297.htmlI.m just about to order the list from Ebuyer, including boris's recommended PSU, the 450watt version illustrated. Anything else I need before I hit the 'pay' button ? :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moon Posted November 1, 2003 Author Report Share Posted November 1, 2003 Question:Should I be buying Dual Channel DDR400 for this board ? I've got 333 in my list, but we weren't looking at this board then.http://tw.giga-byte.com/MotherBoard/Produc...400%20Pro2.htm# Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeyhanger Posted November 1, 2003 Report Share Posted November 1, 2003 Well a key board and mouse may come in handy :lol: ps2's from £1.83 upwards.keyboardmouse from £1.05Don't know if you prefer the amd's own stick on pad or to use thermal compound.thermal pasteI think the board should come with one SATA cable, you may need to order another? Have you checked if the hard drives come with there own cables. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeyhanger Posted November 1, 2003 Report Share Posted November 1, 2003 You don't need to get dual channel memory. Ddr 400 will be fine. To use the dual channel memory you would have to buy a pair dimm's ( 2x256Mb or 2X 512Mb) and you would have to e-mail ebuyer to make sure they had come out of the same batch. I think. :wacko: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moon Posted November 1, 2003 Author Report Share Posted November 1, 2003 Ta. I'll order an extra SATA cable and some T -paste. No cables with the drives, according to the reviews, but apparently they're just a couple of quid. OK, I'm ready to roll. You've been of immense help chaps. My sincere thanks. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ellas Posted November 1, 2003 Report Share Posted November 1, 2003 dont use thermal paste with you processor,amd dont recommend it use the pad that comes with the heatsink. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moon Posted November 1, 2003 Author Report Share Posted November 1, 2003 OK, ellas, cheers. I'll be seeking tips when it's all arrived. :) All done. ( I hope)For anybody interested the total parts cost was £599.22 ( £500 grant from Lincolnshire Tourism )Gigabyte GA-7N400PRO2 nForce 2 8xAGP Ultra400 400 FSB DDR400 IEEE 1394 Retail BoxAMD Athlon XP2700 333FSB 256Cache Retail Boxed Inc Heatsink & Fan with 3year WarrantyCrucial 512MB DDR400 ECCSeagate ST3120026AS 120gb 7200rpm Barracuda 7200.7 SATA - OEM ( Two of )Sapphire Radeon 9200 8x AGP 256MB DDR TV-Out Retail BoxLiteon 52x32x52x IDE DRIVE - OEMPanasonic Floppy Drive 1.44mb - OEMQtec 450watt Psu Twin Fan Pfc Compliant Retail BoxChic Office Keyboard PS/2 BlackChic 1300 5 Button Optical Mouse PS/2Beantech Igloo 1 brushed alloy case Cables and sundriesThanks again, chaps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Grim Reaper Posted November 1, 2003 Report Share Posted November 1, 2003 good luck moon......there is nothing like booting up your self build and seeing it all work correctly! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moon Posted November 1, 2003 Author Report Share Posted November 1, 2003 Thankyou mi lud. I promise not to assist the filth with your apprehension. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Grim Reaper Posted November 1, 2003 Report Share Posted November 1, 2003 s'alright moon....todays society is most corrupt....i just bribed them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moon Posted November 1, 2003 Author Report Share Posted November 1, 2003 I keep coming back to check out my specs. Mighty ! Cheers again, chaps. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ellas Posted November 1, 2003 Report Share Posted November 1, 2003 yeah you just got to put it together now :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moon Posted November 1, 2003 Author Report Share Posted November 1, 2003 No worries. Me spanners are nice and sharp and I've got some magnetic pliars for the memory stick. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Grim Reaper Posted November 1, 2003 Report Share Posted November 1, 2003 dont forget to hook yourself up to a vandegraaff generator before you start moon....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ellas Posted November 1, 2003 Report Share Posted November 1, 2003 some nice info here about the board http://www.nforcershq.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=34476 http://www.nforcershq.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=34308 http://www.nforcershq.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=33906 http://www.nforcershq.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=29691 :ph34r: :o :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moon Posted November 2, 2003 Author Report Share Posted November 2, 2003 Problems, problems, always the negative vibes . :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moon Posted November 4, 2003 Author Report Share Posted November 4, 2003 I've just gotta tell ya- the case arrived today ( Beantech Igloo 1 ) Man, what a stunner !! Thumb-screws, shock-absorbers, rubberised openings, quick-release drive bays ( 10 of), gliding mobo tray, all precision made stuff. Gorgeous ! £63 quid from hereIgloo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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