First time building, want a PC that can run DOW 2 - Page 2

**wrench97** · 02-14-2009, 07:57 AM

The Elite 341 is a mAtx only case so toss that one> http://www.macotechnology.com.au/pro...wer%20NO%20PSU

The first link to the Elite 334 is a decent case> better images> http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...%20Elite%20334

The third link to the Thermaltake case is also a decent case both will need a front fan added and performance wise about equal so looks and budget are what you need to go on > http://www.newegg.com/Product/ShowIm...omputer%20Case

Darkness55 · 02-14-2009, 08:41 AM

What do I look for in a front fan? Just any old brand? And what do I get to allow wireless broadband? I'm very much leaning toward the Thermaltake case, it will allow me to have a spare 430w PSU unit anyhow, and maybe I could ask them if they could take the PSU out and sell me it for a quoted price w/o PSU, not sure if that works for computers, lol, I work in the liquor industry, lol.

**wrench97** · 02-14-2009, 08:51 AM

They may sell the case without the PSU under a different Item number it doesn't hurt to ask.

Case fans use something like these> http://www.macotechnology.com.au/pro...pd3=Case%20Fan

http://www.macotechnology.com.au/pro...pd3=Case%20Fan

http://www.macotechnology.com.au/pro...pd3=Case%20Fan

Darkness55 · 02-14-2009, 09:20 AM

This fan seems good, variable speeds beats LED lights, lol.

http://www.centrecom.com.au/catalog/...ducts_id=33249

**wrench97** · 02-14-2009, 10:33 AM

Yes it's a good one.

Darkness55 · 02-15-2009, 09:16 AM

I found a case that is this model...

http://www.zipcomputers.com.au/store...ct=CASE-CS9001

....on ebay, postage is local pickup in my home town and starting at $30, only problem is its like an unknown case, and I think it doesn't have a space for a second fan, which would take it out of the running I'm assuming? It looks nice but it could just be a major flop and I should stay away from it...What do you think?

**wrench97** · 02-15-2009, 09:37 AM

Codegen isn't exactly known for quality, I think you would have to see it first if possible.

Darkness55 · 02-15-2009, 09:41 AM

Yeah I asked for more pictures, it didn't have a very detailed description of the case and it said used so I was abit skeptical. The sheer fact that I could avoid postage was alluring though, lol.

02-14-2009, 07:57 AM	#21 (permalink)
wrench97 Moderator, Hardware Team Join Date: May 2008 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania Posts: 18,458 OS: Win7	Re: First time building, want a PC that can run DOW 2 The Elite 341 is a mAtx only case so toss that one> http://www.macotechnology.com.au/pro...wer%20NO%20PSU The first link to the Elite 334 is a decent case> better images> http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...%20Elite%20334 The third link to the Thermaltake case is also a decent case both will need a front fan added and performance wise about equal so looks and budget are what you need to go on > http://www.newegg.com/Product/ShowIm...omputer%20Case __________________ Power Supply and Selection

02-14-2009, 08:41 AM	#22 (permalink)
Darkness55 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 15 OS: Vista Basic	Re: First time building, want a PC that can run DOW 2 What do I look for in a front fan? Just any old brand? And what do I get to allow wireless broadband? I'm very much leaning toward the Thermaltake case, it will allow me to have a spare 430w PSU unit anyhow, and maybe I could ask them if they could take the PSU out and sell me it for a quoted price w/o PSU, not sure if that works for computers, lol, I work in the liquor industry, lol.

02-14-2009, 08:51 AM	#23 (permalink)
wrench97 Moderator, Hardware Team Join Date: May 2008 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania Posts: 18,458 OS: Win7	Re: First time building, want a PC that can run DOW 2 They may sell the case without the PSU under a different Item number it doesn't hurt to ask. Case fans use something like these> http://www.macotechnology.com.au/pro...pd3=Case%20Fan http://www.macotechnology.com.au/pro...pd3=Case%20Fan http://www.macotechnology.com.au/pro...pd3=Case%20Fan __________________ Power Supply and Selection

02-14-2009, 09:20 AM	#24 (permalink)
Darkness55 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 15 OS: Vista Basic	Re: First time building, want a PC that can run DOW 2 This fan seems good, variable speeds beats LED lights, lol. http://www.centrecom.com.au/catalog/...ducts_id=33249

02-14-2009, 10:33 AM	#25 (permalink)
wrench97 Moderator, Hardware Team Join Date: May 2008 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania Posts: 18,458 OS: Win7	Re: First time building, want a PC that can run DOW 2 Yes it's a good one. __________________ Power Supply and Selection

02-15-2009, 09:16 AM	#26 (permalink)
Darkness55 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 15 OS: Vista Basic	Re: First time building, want a PC that can run DOW 2 I found a case that is this model... http://www.zipcomputers.com.au/store...ct=CASE-CS9001 ....on ebay, postage is local pickup in my home town and starting at $30, only problem is its like an unknown case, and I think it doesn't have a space for a second fan, which would take it out of the running I'm assuming? It looks nice but it could just be a major flop and I should stay away from it...What do you think?

02-15-2009, 09:37 AM	#27 (permalink)
wrench97 Moderator, Hardware Team Join Date: May 2008 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania Posts: 18,458 OS: Win7	Re: First time building, want a PC that can run DOW 2 Codegen isn't exactly known for quality, I think you would have to see it first if possible. __________________ Power Supply and Selection

02-15-2009, 09:41 AM	#28 (permalink)
Darkness55 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 15 OS: Vista Basic	Re: First time building, want a PC that can run DOW 2 Yeah I asked for more pictures, it didn't have a very detailed description of the case and it said used so I was abit skeptical. The sheer fact that I could avoid postage was alluring though, lol.