Possible New Build(£400 budget)

[pantherx12]

Could save a few pounds by getting this instead of the Antec and an extra fan

http://www.ebuyer.com/product/150299#
http://www.sunbeamtech.com/PRODUCTS/silent-storm/silent-storm.html

theres a few other sunbeam cases on their, if you don't mind the looks of them aesthetically you should check them out.

 

[InnocentCriminal]

You may be able to unlock the extra core on that CPU - no harm in trying if the board allows you to.

 

[kurosagi01]

Could save a few pounds by getting this instead of the Antec and an extra fan

http://www.ebuyer.com/product/150299#
http://www.sunbeamtech.com/PRODUCTS/silent-storm/silent-storm.html

theres a few other sunbeam cases on their, if you don't mind the looks of them aesthetically you should check them out.

doesn't look too bad,although i do prefer having nice case design since i loved my silverstone one and i would like an even nicer case than it so it be either antec 300 or the NZXT beta.

and the 5770 isn't available yet on ebuyer,and i'm waiting until my friend buy my current rig sometime so hopefully they would be available but like i said it be extra £1 in total if i buy a phenom X3 720

 

[pantherx12]

I'd say grab the beta, or hell buy a cheap case and adjust it slightly XD

But then they might have some of sunbeams nice cases in stock by then

 

[InnocentCriminal]

Still think the 300 is the best bet - freaking awesome price, awesome cooling, great looks (if you're into the sleek simplistic style) - you won't need to buy additional fans until you're ready, the internal layout isn't that bad, could be better mind. I plan on modding mine so that I can route the cables behind the mobo 'tray'.

 

[pantherx12]

Average cooling to be honest!

Only Average cooling in the 900 aswell.

 

[InnocentCriminal]

Average? Pffft! Not for that price it isn't! Plus, an extra 120 on the side of the case blowing directly onto the GFX card(s) really helps temps - my 4870 idles lower than my CPU and never hits over 70°C when underload even when OC'd.

I expect the cooling to be better in the 300 than in the Beta tbh. I do like the dual 120mm mounts on the side panel though. Ymmm!

 

[kurosagi01]

if i buy the antec 300 i would only have 2 exhaust which is the 120mm rear and 140mm at top for exhaust i would need a fan for intake(maybe take one of my 120mm fans from my current case before giving him it lol)

 

[DJEscreet]

Dont forget the PSU exhaust. I'm running the 300, does a fine job for me. Even before i got 2 intake fans the two standard fans where drawing enough air through the case due to the negative pressure. had to clean the dust guard at least once a week!!

 

[pantherx12]

I say get the beta, it looks better for cable managment so will be better for airflow then the Antec.

+ it looks so much nicer XD

I always find you get poor cooling for the price.

For example my NZXT Apollo matched my A900 for temps, but my Antec 900 cost me close to 95 quid when I first got it.

 

[kurosagi01]

Dont forget the PSU exhaust. I'm running the 300, does a fine job for me. Even before i got 2 intake fans the two standard fans where drawing enough air through the case due to the negative pressure. had to clean the dust guard at least once a week!!

well like i said i could take 1 of my 120mm fans from my current case since my friend don't even know how many fans i have in it lol.
Yeah i like the beta too

 

[InnocentCriminal]

If you like the beta then it's worth it.

 

[kurosagi01]

hows this?:

 

[WhiteLotus]

Do it. Looks good to me mate.

 

[pantherx12]

Looks sweet to me

 

[InnocentCriminal]

If you're happy with it, do it - always keep your eyes out for bargains elsewhere mind.

 

[kurosagi01]

yeah i will keep my eye out for bargains don't worry

 

[MilkyWay]

That build looks spot on but make sure its the EVO version of the BETA coz it costs the same except was tweaked, looks the same from the outside i think it is just a cut down M59 and Lexa S the cable managment and that is far better on the EVO version.

That pc is rather good for the price.
The x3 will run better than an Athlon x4 off the bat and can clock to at least 3.1ghz on stock volts maybe 3.2ghz. Hell mine ran just over stock up till 3.4ghz then it needed a massive boost in voltage!

The x3 is a guarantee where as the quad was like it might unlock might not, so at least your guaranteed the L3 cache.

Iid take the cache over a core any day plus the x3 is no slouch!

The 5750 is a fantastic card, uses less power and can play everything and has DX 11 so you can see what its like!

 

[InnocentCriminal]

The x3 is a guarantee where as the quad was like it might unlock might not, so at least your guaranteed the L3 cache.

Wait, what? How can you unlock a quad?

 

[pantherx12]

Cache unlock not cores : ]

 

[InnocentCriminal]

Didn't even know that was possible, if I did I've forgotten. Plus, the 620 CPU doesn't have L3 cache so you can't unlock it as it doesn't exist.

 

[pantherx12]

A few have turned out to be locked phenoms.

 

[InnocentCriminal]

Oh yeah, I remember now some used the Deneb core which has the L3 cache, but in this case I don't think the 620 uses the Deneb core, please correct me if I'm wrong though.

 

[kurosagi01]

That build looks spot on but make sure its the EVO version of the BETA coz it costs the same except was tweaked, looks the same from the outside i think it is just a cut down M59 and Lexa S the cable managment and that is far better on the EVO version.

That pc is rather good for the price.
The x3 will run better than an Athlon x4 off the bat and can clock to at least 3.1ghz on stock volts maybe 3.2ghz. Hell mine ran just over stock up till 3.4ghz then it needed a massive boost in voltage!

The x3 is a guarantee where as the quad was like it might unlock might not, so at least your guaranteed the L3 cache.

Iid take the cache over a core any day plus the x3 is no slouch!

The 5750 is a fantastic card, uses less power and can play everything and has DX 11 so you can see what its like!

They don't have the EVO on ebuyer,only scan that has it.
And i might have to re-change the build as i am in need of buying a wireless card or so since my current one died on me now.

 

[kurosagi01]

thought i'd bring my thread back alive,i was just wondering is there a smaller case that has good airflow?? i want a case thats smaller than my current case.
heres the size:

Dimensions: 200 x 456 x 500 mm (WxHxD mm)