Buying a new PC [NL] - Page 2

Goku · 2012-07-05, 05:10 PM

Firewire is pretty dead, which is why its not common anymore. The motherboard I suggested doesn't even have this. Either we are going to need to find you a motherboard with one or a case. These are the cases on Newegg with Firewire. Find some you like and go around the sites you normally shop on to see if you can find them.

Is the Carbide 500R the one you don't like? I'm kinda shocked as I thought that appealed to both people who like flashy and clean simple looks tbh.

Vancha · 2012-07-06, 03:55 AM

Originally Posted by Goku

Is the Carbide 500R the one you don't like? I'm kinda shocked as I thought that appealed to both people who like flashy and clean simple looks tbh.

The side panel constitutes desecration. The whole thing's this sleek, angled beauty and then they slap a bulbous tumor on the side. With a flat side panel and sound dampening foam, or a simple side window, that case would be gorgeous.

MasterCalaelen · 2012-07-06, 04:40 AM

Originally Posted by Vancha

The side panel constitutes desecration. The whole thing's this sleek, angled beauty and then they slap a bulbous tumor on the side.

That, and I don't like the fact it's white/black. I prefer all black or black with some silver metal.

My current PC is on my desk, but I'm probably going to have it below my desk this time around to save space. Having all the ports at the back seems annoying to me in any circumstance, as you have to hang over your desk and fiddle around, or even worse, get on your knees under your desk.

I don't have any specific preferences for how a case looks, other than it needing to be black or black/silver and that it needs to look clean.

I guess not having a Firewire port isn't that big of a deal, I haven't used it in years to be honest. I used it back in the day for connecting my video cameras, but I guess if I ever need to I can just grab a USB>Firewire cable.

Vancha · 2012-07-06, 04:59 AM

White's sort of the in-thing right now, with gunmetal grey potentially becoming popular soon.

The case you liked has it's ports on the top, so if you're putting it under your desk that's even better for you.

http://images.bit-tech.net/content_i...e-review/4.jpg

Another possibility...
http://www.4launch.nl/shop/#p-4-productid-120303

Two fans at the front, one at the back. Look up reviews if you're wondering how it gets air. Again, the ports are up top.

MasterCalaelen · 2012-07-06, 05:21 AM

Decided I'm going to go with this one. It looks great IMO, and from everything I've read about it it seems like a solid and easy to use case.

Vancha · 2012-07-06, 06:12 AM

Can't go wrong with the 690.

Goku · 2012-07-06, 07:39 AM

MasterCalaelen the CM690 Advanced II doesn't have the firewire you are looking for. Does that not matter anymore?

The Carbide 400R has what you are looking for. Does that look any better to you? Also has USB 3.0 in the front if you ever get a device to take advantage of that. The CM 690 doesn't have that.

MasterCalaelen · 2012-07-06, 07:59 AM

I guess not having a Firewire port isn't that big of a deal, I haven't used it in years to be honest. I used it back in the day for connecting my video cameras, but I guess if I ever need to I can just grab a USB>Firewire cable

I posted that a couple posts up.

The CM690 also has USB 3.0 ports, so the only difference would be the Firewire connection. The CM690 looks better IMO, so I'm probably still going to get that one.

Appreciate you looking around for me though!

Goku · 2012-07-06, 08:09 AM

I went through this thread at 2:00 AM last night, must of not noticed that. I was about to say you needed a new board for that Firewire to due to the internal connector not being there, so that is solved at least. That site has like 5 different 690s. I was referencing one off newegg due to being in English. That one didn't have it. Sounds like you are set on the case at least.

Any idea on the monitor?

Mutant · 2012-07-06, 09:48 AM

Originally Posted by elfailo

120Hz is worth it if you can find a decently priced one and play a lot of FPS, but they're pretty rare. There was an LG 22 inch model that was only €139 at Alternate, but I don't know if it's still in production.

I would take IPS over 120Hz any day. (Although both would be nice)
Getting constant > 60 FPS is just not going to happen with nice settings for PS2.

MasterCalaelen · 2012-07-06, 10:32 AM

Originally Posted by Goku

Sounds like you are set on the case at least.

Glad we've got the most important part out of the way

Originally Posted by Goku

Any idea on the monitor?

Still debating if I want to go for a 24" or 27".

MasterCalaelen · 2012-07-09, 01:24 PM

Just wanted to let you guys know that I wasn't just wasting you time with all my questions, and that I'm still planning on buying it. The last few days have just been really busy with work so I haven't had any time to sit behind a computer and work on this.

I've got tomorrow off so I'll be looking to make some decisions than.

Doxy · 2012-07-09, 02:32 PM

Go for 27 1920x1080. They are not that expensive and im pretty sure you'll appreciate extra size.

MasterCalaelen · 2012-07-10, 11:57 AM

Decided I'm going to go with the DELL U2412M as my monitor. The better image quality and the ability to adjust the height pulled it ahead of a 27".

Goku · 2012-07-10, 12:26 PM

Good choice!