Case & PSU Questions

[Savant]

Hey guys I'm buying some new stuff. Should I get NZXT H440 Black & Red w/ EVGA SuperNOVA 750W 80PLUS Bronze version and Func HS-260s

 

OR

 

The H440 with Rosewill Lightning 80PLUS GOLD and keep my shitty $30 Logitechs?

 

Yes, the specs in my bio aren't completely true yet.

[quan289]

Well, the Rosewill Lightning is a better PSU than the NEX750B but is also about $30 more expensive. You could get the Capstone 750-M for cheaper and it based on the same platform internally; however, you could get the Supernova 750w G2 which is superior to all of those units for $109.99 or $99.99 after MIR: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00IKDETOW/?tag=pcpapi-20

[Savant]

Well, the Rosewill Lightning is a better PSU than the NEX750B but is also about $30 more expensive. You could get the Capstone 750-M for cheaper and it based on the same platform internally; however, you could get the Supernova 750w G2 which is superior to all of those units for $109.99 or $99.99 after MIR: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00IKDETOW/?tag=pcpapi-20

I can't afford that one sadly. I think I'll go with the 1st option because I heard good things about the Func HS-260s.

[quan289]

I can't afford that one sadly. I think I'll go with the 1st option because I heard good things about the Func HS-260s.

 

How can't you afford the G2 when the Rosewill Lightning you are considering is more expensive? http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817182238

 

Where are you buying from? Also, do you have any plans to SLI in the future?

[Savant]

How can't you afford the G2 when the Rosewill Lightning you are considering is more expensive? http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817182238

 

Where are you buying from? Also, do you have any plans to SLI in the future?

No. I meant along with the headset.

 

I really need some good audio.

[quan289]

No. I meant along with the headset.

 

I really need some good audio.

 

Ah, I see. I'm not really knowledgeable when it comes in the audio department. Just repeating what one often hear people say, typically, a headset usually offer poor sound:price ratio in comparison dedicated headphones of the same price. The mic that is bundled with it is also tend to be poorly made, that it is often better to buy a headphone with a separate mic piece such as the Sennheiser HD 202 II + Zalman Zm-Mic1. Or just buy a headphone instead and save up for a dedicated mic like the Blue Snowglobe.

 

As for the PSU, the EVGA NEX750B or the Supernova 750 B1 is an entry level PSU that is based on the FSP Raider platform. It's particularly not a great PSU, in which I would recommend investing in a higher quality lower wattage unit such as the XFX XTR 550w, Rosewill Capstone 550-M, Cooler Master V550, etc. Of course, the EVGA B1 is capable of powering your proposed rig.

[Savant]

Ah, I see. I'm not really knowledgeable when it comes in the audio department. Just repeating what one often hear people say, typically, a headset usually offer poor sound:price ratio in comparison dedicated headphones of the same price. The mic that is bundled with it is also tend to be poorly made, that it is often better to buy a headphone with a separate mic piece such as the Sennheiser HD 202 II + Zalman Zm-Mic1. Or just buy a headphone instead and save up for a dedicated mic like the Blue Snowglobe.

 

As for the PSU, the EVGA NEX750B or the Supernova 750 B1 is an entry level PSU that is based on the FSP Raider platform. It's particularly not a great PSU, in which I would recommend investing in a higher quality lower wattage unit such as the XFX XTR 550w, Rosewill Capstone 550-M, Cooler Master V550, etc. Of course, the EVGA B1 is capable of powering your proposed rig.

My rig will get really crazy in the near future.