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07-31-2008, 10:11 PM
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The HD won't bring cables, but the motherboard brings them.
As for the Case I would change it for 2 reasons, 1) Better Air Flow, 2) That PSU won't handle the load. Therefore you need a Case that doesn't bring a PSU and has better air flow, and a good PSU. Case Antec Nine Hundred Mid Tower Gamer Case 900 Atx 9 Drive Bay No Ps Top USB2.0 1394 Audio - DirectCanada $92.22 PSU OCZ GameXStream 700W ATX12V 24PIN SLI Ready Active PFC ATX Power Supply 120MM Fan Black - DirectCanada $87.35 Total is a little more than your previous case with the low PSU, but it's much better hardware.
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08-01-2008, 12:32 AM
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Pedro's giving you the goods. The case and PSU he linked are a far better choice. The PSU you list is barely adequate at best and the case he linked will will have far better airflow.
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08-02-2008, 04:56 PM
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Newegg.com - EVGA 512-P3-N861-AR GeForce 9600 GT 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card - Desktop Graphics / Video Cards "System Requirements Minimum of a 400 Watt power supply Minimum 450 Watt for SLI mode system" That's just the Video card's need when it comes to power, start adding up everything else and the 430W won't keep up, and if it does it will be barely doing so, not to mention that leaves no room for future upgrades (unless you also upgrade the PSU in that future)
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08-02-2008, 08:28 PM
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eXtreme Outer Vision - eXtreme tools for computer enthusiasts 276 watts with 2 USBs in use
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08-02-2008, 10:42 PM
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Grim, as I stated previously, the unit you have is acceptable to power the components you have listed.. Pedro's concern is that it is just so close to being inadequate that it make's him nervous.
To summarize, you don't have to purchase another PSU as that one will run your system as specified. However, if you want to do any significant upgrades or attempt any overclocking down the road you will probably have to upgrade the PSU at that time. So, no worries on what you have listed now. Just be aware of the future potential.
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08-02-2008, 10:52 PM
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Trust us Grim. When you get the garbage PSUs that come with cases, 1 year down the road you'll come to us saying "Well, a fire came out of my PSU" We'll say "Well, time to rebuild because your PSU probably took the rest of your system with it. Yes, the ABSOLUTE MINIMUM PSU wattage you need in there is 500, even that is pretty tight. Your parts may run, sure, but they probably won't be performing where they should be.
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08-02-2008, 10:59 PM
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Actually, the Antec Earthwatts series of PSUs are pretty good. Not Corsair/OCZ/PCP&P good, but good enough. Assuming you already have the case/psu, I would just use it but keep in mind it's limitations with future upgrades. BTW, it is not just the wattage that is a concern, but the amperage as well.
Again, if you have already purchased the case/psu combo, run with it. It will run just fine with the components you have listed.  Just be cautious will additions/upgrades down the road.
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