[Pc_Support] Re: Hardware recommendations -- Revisited ...

[Bryan J. Smith]

ozz at ozz.is-a-geek.net wrote:
> One concern I have is the case - I saw quite a few
> complaints that the flipped design combined with the
> height of the case caused problems with
> the psu cables not reaching the mobo plugs...

Yep, that's an issue with the designs that still put the PS
at the top.  Seasonic S12s are popular, but also known for
their short cable lengths.  Luckily, there are extenders, and
with the new, 2-3 multi-rail +12V lines, the wire gages are
more than adequate these days.

> I make that $1,800, which is even better.

Damn, I just can't add.

> As for the dual-core option, that would be sweet, but I'd
> need to be able to shave another $300 off the price.

You were already looking at dual-Xeon for $2,300 from Dell,
what more do you want?  @-ppp

> Hopefully I'll be ready to order soon...

In the end, an $600 MicroATX does the job, or $1,000
dual-core model.


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