PSU
CASE
UPGRADE
& IMPROVEPG. 36
WE REVIEWED THIS CASE
a little while back, and
opinions were mixed. It’s
almost TARDIS-like in
its complexity, seeming
capable of fitting more
inside its little metal frame
that should logically be
possible. The customization
options will be seen as a
boon to some and utterly
pointless to others. Yes, you
can unscrew and remount
the front I/O toward the
rear of the case. Why
would you? Well, that’s
not a question for us to
answer, because we’re not
doing that. What we are
doing, however, is nodding
with satisfaction that we
picked one up for a mere
$57 online. Good job, us.COOLER
MASTER
MASTERBOX
Q500L
$57POWER SUPPLY PRICES are in constant flux, so this
part of the build is nebulous at best. Really, we
just recommend using whatever 140mm PSU you
have to hand or can get cheaply online. We’re
using Corsair’s CX450, as it’s a good little power
brick that comfortably provides all the wattage
this system will need; anything in excess of
500W would be overkill. The CX450’s low price
means that it isn’t modular, which will leave us
with some excess cabling to deal with, but that’s
not the end of the world. If you do happen to have
a modular power supply, go right ahead and use
that instead for a slightly tidier build.450W CORSAIR
CX450 80+ BRONZE
$50$500 build
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