Posted: Mon Sep 17, 2007 2:29 am
The TM-211 hmmmm, well cheap case usually equals cheap build. No doubt it's a nice attractive price, but some plastic parts are a bit flimsy, doesn't do anything to lessen noise, there are minor fitting issues with some boards and a biggie for me I think they only fit a front and rear 80mm fan which is not too great if you want to run quietly (normally we go for large slow moving fans then fast little fans).
So with these in mind the TM-211 doesn't really feature for me, unless you want something a bit smaller then a Sonata (due to size constraints). Plus you would definitely need to replace the PSU and stock fans in the TM-211, so you probably end up paying about the same or maybe a bit more
Hmmm there is always something about modern mobo's with using old psu's it's a bit hit and miss, I'm using the reverse at the moment, new psu with old mobo
Good Post to check out on 24 pin mobo and 20 pin psu - not sure if this will apply to you
I'd probably be inclined to use the same case in fairness save yourself some cash, unless you want a brand new shiny case + new shiny psu
So with these in mind the TM-211 doesn't really feature for me, unless you want something a bit smaller then a Sonata (due to size constraints). Plus you would definitely need to replace the PSU and stock fans in the TM-211, so you probably end up paying about the same or maybe a bit more
Hmmm there is always something about modern mobo's with using old psu's it's a bit hit and miss, I'm using the reverse at the moment, new psu with old mobo
Good Post to check out on 24 pin mobo and 20 pin psu - not sure if this will apply to you
I'd probably be inclined to use the same case in fairness save yourself some cash, unless you want a brand new shiny case + new shiny psu