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Nice looking case + psu under 130?

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Hey guys well i'm looking for a nice looking case that comes with a good psu. I previously bought an antec sonata III with a 500w psu. I liked it but I guess there were some changes that could have been better. Also I didn't like the "locks" it comes with, makes it look tacky. Well since i'm new to the whole psu ordeal and this thing comes with an earthwatts that saved me a whole bunch of research. So what are other good choices? looks, air flow and a good psu included.
 
The Sonata III is probably the best ATX PSU and Case combo out right now for around your budget. Generally, cases/PSU combos have shitty PSUs. The main exception to this generality are Antec cases and that Coolermaster Stacker 830 SE & Real Power Pro 1000w combo.

So check out the Antec NSK4480 and Antec NSK6580. Both come with Earthwatts PSUs, a 380W and 430W respectively. Though if you're planning on a gaming rig, best go for the higher wattage NSK6580.

If you were willing to up your budget another $20, I recommend these case/PSU combos as well:
Coolermaster RC-690-KKA1-GP ATX Case with Real Power Pro 550W PSU
Antec Sonata Designer 500 ATX Case with Earthwatts 500W PSU
 
The Sonata Designer 500 is a great case, my friend has it and loves it. (but yes, it is a bit over your budget)
 
whoops I forgot I'll be running a 9600 gt, do I need a 500w psu for it? or will a 430 or 450 do?
I should include full system specs.
gigabyte ga-p35-ds3l rev 2.0
intel e2160 planning to OC to 3.0ghz with an artic cooling 7pro
4gb ddr2 800 gskill ram 5-5-5-15 1.8v
probably and ECS 9600gt with accelero cooler s1
160gb wd caviar 16mb cache
2x 120mm case fans.
 
sorry for the second post, anyone know if the antec designer has any room for additonal front fans??
 
The 430W Earthwatts PSU should be enough BUT would limit your upgrades a bit. I recommend getting a PSU with at least 33A on the +12V rail for you. Luckily, the Earthwatts 500W has 34A on the +12V rail.
Oh and the Sonata Designer does not have room for front fan.
 
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