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Title: Computer Case
Post by: wrag on May 24, 2005, 10:26:16 AM

Any suggestions?

Sturdy.

Removeable MB tray.

Tooless card and drive goodies.

Water cooling option, or ability to put it in.

No power supply got an OCZ powerstream 520.

ATX and BTX form factor.

Want this puppy to last as long as possible.

Title: Computer Case
Post by: BBQ_Bob on May 24, 2005, 10:40:51 AM

I got my case from newegg.com Check it out.

Title: Computer Case
Post by: Kubwak on May 24, 2005, 10:54:36 AM

uuuhhhhhmmm.....

a built-in beercooler!!!!!:rofl

Title: Computer Case
Post by: mussie on May 24, 2005, 01:18:53 PM

What an awsome idea Kubwak....

but what case is big enough for a whole KEG

Title: Computer Case
Post by: Morpheus on May 24, 2005, 01:57:07 PM

I strongly recommend Lian Li.

All aluminum, everything comes apart with out a single tool.

I have 2 of them. Love them both. Would never think about going with anything other than them.

Title: Computer Case
Post by: maddog on May 24, 2005, 02:06:03 PM

Lian Lu and coolermaster.... Expensive but worth it...... Not something you need to upgrade..... Most important..

1) removable MB tray
2) Lian Lu front switch control jumber block
3) I order all mine with exhaust fan on top

Title: Computer Case
Post by: HavocTM on May 24, 2005, 02:59:46 PM

Mac G5 DP

Title: Computer Case
Post by: acewind on May 24, 2005, 05:59:11 PM

Take a look at these, they are nice but expensive
http://www.koolance.com/shop/default.php?cPath=28_43&osCsid=91f5cc940d178fe6f5ba37d544dd54ed

Title: Computer Case
Post by: Ack-Ack on May 24, 2005, 09:38:32 PM

This is the case I just bought for the new system I'm building.

case (http://www.pcabusers.com/reviews/plusview1000/p1.html)


It's a damn good case and like the review notes, it only has two real drawbacks.  1) it's heavy.  35lbs. empty weight. 2) power supply is not included with the case.  



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Title: Computer Case
Post by: eilif on May 24, 2005, 11:09:22 PM

next pc i build im gona merge it with an empty beer keg, or heck "beer cooling" anyone? :cool:

Title: Computer Case
Post by: 38ruk on May 25, 2005, 12:30:29 AM

Quote

Originally posted by Ack-Ack
This is the case I just bought for the new system I'm building.

case (http://www.pcabusers.com/reviews/plusview1000/p1.html)


It's a damn good case and like the review notes, it only has two real drawbacks.  1) it's heavy.  35lbs. empty weight. 2) power supply is not included with the case.  



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I have the same case ack ack , the thing is pretty heavy , but mine came with a 430 watt antec true power . it has great airflow and has been very sturdy , have had 4 motherboards go throught it with out any issues .... 38

Title: Computer Case
Post by: DamnedRen on May 25, 2005, 02:50:54 AM

Quote

Originally posted by acewind
Take a look at these, they are nice but expensive
http://www.koolance.com/shop/default.php?cPath=28_43&osCsid=91f5cc940d178fe6f5ba37d544dd54ed

I run the Koolance box and my normal CPU temp = 97F. I have a couple of fans to exhaust the warm air from the box.

Title: Computer Case
Post by: culero on May 25, 2005, 03:12:01 AM

Quote

Originally posted by Ack-Ack
This is the case I just bought for the new system I'm building.

case (http://www.pcabusers.com/reviews/plusview1000/p1.html)


It's a damn good case and like the review notes, it only has two real drawbacks.  1) it's heavy.  35lbs. empty weight. 2) power supply is not included with the case.  



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A 3rd drawback I see is that after adding the excellent feature of the filtered front air intake, and the excellent feature of a side-mounted intake fan to blow on the video card, they dropped the ball by not adding a filter on that side mount fan. That essentialy defeats the purpose of the front filter.

culero

Title: Computer Case
Post by: Ichabod on May 25, 2005, 09:03:34 AM

Quote

Originally posted by Morpheus
I strongly recommend Lian Li.

All aluminum, everything comes apart with out a single tool.

I have 2 of them. Love them both. Would never think about going with anything other than them.

I second that nomination. I have 2 of the Lian Li cases and they are awesome. I also recommend the Thernaltake cases. I have one of the Shark models and it's very nice.

I build on average about 8 to 10 systems a month and I almost exclusivly use the Thermaltake and Lian Li's.

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Title: Computer Case
Post by: Ack-Ack on May 25, 2005, 03:31:37 PM

Quote

Originally posted by culero
A 3rd drawback I see is that after adding the excellent feature of the filtered front air intake, and the excellent feature of a side-mounted intake fan to blow on the video card, they dropped the ball by not adding a filter on that side mount fan. That essentialy defeats the purpose of the front filter.

culero

couldn't I just put a filter on the side mounted fan?


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Title: Computer Case
Post by: Ichabod on May 25, 2005, 04:13:45 PM

Yep,  you should be able to find one at just about any online retailer like crazypc.com, newegg.com, etc.....
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Title: Computer Case
Post by: culero on May 25, 2005, 11:20:54 PM

Quote

Originally posted by Ack-Ack
couldn't I just put a filter on the side mounted fan?


ack-ack

Sure, you have my permission :)

culero

Title: Computer Case
Post by: tactic on May 26, 2005, 01:57:50 AM

I dont know about "Beer Cooling" , But!  I know one thing for sure,   I will help you empty a beer keg for the cause.  :p   Buying a keg already empty is unthinkable!!     :)

Title: Computer Case
Post by: Ack-Ack on May 26, 2005, 05:39:10 AM

Quote

Originally posted by culero
Sure, you have my permission :)

culero

:aok


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