Find Me A New Pc Case
<div class="IPBDescription">Come on ya goons</div> Yes I am lazy, but it's good to get a few other people looking as well as they may turn up something...
Ok here's the deal, currently pricing my new rig and straight off the bat I need a new case.
What I'm after:
- A full sized tower. Like <a href='http://anyware.anyware.com.au/images/lianli/wppc-71usb.jpg' target='_blank'>THIS</a> I need the room to store my HDDs, so I want removable HDD bays.
- Something with a front panel (Even if it's just over the device bays). Like <a href='http://anyware.anyware.com.au/images/case/pc-6070.jpg' target='_blank'>THIS</a>
- Gotta be in silver
- Gotta be STURDY. I go to a CRAPLOAD of LAN's and the case gets lugged around in the back of my car... bumpage ahoy.
- Has to look stlylish. The first pic I posted has ugly fan holes down the bottom. I'm going for aesthetics here people. Also the side cannot have any holes on it. I'm doing a window mod with a bubble aquarium behind it, and holes would ruin the effect I'm after.
Tall ask I know, but I'm sure one of you guys can find me something ^_^
GO FORTH FORUM GOONS!
Ok here's the deal, currently pricing my new rig and straight off the bat I need a new case.
What I'm after:
- A full sized tower. Like <a href='http://anyware.anyware.com.au/images/lianli/wppc-71usb.jpg' target='_blank'>THIS</a> I need the room to store my HDDs, so I want removable HDD bays.
- Something with a front panel (Even if it's just over the device bays). Like <a href='http://anyware.anyware.com.au/images/case/pc-6070.jpg' target='_blank'>THIS</a>
- Gotta be in silver
- Gotta be STURDY. I go to a CRAPLOAD of LAN's and the case gets lugged around in the back of my car... bumpage ahoy.
- Has to look stlylish. The first pic I posted has ugly fan holes down the bottom. I'm going for aesthetics here people. Also the side cannot have any holes on it. I'm doing a window mod with a bubble aquarium behind it, and holes would ruin the effect I'm after.
Tall ask I know, but I'm sure one of you guys can find me something ^_^
GO FORTH FORUM GOONS!
Comments
Nah, just kidding, but seriously, I would go for a Chieftec Fulltower, they make good, sturdy and somewhat stylish fulltowers with front panels. They also have one in silver. <a href='http://www.chieftec.com/' target='_blank'>http://www.chieftec.com/</a>
The aluminum versions aren't bad; they're still pretty sturdy, but alot ligher. Belive me, I've handled the steel versions, and those were heavy.
oh yeah cold cathode lights ... sound activated too
--Scythe--
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<img src='http://www.chieftec.com/images/BX/BX-02B-SL-B.jpg' border='0' alt='user posted image'>
The only problem with this is the side panel, I <b>really</b> need a completely flat surface. The holes for a fan and the handle are a big no no.
If I could get a completely flat side panel that fitted this case I would be very very very happy.
And they are easy to open thanks to the motherboard that can easily slide out instead of opening the computer and reaching around.
<img src='http://images10.newegg.com/productimage/11-133-102-01.JPG' border='0' alt='user posted image'>
It's a little pricey at around 120 bucks (without PSU) but it's aluminum, has lockable case/panel doors, temp sensor, front firewire/usb, and TWO removeable drive cages (2 external 3.5", 2 internal) as well as three open 5.25" bays plus an extra if you remove the temp bar.
It comes with 5 internal case fans and has good cooling and is very well built, and the clear panel in the door (which mine doesn't have) would be a perfect place to put some badarse cold cathode lighting.
It can be gotten from www.newegg.com for $130 + $15 shipping. (newegg rocks.. they shipped my 19" monitor for FREE)
You may also want to look at the newer models further <a href='http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduct.asp?submit=manufactory&catalog=7&manufactory=1379&DEPA=1&sortby=14&order=1' target='_blank'> down the page</a> They now have SEVEN fans, with a better temp control, and is a monster monster case. Crank up those 7 80mm fans for quite the head turn at the next lan party.. maybe throw in a DustBuster FX for the ultimate effect <!--emo&:)--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/smile.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='smile.gif'><!--endemo-->
<img src='http://www.coolermaster.com/case/products/images/210b-vx1.jpg' border='0' alt='user posted image'>
<img src='http://www.coolermaster.com/case/products/images/tac-t01.jpg' border='0' alt='user posted image'>