Find Me A New Pc Case

InfinitumInfinitum Anime Encyclopedia Join Date: 2002-08-08 Member: 1111Members, Constellation
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<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!
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  • ZupiCoZupiCo Custom titles rule&#33; Join Date: 2003-03-22 Member: 14792Members
    You mean something like <a href='http://www.joujye-computer.com/Product/pro-img/mini_7989.jpg' target='_blank'>this</a>? <!--emo&;)--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/wink.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='wink.gif'><!--endemo-->
    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>
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  • QuantumSlipQuantumSlip Join Date: 2002-11-03 Member: 6318Members
    <a href='http://www.newegg.com/app/viewproduct.asp?DEPA=1&submit=manufactory&catalog=7&manufactory=1502&description=&page=1' target='_blank'>Cases Here</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.
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  • BlackMageBlackMage [citation needed] Join Date: 2003-06-18 Member: 17474Members, Constellation
    check <a href='http://www.xoxide.com' target='_blank'>Xoxide</a> for cases and other modding crap ... handles window kits peltziers hell even dremel tools
    oh yeah cold cathode lights ... sound activated too
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  • ScytheScythe Join Date: 2002-01-25 Member: 46NS1 Playtester, Forum Moderators, Constellation, Reinforced - Silver
    I have an antec case, it's very well designed. Everything about it oozes quality. It's very sturdy and it's got a removable HD bay.

    --Scythe--
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  • FacTorFacTor Wyoming, MI Join Date: 2002-12-17 Member: 10916Members
    NOTHING beats this places cases, CHECK THEM OUT , they are sweeeet, and if you get one, get me one too <!--emo&:)--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/smile.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='smile.gif'><!--endemo-->

    <a href='http://www.extremealterations.com/default.php' target='_blank'>http://www.extremealterations.com/default.php</a>
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  • InfinitumInfinitum Anime Encyclopedia Join Date: 2002-08-08 Member: 1111Members, Constellation
    So far there has been one case that has REALLY caught my interest.
    <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.
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  • Cereal_KillRCereal_KillR Join Date: 2002-10-31 Member: 1837Members
    <a href='http://www.lianli.com/11302001jcL_pc_case/jclpccase/products.html' target='_blank'>LianLi</a> pc cases are good, fairly light, large, and made of aluminium. But they might not fit your idea of "stylish" I don't think most of them have a little front panel, but they are mighty well adapted for lans due to their studriness, lightness (aluminium) and head disipation (aluminium)
    And they are easy to open thanks to the motherboard that can easily slide out instead of opening the computer and reaching around.
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  • NumbersNotFoundNumbersNotFound Join Date: 2002-11-07 Member: 7556Members
    edited June 2003
    Currently i'm running on this:

    <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-->
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  • Flying-BastardFlying-Bastard Join Date: 2002-10-31 Member: 1859Members
    Personnaly i'd go with something from cooler-master. Cool looking cases, but maybe a bit pricey. Official cases used by Voodoo Pc's btw.

    <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'>
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  • moultanomoultano Creator of ns_shiva. Join Date: 2002-12-14 Member: 10806Members, NS1 Playtester, Contributor, Constellation, NS2 Playtester, Squad Five Blue, Reinforced - Shadow, WC 2013 - Gold, NS2 Community Developer, Pistachionauts
    whatever you get, replace the side panel with <a href='http://www.techtv.com/screensavers/howto/story/0,24330,3433785,00.html' target='_blank'>this!</a> ANTS!!!!
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  • NumbersNotFoundNumbersNotFound Join Date: 2002-11-07 Member: 7556Members
    you may also wanna check out the antec <a href='http://www.newegg.com/app/viewProduct.asp?description=11-129-126&depa=1' target='_blank'>lanboy</a>
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