Jericho123
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I am in the process of rebuilding my computer and i am wanting a kick ass case, so if anybody knows where to get some cool cases let me know.
Computer Cases
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NoRotorNoMotor
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- 2003.5 Black Protege5
lian-li cases
LittleRedWagon5
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- 2008 Mazdaspeed 3
http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=11-112-074&depa=1
Lian Li PCV2000B - my main box (bedroom)
http://www.newegg.com/app/viewProductDesc.asp?description=11-129-141&depa=1
Antec P160 - my pvr/gaming box (living room)
Lian Li PCV2000B - my main box (bedroom)
http://www.newegg.com/app/viewProductDesc.asp?description=11-129-141&depa=1
Antec P160 - my pvr/gaming box (living room)
I also have a LianLi, and can vouch for them being very nice.. one of the best I've ever used... but the BEST case I ever used was the un-case.
only did it for a while while waiting on a new case but now I wish I had another set of components to build it again.
basically everything was suspended in a pyramid shape, hung from the ceiling. no case + a couple suspended fans = great cooling.
kinda looked crazy, but hey, it worked. be creative.
my next computer will probably get the stealth treatment, totally integrated into my computer desk.
only did it for a while while waiting on a new case but now I wish I had another set of components to build it again.
basically everything was suspended in a pyramid shape, hung from the ceiling. no case + a couple suspended fans = great cooling.
kinda looked crazy, but hey, it worked. be creative.
my next computer will probably get the stealth treatment, totally integrated into my computer desk.
LittleRedWagon5
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- 2008 Mazdaspeed 3
antec p160 is one of the nicest cases I've worked on, and owned. I like a case that is nice to work with since I'm a tech, and something that is quiet. I the glowing transformer look of some cases is not for me either.
Lian li are very nice, but with the antec being what it is for the price, i couldn't recommend getting a pricey lian li over it.
Lian li are very nice, but with the antec being what it is for the price, i couldn't recommend getting a pricey lian li over it.
NeverSober
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I love my new lian-li pc65..............time to get to modding on her though.....
Chris
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I've got a Lian-Li PC-71 server case with window and I love it.
The case is AMAZINGLY well constructed and in my experiences, the quality has not been and probably will not be surpassed. It's exceptionally large for a home system, and because of that, I had to end up hiding it in my closet since it wouldn't fit under the desk. However, it *is* a server case, not an end user case. I did understand that before I bought it, though.
Regardless, even if you're looking for something smaller, which I'd suggest, I'd still look for a Lian-Li product. I've used other cases for installs and the difference is night and day.
When looking around for one, mentally establish what you want the case to ultimately end up as. If you're a geek or an "e-ricer" and want a show case, find one with windows, handles, or whatever you want. If you want a small LAN case, get just that, a mini case. If you want to look cool but not worry with installing your own cold cathodes or LEDs, get a prebuilt case.
If you're a geek and constantly change accessories, look at how easy it will be to drop new drives or devices in or take them out.
If you want to run a RAID array or have multiple drives (eg: more than 2 hdds and 2 5.25" devices), look for one with the proper amount of bays available. I personally have 4xWD120GB HDDs running RAID 0+1, a CD-ROM, CD-RW, DVD+R, Digital Doc 5 and a fan controller, so I definately needed the extra space.
If you're a USB fanatic, look for one with front USB ports.
If you're an overclocker, look for one with ample space for fans or a cooling system and the proper vens for heat.
If you're a gamer, get a small case you can take to a friend's for a lan party.
If you can't stay in one place longer than six months, again get a small case.
Also take in to consideration the material it's made from. Do you want plastic, aluminum, steel, carbon fiber (har har), or what? How long do you want it to last? Do you want people to be in awe over it? Do you just wsant a plain, no-frills "git r done" kinda box?
There are an EXTREME number of cases available now that PCmodding has become a "sport", of sorts. I've seen anything from the basic beige blah case to a female upper body with the connections in the back.
Just depends on how far you wanna go and your "end use"
The case is AMAZINGLY well constructed and in my experiences, the quality has not been and probably will not be surpassed. It's exceptionally large for a home system, and because of that, I had to end up hiding it in my closet since it wouldn't fit under the desk. However, it *is* a server case, not an end user case. I did understand that before I bought it, though.
Regardless, even if you're looking for something smaller, which I'd suggest, I'd still look for a Lian-Li product. I've used other cases for installs and the difference is night and day.
When looking around for one, mentally establish what you want the case to ultimately end up as. If you're a geek or an "e-ricer" and want a show case, find one with windows, handles, or whatever you want. If you want a small LAN case, get just that, a mini case. If you want to look cool but not worry with installing your own cold cathodes or LEDs, get a prebuilt case.
If you're a geek and constantly change accessories, look at how easy it will be to drop new drives or devices in or take them out.
If you want to run a RAID array or have multiple drives (eg: more than 2 hdds and 2 5.25" devices), look for one with the proper amount of bays available. I personally have 4xWD120GB HDDs running RAID 0+1, a CD-ROM, CD-RW, DVD+R, Digital Doc 5 and a fan controller, so I definately needed the extra space.
If you're a USB fanatic, look for one with front USB ports.
If you're an overclocker, look for one with ample space for fans or a cooling system and the proper vens for heat.
If you're a gamer, get a small case you can take to a friend's for a lan party.
If you can't stay in one place longer than six months, again get a small case.
Also take in to consideration the material it's made from. Do you want plastic, aluminum, steel, carbon fiber (har har), or what? How long do you want it to last? Do you want people to be in awe over it? Do you just wsant a plain, no-frills "git r done" kinda box?
There are an EXTREME number of cases available now that PCmodding has become a "sport", of sorts. I've seen anything from the basic beige blah case to a female upper body with the connections in the back.
Just depends on how far you wanna go and your "end use"
LittleRedWagon5
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- 2008 Mazdaspeed 3
well mines not all show. id does have some kick ass internals.
AMD athlon XP3200+ 2.20Ghz 400Mhz FSB
2 512 Ultra DDR Memory
80 GB SATA HDD
NEC dual layer DVD-R/W
Ultra X-Connect Modular 400w Power supply
HDDcooler with digital readout for HDD and CPU
Cooler master CPU socket A cooling fan
AMD athlon XP3200+ 2.20Ghz 400Mhz FSB
2 512 Ultra DDR Memory
80 GB SATA HDD
NEC dual layer DVD-R/W
Ultra X-Connect Modular 400w Power supply
HDDcooler with digital readout for HDD and CPU
Cooler master CPU socket A cooling fan
my slow pc
Lian Li pcv2000b - AMD 2400XP - 1.5GB DDR266 - Soyo Dragon 333 Ultra Plat - Fortron 530W PSU - ATI 9800pro - Promise SX6000 Raid 5 card w/128mb(six 250GB WD's) - Pioneer DVD+/-RW - WD 60GB as C: - Adaptec Firewire 800 card - SB Live 5.1
my pvr/gaming pc
Antec P160 - Pentium 4 2.8e - 1GB Dual Channel DDR400 - Intel 865GBF - Antec Tru430W - Geforce FX5950ultra - Samsung DVD/CDRW - USB UIRT - SB Audigy2 Gamer - WD 200GB SATA
I'm leaving out the external HD's but my total storage space on HD's is over 2.7TB.
But yeah, that's a cute little box you've got there.
Lian Li pcv2000b - AMD 2400XP - 1.5GB DDR266 - Soyo Dragon 333 Ultra Plat - Fortron 530W PSU - ATI 9800pro - Promise SX6000 Raid 5 card w/128mb(six 250GB WD's) - Pioneer DVD+/-RW - WD 60GB as C: - Adaptec Firewire 800 card - SB Live 5.1
my pvr/gaming pc
Antec P160 - Pentium 4 2.8e - 1GB Dual Channel DDR400 - Intel 865GBF - Antec Tru430W - Geforce FX5950ultra - Samsung DVD/CDRW - USB UIRT - SB Audigy2 Gamer - WD 200GB SATA
I'm leaving out the external HD's but my total storage space on HD's is over 2.7TB.
But yeah, that's a cute little box you've got there.
NoRotorNoMotor
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i have a lian-li pc 65 as well
coolmaster cases are nice too
all aluminum is the way to go
coolmaster cases are nice too
all aluminum is the way to go
