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Jinu
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 Posted: 08/18/04 - 23:08 Post subject: Computer cases
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Is there a website that does good reviews of new computer cases? Mine is hella boring and I want something interesting.
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Rennol
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Posted: 08/18/04 - 23:10 Post subject:
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You don't need to read a review of a computer case. You need to find one that looks cool with a good layout and buy it.
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Zuldane
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Posted: 08/18/04 - 23:15 Post subject:
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I bought a cool looking case, about a month later I didn't give a shit how it looked.
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Booker
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khrath
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Posted: 08/18/04 - 23:15 Post subject: Re: Computer cases
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| Jinu wrote: | | Is there a website that does good reviews of new computer cases? Mine is hella boring and I want something interesting. |
You just reached a new low man
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Jinu
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Posted: 08/18/04 - 23:38 Post subject: Re: Computer cases
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| Khrath wrote: | | Jinu wrote: | | Is there a website that does good reviews of new computer cases? Mine is hella boring and I want something interesting. |
You just reached a new low man |
you of all people must know :/
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Tolanin
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Posted: 08/18/04 - 23:57 Post subject:
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my personal favorite in PC cases is the cooler master wavemaster... decent cooling and its a mid tower so not to tall but its fairly long. As far as a site that does actual reviews of cases alot goes there really arent many, best bet is to google computer case round up or something.
toms has one http://www.tomshardware.com/howto/20040607/
and http://www.tomshardware.com/howto/20030804/
I just bought a new one myself, really do like the wavemaster for the looks, just looks so much nicer in my office than the s****y ugly plastic ones, one i got is deep blue, the cases are all alluminum and if its colored they use hq automotive paint. Kind of expensive compared to some but most decent ones are about 100 bucks, the cooler master praetorian is suposed to be a good case for airflow but its so easy to mod an alluminum one for a few extra fans air flow isnt that big of an issue imo.
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Jinu
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sinrakin
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Posted: 08/19/04 - 00:07 Post subject:
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It's the inside of a computer case. Of course it's boring. If you don't want to be bored, then look at what's on the monitor instead 
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Tolanin
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Posted: 08/19/04 - 00:07 Post subject:
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its not that boring, you can always add led fans or something on the front to make it glow but the grid look is kinda cool and def not typical.
actually reading that article makes me wonder what they were thinking in the review process, wtf is there a need for a risk of injury category for?
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Catranizi
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Posted: 08/19/04 - 07:54 Post subject:
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For a large amount of space, get a Chenming/Chieftec Dragon case (or a Tt Xaser caser, which is the same but cost more money).
For coolness and also ease of customization, get an transparent acrylic case. It's so easy to cut down an acrylic case to add fans, etc.
If you have lots of money and want a totally silent case (ie, no fans, all heatpipes) get a Zalman noiseless case.
If you got 6k to dish on a case, get a Prometeia 
www.overclockers.com has some good reviews including cases.
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Soriak
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Posted: 08/19/04 - 08:35 Post subject:
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check www.frozencpu.com for some nice cases & mods.
This is the setup I plan on getting soon(tm)
I play on a glass desk so the effects should look cool at night~
C3 CT-1310 Premium Clear Acrylic Case (Assembled) (That's an all transparent one)
L.I.S 2 Premium Black / Red (fan controll & more)
Blue Lazer LED Light Kit
And some leet water-cooling I always wanted... death to the annoying noise!
I might actually go with UV light and buy some of the stuff you can put in the cooling system to make the water glow.
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Phluffheadd
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Posted: 08/19/04 - 09:55 Post subject:
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i work at frozencpu with a bunch of my friends we got some sick shit
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Overon
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Posted: 08/19/04 - 11:33 Post subject:
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http://tomshardware.bizrate.com/marketplace/search/search__cat_id--466,prod_id--11336763.html
just bought this case, its awesome .. i have nothing but good things to say
got one with a side window .. everything about the case is just great, especially how its set up on the inside
the only thing i dont like about it is the power button is on the top and is sort of easy to accidentally hit .. so every now and then if im touching my comp to move it or something oops windows turns off .. it doesnt happen often though, and this case has USB front ports on the top unlike most other cases which makes them so convenient that an accidental power hit now and then is worth it .. you could potentially even mod the case with a new power button thats less easy to hit
but it really is an awesome case .. really good looking, inside is amazing .. the internal 3.5 drive bays are turned around so they are easier to mount / unmount and make less wire clutter for your motherboard, they are also mounted on rubber holders to minimize vibration and sound (really sweet) .. and the mounting itself is on a base that is on rails and is removable .. the 5.25 drive bays are on rails too
anything that you s***w in (that isnt screwless) is screwed on to a mount that is removable via thumscrews .. its just damn damn good
even the floppy drive is on a removable tray
its easy to open too, just twist the 2 knobs and it pops out, its even spring loaded
the front CD drive covers are really great too, the CD drives actually match my case now and no stupid f*****g door on the front to make it look pretty, it looks just fine without a s****y door .. there are also 3 nice blue LEDs in the front where those 3 cut-in fan grates are
(oh, even the hard drive fan is on a spring loaded mount that is removable! damn damn good)
i got it at http://www.xoxide.com because newegg gets them in stock for a day and out of stock for a week and a half .. its easy to find a cheap one without a side window but i wanted the side window so i got it from them .. they also have a lot of other cool products (caffiene soap hahaha)
if you want a case and dont want to be a cheapass get this f****r .. you wont be disappointed
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Luturb
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Posted: 08/19/04 - 11:39 Post subject:
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| sinrakin wrote: | | It's the inside of a computer case. Of course it's boring. If you don't want to be bored, then look at what's on the monitor instead |
I give this post my seal of approval!
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Soriak
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Posted: 08/19/04 - 12:10 Post subject:
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| Phluffheadd wrote: | | i work at frozencpu with a bunch of my friends we got some sick shit |
10% discount for your favorite gnome? 
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Jinu
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Posted: 08/19/04 - 13:24 Post subject:
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Seriously Phluffheadd, how can we get the hook ups :/
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scoresia
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Posted: 08/19/04 - 13:31 Post subject:
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That clear case is cool, however I have found some of the more interesting cases tend to have acessability issues as far as when you go to load your hardware...... Research before you buy!
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merdocc
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Posted: 08/19/04 - 13:56 Post subject:
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After building one of those super duper light up windowed solve world hunger cases a few years back I realized It dosen't matter. Just get a Case that is easy to manage is light and has good cooling. I got a lian li PC-70 full tower just because it's big and aluminum:P
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Jinu
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Posted: 08/19/04 - 14:04 Post subject:
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Funny, I got the lian li pc 65
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merdocc
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Posted: 08/19/04 - 14:15 Post subject:
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Cool... I really like their cases I have been trying to find one of their shuttle ones for fairly cheap for my new rig.
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Jinu
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Posted: 08/19/04 - 14:21 Post subject:
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Now I want a
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merdocc
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Posted: 08/19/04 - 14:23 Post subject:
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It's a hammer
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compusmack
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Posted: 08/19/04 - 15:01 Post subject:
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I have a clear acrylic case, i love it.
Not the best perspective (can't see all the stuff inside and other lights)
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Overon
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Posted: 08/19/04 - 15:27 Post subject:
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| compusmack wrote: | I have a clear acrylic case, i love it.
Not the best perspective (can't see all the stuff inside and other lights)
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dude i said it before and ill say it again, get liquid neon cathodes, they are hot .. i got one and its awesome
<img src="http://store1.yimg.com/I/xoxide_1807_54523427">
http://www.xoxide.com/12linespcoca.html
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Spitulski
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Posted: 08/19/04 - 16:50 Post subject:
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I'm using a Lian Li PC65USB. It's rock tight. Built my brother's box in a Wavemaster, and it's rock tight too.
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Goraz
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Posted: 08/19/04 - 17:09 Post subject:
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ROFL. That is hysterical
lol irl/
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Phluffheadd
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Posted: 08/20/04 - 02:02 Post subject:
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if you order, send a shout out ill see what i can do =P
btw Lian Li is the way to go I think, unless your water coooling
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Tolanin
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Posted: 08/20/04 - 03:18 Post subject:
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ya lian li makes awesome cases.
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