Good PC Cases

Cyclone · Post by **Cyclone** » Thu Oct 07, 2004 10:22 pm

I know this is a lame question but I have been looking for quite some time for a good looking case and I can't seem to find one I like.

This is the only one I have come accross that I sorta like but it has a door which I DONâ??T want.
http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/ProductDe ... ode=371205

I want a case without a door, something that looks simple and professional and has some sort cool light in the front. I don't want a black case either. Basically like the case from the above link. Just without the door.

Any Ideas?

Grendel · Post by **Grendel** » Thu Oct 07, 2004 10:33 pm

Lian-Li cases.

STRESSTEST · Post by **STRESSTEST** » Thu Oct 07, 2004 10:55 pm

Grendel wrote:Lian-Li cases.

x2

Mobius · Post by **Mobius** » Fri Oct 08, 2004 3:32 am

JMEaT · Post by **JMEaT** » Fri Oct 08, 2004 7:10 am

Jynx · Post by **Jynx** » Fri Oct 08, 2004 10:35 am

i have been impressed by the value and quality of Antec cases. very well built, nice finish. the only thing it doesn't have is a light in the front, and the $$$ you save with the case should help finance your own customized light.

Iceman · Post by **Iceman** » Fri Oct 08, 2004 11:08 am

JMEaT wrote:x4

x5

suicide eddie · Post by **suicide eddie** » Fri Oct 08, 2004 1:00 pm

i,am using these. mid-range in price you only hear air-
noise with these and the dust filters are very useful for me cos i live in a dusty area, the paint maybe a little soft but i could get them refinished sometime. with the two 120mm fans going at full speed (2500 rpm) i get a case temp drop of about 8-12c

http://www.jeantech.com/Products/Cases/ ... phong.html

ps. i,am gonna change the fan behind the front dust filter to a pretty blue one

Pun · Post by **Pun** » Fri Oct 08, 2004 1:35 pm

I have this case. It's super quiet, roomy as hell, totally toolless, has a removable mobo tray, fancy lights, 120mm fans, locking cover, all the bells and whistles. I have to say I'm really pleased with it. One of the things I really like was the fact that it hides the CD and floppy drives without the use of a door. (I also dont like doors that much) I have all beige drives in it so the way the drives are masked were a major deciding factor for me.

The only drawback is the esthetics. I mean it's kinda cool looking, but also very James Bond looking with the chrome bezel and all. Next machine I build will be in a Lian Li.

Cyclone · Post by **Cyclone** » Fri Oct 08, 2004 5:48 pm

Thanks for the replys.

I like this one from Lian-Li.
http://scasp.webnow.biz/upload/a0000010 ... rd_362.jpg

The only thing I don't like is its a little bland looking.

So what makes these cases so special? You all seem to like them.

JMEaT · Post by **JMEaT** » Sat Oct 09, 2004 3:58 pm

Light and well built. This case is housing my 2nd system with it.

Jeff250 · Post by **Jeff250** » Sat Oct 09, 2004 5:34 pm

http://www.lian-li.com/product.php?acti ... &prdid=369

Can somebody explain what "Fan Speed controller" exactly refers to? Where is it? And what fans could I control with it?

JMEaT · Post by **JMEaT** » Sat Oct 09, 2004 6:42 pm

Yeah, it is the little switch in my pic here:

The three settings adjust the RPM of the two front case fans. It is located under the front bezel.

Jeff250 · Post by **Jeff250** » Sun Oct 10, 2004 2:52 am

Ah thanks. Is it hardwired? Or could I plug something else into it?

JMEaT · Post by **JMEaT** » Sun Oct 10, 2004 7:32 am

When I get back home in a few hours I'll tear open the case and take a pic of the inside.

I seem to recall being able to plug other stuff into it, 'cause I replaced the fans with the Panaflos in the pic there.

STRESSTEST · Post by **STRESSTEST** » Sun Oct 10, 2004 11:58 am

it uses 2 x 3-pin connectors that are common on fans. You can plug other things, like Fans into it. But to use it for CCFL kits or other things is probably not a good idea. If you try to plug something into it that requires more power then the two fans it was made for you run the risk of it catching on fire

Jeff250 · Post by **Jeff250** » Sun Oct 10, 2004 12:16 pm

JMEaT · Post by **JMEaT** » Sun Oct 10, 2004 4:17 pm

STRESSTEST wrote:it uses 2 x 3-pin connectors that are common on fans. You can plug other things, like Fans into it. But to use it for CCFL kits or other things is probably not a good idea. If you try to plug something into it that requires more power then the two fans it was made for you run the risk of it catching on fire

Yeah, OK, no pic required then.