Need CPU case recommendations

Post by **tnf** » Sun Mar 13, 2005 6:59 am

I'm usually not going beyond simple functionality in my cases, and don't go too far in the cooling system end of things, but my old antech case isn't cutting it anymore. Plus I want to use it to throw my old mobo in for a linux box.

So, any good case recommenations?

Don't need a PS either...have a couple of those.

Thanks.

Post by **mjrpes** » Sun Mar 13, 2005 7:39 am

What price range?

I like the Lian-li. Simple, black, no crap window on the side:

http://www.newegg.com/app/viewproductde ... 212&DEPA=0 ($75)

This case looks OK, and is cheaper:

http://www.newegg.com/app/viewproductde ... 059&DEPA=0 ($35)

Post by **GONNAFISTYA** » Sun Mar 13, 2005 11:58 am

Anything from Chieftec.

Post by **phantasmagoria** » Sun Mar 13, 2005 2:19 pm

my case cost a tenner and it's fantastic, go for budget \o/

Post by **bitWISE** » Sun Mar 13, 2005 4:20 pm

I love my Thermaltake case.

Its made out of pure steel. I weigh 230 lbs and I have stood on top of it many times. Not only is it strong but it looks great and is pretty quiet.

Post by **Grudge** » Sun Mar 13, 2005 4:28 pm

Those Xaser cases look horribly gay.

Post by **HM-PuFFNSTuFF** » Sun Mar 13, 2005 4:38 pm

http://www.chenming.com/601ae/601ael.htm?ProdID=81600
but not in the horrible colour pictured

Post by **Arkleseizure** » Sun Mar 13, 2005 4:40 pm

CoolerMaster.

Post by **Psyche911** » Sun Mar 13, 2005 5:02 pm

Brands for different needs. For specific models, I'd need to know what exactly you want.

For looks:
Lian Li
Coolermaster

Cheap:
Chenming/Chieftec Dragon series

Butt ugly:
Thermaltake

I myself have a Dragon case (like Puff posted, but Silver). It's served me well, and being that I have an aluminum one it is very light. I plan on installing a watercooling system this year, all internal with a double 120mm heatercore, so it's got a bit of room.

Post by **HM-PuFFNSTuFF** » Sun Mar 13, 2005 8:08 pm

Psyche911 wrote:Brands for different needs. For specific models, I'd need to know what exactly you want.

For looks:
Lian Li
Coolermaster

Cheap:
Chenming/Chieftec Dragon series

Butt ugly:
Thermaltake

I myself have a Dragon case (like Puff posted, but Silver). It's served me well, and being that I have an aluminum one it is very light. I plan on installing a watercooling system this year, all internal with a double 120mm heatercore, so it's got a bit of room.

I too have that case (in black). It's amazing. I have a 2.4ghz p4 that's overclocked to 3.2 ghz and my temperatures are always nice and low. Aluminum is definitely the way to go. (the fans help too)

Post by **phantasmagoria** » Sun Mar 13, 2005 8:09 pm

bitWISE wrote:I love my Thermaltake case.

Its made out of pure steel. I weigh 230 lbs and I have stood on top of it many times. Not only is it strong but it looks great and is pretty quiet.

i use mine as a seat all the time and i'm not exactly light...

i've also drilled three holes in the top and have three switches on it for its fans for when i play games. I just flick the switches and the fans turn on \o/.

Post by **SOAPboy** » Sun Mar 13, 2005 9:54 pm

I have an Xblade

Side No Cathodes on

now my gf has this X-Gamer or something like that.. lemme find..

Color Cases has it named all weird

Pretty nice.. not really flashy, and its totally toolless beyond mobo install.. and it DOES stay pretty cool with minimal fans..

now when we bought these they were "new" so we paid out the ass for em.. there like 60ish now..

Grr.. my hosting is being stupid.. give it some time.. -_-

Post by **Grudge** » Sun Mar 13, 2005 9:59 pm

lol, goth bling bling

Post by **SOAPboy** » Sun Mar 13, 2005 10:01 pm

Grudge wrote:lol, goth bling bling

yep.. bling is right.. dont hate because i have money

Post by **zeeko** » Sun Mar 13, 2005 10:13 pm

Post by **FlamingTP** » Sun Mar 13, 2005 10:22 pm

:lol:

Post by **Psyche911** » Sun Mar 13, 2005 10:38 pm

Nice steady hand with the camera there, SOAP.

Post by **Canis** » Mon Mar 14, 2005 12:38 am

Get an aluminum case if you have the money. They look cool and feel solid.

Post by **SOAPboy** » Mon Mar 14, 2005 12:55 am

Psyche911 wrote:Nice steady hand with the camera there, SOAP.

blame the shitty camera, and cathodes..

those were actually taken, with the camera on the floor.. :icon19:

Post by **AmIdYfReAk** » Mon Mar 14, 2005 1:27 am

Soap, i got the same case...

:icon32:

Post by **SOAPboy** » Mon Mar 14, 2005 4:10 am

AmIdYfReAk wrote:Soap, i got the same case...

:icon32:

its a great case.. ^_^

paid ALOT for it tho when i bought it.. 120 bucks.. but that was when they first came out so its all good..

Post by **Dr_Watson** » Mon Mar 14, 2005 4:22 am

why do people think "CPU" and "Computer" are synonyms?

Post by **SOAPboy** » Mon Mar 14, 2005 5:04 am

Dr_Watson wrote:why do people think "CPU" and "Computer" are synonyms?

he said CPU CASE

fucking tool

oh, and go look in a few networking books, they refer to CPU as the COMPUTER alot..

Post by **Dr_Watson** » Mon Mar 14, 2005 5:11 am

a "CPU Case" would be a protective case to put your CPU in... like the plastic box it comes in.
and if your networking books lrefer to a computer as a CPU you should stop reading TCP/IP for dummies... none of my books are written by those that wish to propogate stupididty in such a manner.

Post by **SOAPboy** » Mon Mar 14, 2005 5:20 am

Dr_Watson wrote:a "CPU Case" would be a protective case to put your CPU in... like the plastic box it comes in.
and if your networking books lrefer to a computer as a CPU you should stop reading TCP/IP for dummies... none of my books are written by those that wish to propogate stupididty in such a manner.

Pfft.. Read your books..