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11. January 2008 @ 19:28 |
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I'm sure Lp is lurking in the shadows somewhere. ;)
Rob I would look at these for a modest case. LINK You don't need anything extreme or even with 9 bays. lol. btw the Antec 900 has bays available you just have to remove a fan or two. ;)
The list I gave is what has free shipping and maybe a discount too and only the EGG choices. ;) Of course the first on the list might better suit my profile but hey it doesn't look to bad for the money. :D
You getting the itch yet?? Happy shopping!!!!! :P
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11. January 2008 @ 19:44 |
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OH I GOT THE ITCH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!... jsut gotta get the money to scratch it...lol
as for the case. im still going with the CM690...looked at it over at microcenter tonight i like the design of the case . the layout it has for the drives. plus ya can add up to 7 fans to it.. comes with 3 120mm in it allready.
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11. January 2008 @ 19:46 |
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heck to be honest, im pretty handy with wood working and i work where they sell plywood,hardwood,laminate ect.... i could just make/build my own case....lol dont think it would be to good for airflow
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didnt mean to double post.....
has anyone seen LP531 around?
I'm around...I've been busy trying to hammer out my contract with the city...The useless red-tape they make you go through...
Most City Attorney...and Managers...are useless in preparing a contract...
On that wooden case...here is one of mt favorites...
@Rob
I will take...and post some pic's...of the CM690 build...I did last night...I'll tell you what I liked...and did not like...
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11. January 2008 @ 19:50 |
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well i was joking around when i said that. i would have never thought of it being reality. that is way to sweet.... but dang im no that good at wood working..lol
@LP531 you get those invites?;)
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11. January 2008 @ 20:08 |
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@Rob
Got'em...Haven't had time to go there yet...Stupid contract...A new Cosmos 1000 Case...just came out...more geared for cooling over quiet...more of a gaming case...I believe I saw it at Tomshardware...they debuted it at CES...I think the article was under the coverage...of the CES show...
You can make a computer out of anything...a buddy of mine would make them out of cardboard pizza boxes...No Joke..:)
A buddy of mine has a Brand new...unused Antec 900 for sell...He went with the CM690 instead...because it is a business machine...
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11. January 2008 @ 20:10 |
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I remember seeing that a long time ago on extreme tech.
Anyway about the cases, I have to butt in and tell you about my favorite case. The Thermaltake Armor! Now you may say I'm biased because I have one. I'm not, it's honestly VERY good and that's why I own one.
I like the look of the Antec 1200, but where do you buy it?
Anyway the Armor is only a hundred dollars for one of the most fully featured and aesthetically pleasing cases out there.
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11. January 2008 @ 20:16 |
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The Armour is usually around $170...recently around $150...however...They are Nice cases...
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11. January 2008 @ 20:16 |
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Lp531,
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.A new Cosmos 1000 Case...just came out...more geared for cooling over quiet..
Beautiful case! I like that! Abuzar needs glasses! LOL!!jk The Thermaltake Armor is nice but this case is a work of art! It's not built, it's crafted! I want one!
Best Regards,
Russ
GigaByte 990FXA-UD5 - AMD FX-8320 @4.0GHz @1.312v - Corsair H-60 liquid CPU Cooler - 4x4 GB GSkill RipJaws DDR3/1866 Cas8, 8-9-9-24 - Corsair 400-R Case - OCZ FATAL1TY 550 watt Modular PSU - Intel 330 120GB SATA III SSD - WD Black 500GB SATA III - WD black 1 TB Sata III - WD Black 500GB SATA II - 2 Asus DRW-24B1ST DVD-Burner - Sony 420W 5.1 PL-II Suround Sound - GigaByte GTX550/1GB 970 Mhz Video - Asus VE247H 23.6" HDMI 1080p Monitor
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11. January 2008 @ 20:24 |
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11. January 2008 @ 20:31 |
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abuzar1,
Put the pipe down and back away from the computer! ROFLMAO!! Jk!
As my quote says, I was talking about the Cosmos 1000! LOL!!
I know you love your case, as I do my Cavalier, but the Cosmos 1000 is in another league! It's beautiful! By far the nicest looking case I've ever seen!
Best Regards,
Russ
GigaByte 990FXA-UD5 - AMD FX-8320 @4.0GHz @1.312v - Corsair H-60 liquid CPU Cooler - 4x4 GB GSkill RipJaws DDR3/1866 Cas8, 8-9-9-24 - Corsair 400-R Case - OCZ FATAL1TY 550 watt Modular PSU - Intel 330 120GB SATA III SSD - WD Black 500GB SATA III - WD black 1 TB Sata III - WD Black 500GB SATA II - 2 Asus DRW-24B1ST DVD-Burner - Sony 420W 5.1 PL-II Suround Sound - GigaByte GTX550/1GB 970 Mhz Video - Asus VE247H 23.6" HDMI 1080p Monitor
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11. January 2008 @ 21:02 |
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Yeah Abuzar1 stop teasing me about MY case like that :)
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11. January 2008 @ 21:04 |
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You know whats funny? Back when I was picking out my parts for the PC my cousins from Canada were over at my place. I had two choices for the case, and I showed them pics of both the Armor and the Cosmos 1000. Not one of them said that the Cosmos is better looking, and they didn't know the price difference either. So it wasn't like the Cosmos is not THAT good looking to justify it's price, I told them they had the exact same price. I personally prefer the Armor as well so it just comes down to personal preference. Also the Armor is definitely in the same league as the Cosmos, but yeah you're right your Cavalier isn't ;) lol kidding kidding!
As for the pipe, well I'm still in the festive mood. Maybe after a week or two.
EDIT: Deadrum, I got a computer in here faster so technically it's MY case. Thanks for the idea though otherwise I would probably have gone with a Antec 900. I can't even imagine not using a Full tower case now!
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11. January 2008 @ 21:16 |
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abuzar1---Thats why I make a smile :) after I respond like that. You cant tell I was sarcastically joking without it.
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11. January 2008 @ 21:21 |
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11. January 2008 @ 21:31 |
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abuzar1,
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but yeah you're right your Cavalier isn't ;) lol kidding kidding!
Aw!! Now you just had to go ahead and say that, But I would choose it over the "Armor" (Isn't that a Meat Packing Company?) LOL!!
First, I am not a fan of window cases to begin with, because many have cooling issues as there's usually no side vent and the fan, if there is one, is often in the wrong place to do any real good, more for show. Second, I think it's a very classy looking case that has a lot of working room for a Mid-Tower. Third, it's completely tool-less. And forth, It's much less expensive and does a better than average job of cooling!
Don't pick on this Pic now, I took it with our $1 Digital camera! LOL!!
Everything all looks the same color, it's just the flash on our $1 camera! LOL!!
Best Regards,
Russ
GigaByte 990FXA-UD5 - AMD FX-8320 @4.0GHz @1.312v - Corsair H-60 liquid CPU Cooler - 4x4 GB GSkill RipJaws DDR3/1866 Cas8, 8-9-9-24 - Corsair 400-R Case - OCZ FATAL1TY 550 watt Modular PSU - Intel 330 120GB SATA III SSD - WD Black 500GB SATA III - WD black 1 TB Sata III - WD Black 500GB SATA II - 2 Asus DRW-24B1ST DVD-Burner - Sony 420W 5.1 PL-II Suround Sound - GigaByte GTX550/1GB 970 Mhz Video - Asus VE247H 23.6" HDMI 1080p Monitor
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11. January 2008 @ 21:34 |
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Hey now don't feel bad, I was just kidding! You got an excellent case there, I like how you painted your drive silver.
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11. January 2008 @ 21:42 |
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abuzar1,
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Hey now don't feel bad, I was just kidding! You got an excellent case there, I like how you painted your drive silver.
I was just funnin with you! LOL!! I looked all over for a Silver Floppy and the best I could find was someone selling Silver fronts for $40 that may or may not work! My Neighbor's Wife was going to the Auto Parts and I gave her a bay blank to take with her and she matched it to the right color perfectly. I carefully took the face, disk door and button off and Sprayed it with two coats. I know, floppies are out but lots of times where I still need one so I got my silver drive. And thank you! It does look nice!
Best Regards,
Russ
GigaByte 990FXA-UD5 - AMD FX-8320 @4.0GHz @1.312v - Corsair H-60 liquid CPU Cooler - 4x4 GB GSkill RipJaws DDR3/1866 Cas8, 8-9-9-24 - Corsair 400-R Case - OCZ FATAL1TY 550 watt Modular PSU - Intel 330 120GB SATA III SSD - WD Black 500GB SATA III - WD black 1 TB Sata III - WD Black 500GB SATA II - 2 Asus DRW-24B1ST DVD-Burner - Sony 420W 5.1 PL-II Suround Sound - GigaByte GTX550/1GB 970 Mhz Video - Asus VE247H 23.6" HDMI 1080p Monitor
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11. January 2008 @ 22:09 |
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OK I've found it!!! Go here and check it out. lol. Anything that looks like a golfball is ok in my book. hehehe. :P
NOW back to reality!! Unless something comes out with proven rave reviews I'll get the Thermalright or AC Freezer 7 Pro. :D I've done enough research on the matter and I keep seeing those come up test after test and many folks like them and REAL world accounts for bunches with me. ;)
....gm
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Mixed 2 thoughts there fellas. ;) The Thermalright is in the tests that I see and the AC Freezer 7 is LIKED by all that takes a chance on it, well seems that way anyway. :P For $25 delivered and the temps that I keep hearing how can you NOT at least try it!!!
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11. January 2008 @ 22:10 |
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I used to have a floppy drive in my old PC(remember the one with the E6400?), but I decided not to put it in my new PC mainly because I don't like it's cable lol. If I ever need it I will just open up the side and put it in temporarily.
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11. January 2008 @ 22:39 |
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You can't really go wrong with the AC Freezer 7 Pro. It's cheap too.
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11. January 2008 @ 22:48 |
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@abuzar
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Russ he made that case for a case modding contest at extremetech. You can't buy it. I was just talking about readily available cases.
The wood case I showed has complete guides that the builder posted...with all measurements...so you can do it...as a build it yourself project...
The guy who designed...it has since...started manufacturing them in limited numbers...the guy was in design school for furniture when he came up with it...he was since started manufacturing...limited edition custom furniture...so...it is now commercially available...I have the link somewhere...I will post it...once I find it...
Here he is...Nick Falzone Design...
http://www.nickfalzonedesign.com/
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11. January 2008 @ 22:53 |
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Since it's a custom work and it's basically art it's probably gonna cost a crap load too. Some of us could probably afford it *NuckNFuts* lol.
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11. January 2008 @ 23:13 |
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It could be built for...what ever amount you wanted to spend...the material could literally be FREE...it does not have to be done the exact same way...with all the custom joints...I would make one out of distressed looking material...it does not have to look like...fine furniture...I put it up...just for ideas...not to be replicated to a Tee...:)
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11. January 2008 @ 23:24 |
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No I meant if one was to buy it from him.
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12. January 2008 @ 01:17 |
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Originally posted by Lp531:
I will take...and post some pic's...of the CM690 build...I did last night...I'll tell you what I liked...and did not like...
You did one last night too?? I'm finishing mine up right now with the same case. ;) Been taking pics all along as well. I'll post links of course but the case isn't too bad except it isn't TRULY TOOLESS. I like it tho. Good case I think. ;)
....gm
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