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cozza1987
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30. May 2004 @ 19:08 |
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Yeah, i think your requirements, you might not get Praetor...
I have seen heaps of nice looking ones with 6x 5.25 bays but above that, well they start looking like a ... hummm Server... lol
U may just have 2 take the front off, get a drill and start modding.... :-)
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Praetor
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30. May 2004 @ 19:22 |
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well they start looking like a ... hummm Server
Well I was kinda hoping for a server case... full towers (like the one i have which has everything i need except for the dual 80mm inputs) dont quite cut it anymore :(
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cozza1987
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30. May 2004 @ 19:29 |
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Yea i mean like they start looking like a server.. crappy cases they look Shit (well really a server case basicalyl justs sits there and does nutting really)
But you may have to get 1 and do some mod's to it to get the fan holes and crap like that.
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Kamran
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30. May 2004 @ 19:39 |
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what about the zorro case?
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Praetor
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30. May 2004 @ 19:42 |
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LOL i dont want my case looking like some teenybopper's "leet" computer that their parents bought for them or something you know? (which is why i tend to avoid the ever-so-common Chenming/Antec cases everyone seems to like to show-off :P)
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30. May 2004 @ 19:44 |
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Oh i get ya so your the one that wouldnt have a trciked out honda u wud rather have a ford mustang with alloy wheels?
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cozza1987
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30. May 2004 @ 19:45 |
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teenybopper's "leet" computer
Lmfao,
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Praetor
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30. May 2004 @ 19:59 |
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Oh I get ya so your the one that wouldnt have a trciked out honda u wud rather have a ford mustang with alloy wheels?
LOL to be honest neither. With the cost of gas these days, I walk but in keeping with the analogy, id want a tricked out mustang. ... but yea i'm still looking .. gonna build the system by August so i got some time to play still.
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The_OGS
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7. June 2004 @ 09:01 |
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ABit AB9 Pro
Intel Core 2 Duo E6420 @ 2.4GHz
2GB OCZ PC2-6400 Platinum XTC R2
ATI Radeon X1900XT 512MB
Enermax Liberty 620W
320GB/16MB WD, 150GB/16MB Raptor
Plextor PX-755SA DVD (SATA)
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Praetor
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7. June 2004 @ 13:09 |
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None of them have enough externally accessable 5.25 bays! :( (and they are mostly midtowers if im not mistaken). I do like Chieftek's BX model tho, its a refreshing change from the overused AX601. Hehe apparently aluminum isnt metal... (or isnt metal enough :P)
Looks like im gonna be buying another Prism (damn im getting bored of this case lol)
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7. June 2004 @ 13:23 |
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Here's one with plenty of bays now all you have to do is live with its looks.
# Features: Enhanced enterprise server single system all-in-one solution.
# Built-in dual 350W redundant power system.
# 15 disk drive Bays (5.25" * 12 and 3.5*3), suitable for internal raid system.
# Dimensions: 9.00"(W) * 25.0"(H) * 25.2"(D); 25.0(W) *65.0(H)*64.0(D)cm.
http://www.directron.com/7200b.html
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7. June 2004 @ 13:24 |
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Sorry that one may have been already suggested.
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Praetor
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7. June 2004 @ 13:55 |
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Lol that looks ok ('sides I intend to grind it down and repaint it ... always wanted to do that anyways). Very nice indeed (and yes it was already suggested)... how many of those 5.25s are external accessable (since I put all my hdds in hdd brackets/coolers anyways).
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cozza1987
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7. June 2004 @ 14:19 |
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Looks like 11x External.
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7. June 2004 @ 14:22 |
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I like the dual redundant 350w power supplies. Do you think that more might be required for your needs? I'm building a new system too I've been waiting for PCI express. Are you building a server or starting a busines that requires that many 5.25 bays? I'm kind of leaning toward a Lian Li case with 6 5.25 bays, I'll be lucky to fill those. Just curious.
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cozza1987
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7. June 2004 @ 14:33 |
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Front View
Side View
Back View
It doesnt look like a bad case. I suggested this 1 earlier, i just dont like the Blue....
The case for Praetor is just for his own Computer.
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7. June 2004 @ 14:40 |
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I know that you had suggested it earlier but I posted before I remembered. Hm you don't think that Praetor didn't follow your original link do you? The only thing that I posted that was different were the specs. LOL
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7. June 2004 @ 15:14 |
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Praetor
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7. June 2004 @ 15:17 |
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I clicked on the different links to pop up pictures of the front and side but I think I also annihilate javascript for that site when it came up so I was kinda SOL :P
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I like the dual redundant 350w power supplies. Do you think that more might be required for your needs? I'm
Not really, I'm looking to power other things than just my computer with that PSU (a buddy of mine, electrician, made a bunch of variable DC voltage convertors that use the smaller molex connector to convert to the type of plug that you find on DC adaptors (cant remember what they are called) but in either case, I dont use floppy-type power connectors since I dont have a floppy drive so I might as well use that power for other stuff (in either case I rarely use the PSU that comes with the case, I get my own beforehand).
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Are you building a server or starting a busines that requires that many 5.25 bays?
Two fan controllers, two optical drives, potentially a wattmeter from the PSU, 4+ harddrives each with a harddrive cooler (havnt decided between the new Hardcano or the Vantec one) Add a Matrix Orbital and thats potentially 11 as it is hehe.
Anyone have any idea what that fan looking thing is on the side view of the case? That's gonna be a pain in the arse if my harddrive racks ram into that thing. ... and god wtf is with the bottom mount PSUs???? Bad idea, all the heat generated by the PSUs (potentially the second warmest thing in the case) will be floating up toowards the main area ... ugh bad designers! bad!
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Hm you don't think that Praetor didn't follow your original link do you?
Oh I did, I just accidentally firewalled that site from making use of scripts and popups and virtually everything else :P
Seems like a decent case ... except for the PSU issue .... i guess with only one PSU I can use a duct to use a 120mm fan to force most of the heat out right away but dunno we'll see ... i got a month to decide :P
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7. June 2004 @ 15:43 |
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Was just teasing Neph, I thought you must have missed something, it happens. BTW if someone could tell Asus that we don't need floppies then I could update my bios without one other piece of useless old technology.
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Praetor
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7. June 2004 @ 16:46 |
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Update bios eh? :P (you can tell i jump on the opportunity to do that all the time) :P Anyone know anything solid on the BTX spec for cases and mobos?
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cozza1987
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7. June 2004 @ 17:14 |
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The BTX form factor specification gives developers options to balance thermal management, acoustics, system performance, and size in the system form factors and stylish designs that are desired in today's products. The BTX form factor is a clear break from previous ATX form factor layouts and was developed with emerging technologies such as Serial ATA, USB 2.0, and PCI Express*.
Thermal improvements come primarily from taking advantage of in-line airflow. The BTX defined in-line airflow layout allows many of the main board components (i.e.: processor, chipset, and graphics controller) to utilize the same primary fan airflow, thereby reducing the need for, and noise from, additional system fans. In some cases this also allows fewer and/or less expensive heat sinks to be used when compared to ATX solutions. The system level acoustics are also improved by the reduced air turbulence within the in-line airflow system. The BTX layout supports better component placement for back panel I/O controllers ? important as the signal speed of external devices continues to increase. In addition to smaller than microATX system sizes, BTX was designed to scale up to tower size systems using the same core layout by increasing the number of system slots included.
Taken from - http://www.formfactors.org/FFDetail.asp?FFID=12&CatID=1
More detailed info can be found - http://www.formfactors.org/developer/specs/BTX_Specification%20v1.0a.pdf
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cozza1987
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7. June 2004 @ 17:21 |
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Hm you don't think that Praetor didn't follow your original link do you?
Well obviously he didnt as he didnt know how many External Drive bays it had, which is clearly indicated in the Front View Picture...
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Oh I did, I just accidentally firewalled that site from making use of scripts and popups and virtually everything else :P
And as he said there...
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7. June 2004 @ 17:36 |
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Sometimes it takes a hammer. LOL
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Praetor
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7. June 2004 @ 17:39 |
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LOL ... ya im looking forward to the BTX formfactor when it debutes .... course im not gonna pay an arm, leg, eyeball and ear for it though......
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