I have this awesome idea for a mod but I'm not sure when and how long it will take to implement, so I'm in a position debating wether to get this case:



or building a custom one. Now, I don't want to reveal my custom case project just yet, so could you guys list some of the pros and cons of custom vs stock cases? Thanks!

heh yah, this is one of those questions that need be answered by one word YES! that SOB could be PIMP'ed up so many ways, lets see hmm cut out the grills there on the side and replace them with other grills ,get a big@$$ window kti and a few cathodes and maybe a face job for the bezel..well that might keep yah busy for a few days!

Quote: heh yah, this is one of those questions that need be answered by one word YES! that SOB could be PIMP'ed up so many ways, lets see hmm cut out the grills there on the side and replace them with other grills ,get a big@$$ window kti and a few cathodes and maybe a face job for the bezel..well that might keep yah busy for a few days!

I know that I could pimp it up pretty nice, but that wasn't my question

Wow , that case is bigger then my first apartment.

Custom.

You'll build it to your specs and therefore, be a lot happier with it.

Rob

Thanks for the opinion Rob

Depends on your time, money, skills and tools...I've you've got them all, then by all means, build it from scratch. If you're lacking in any of them, I would pimp out the case you've got there...

custom...

that case has so many possblites...

I can see it now...

lol i remeber when the kids at school first saw my modded computer..they asked if it could fly because it had so many fans LMAO!

Quote: lol i remeber when the kids at school first saw my modded computer..they asked if it could fly because it had so many fans LMAO!

There's a challenge for you, a hovering or even flying computer that doesn't crash!

Quote: Originally Posted by ShoRyukEn There's a challenge for you, a hovering or even flying computer that doesn't crash!

I think a lot of us are just working on pcs that stay on our desks that don't crash >_<

Both. If you don't already have one, get a decent case that has mod potential, and put your gear in it while you're working on your custom case. That way, you're not wasting $$ on a case that's only short term. You can take your time with your custom rig (without feeling rushed), and then mod the h3ll outta the other case.

A decent stock case is cule, but you'll be forced into the hardware and aesthetic design that the manufacturer chooses (hardware placement, fan placement, etc.) unless you mod it.

A custom case will allow you to have total control over what you want to add, where you want to add it, and how you want it to look.
If you already have a decent case, then just keep using it while you build your custom case.
Bottom line: build a custom case without putting yourself in a bind to do it.