Umm well this hasnt been my week... While I was working on my made from scratch case I managed to crack the plexiglass mobo tray, and knock the top of the case onto the floor where the alumium bent and broke (where it was epoxied). This is the second time I've had to glue this thing and it doesnt look like the case would be very sturdy if I did finish it.

So Im looking for an inverted motherboard style case like the Lian Li V-series have only a lot cheaper (but feel free to post all cases so I can compare) I'm not hangin up my modding tools or quitting, I've just decided that its in my computers best interest to have a manufacured case and then mod the hell out of it.

Here is a few choices start on PR here

Do a google search for inverted mobo style cases.

Or click the linky LINKY iT UNDER $65.00

One of the most appealing characteristics of the SilverStone TJ06, besides its looks, is its BTX style cooling.

It has 3 small problems here if you can live with that look to be a good case.

Pros

• Styling, the case looks freakin' great
• Great cooling performance, BTX-like design
• Roomy with the right equipment
• Front ports that are numerous and out of plain view
• Tool-less
• Support for dual CPU systems
• Quiet

Lows

• It can't hold many popular motherboards, ABIT IC7-MAX3
• Needs an ATX motherboard power cable extension for most power supplies
• Needs to include extra long ATA and SATA cables
• Incompatible with several VGA coolers

Specifications

• Material: Aluminum front panel, 0.8mm SECC body
• Color: Black, Silver
• Motherboards: Extended ATX, ATX, Micro ATX
• Drive Bay:
  • Exposed: 5.25" x 5, 3.5" x 2
  • Hidden: 3.5" x 6
• Cooling System:
  
  • Front: 120mm intake fan, 2200rpm, 21dBA
  • Front: 80mm intake fan, 2200rpm, 21dBA
  • Rear: 120mm exhaust fan, 2200rpm, 21dBA
  • Customized 120mm CPU wind tunnel
• Expansion Slot: 7
• Front I/O Port:
  
  • USB2.0 x 4
  • IEEE1394 x 1
  • audio x 1
  • MIC x 1
• Power Supply: Optional Standard PS2 (ATX), Redundant PS2
• Net Weight: 11kg
• Dimensions: 205 mm (W) x 566 mm (H) x 474 mm (D)

Thanks a bunch! Bling to you!

That first case with the 3 problems wont bother me at all. I've got an X-connect with a 17" ATX power cable so no problem there. My Zalman Vf700 Cu points the other way so nothing wrong with #2. And problem 3 shouldnt be an issue and if it is shouldnt be hard to over come. Thanks!

This case is almost the same thing....

AeroCool Spiral Galaxies Case - Black/Silver $90.00
http://www.xoxide.com/aerocool-spira...s-case-bs.html
Features:

• Twin 120mm Fan Air Tunnel Technology
• ”Honeycomb” side panel for EMI protection
• Key lock
• USB2.0 and IEEE1394 Firewire
• Tooless Push-and-Click fan installation
• Rear HDD mounting for quick hot air dissipation
• PSU shock absorbers for quieter operation
• Tooless Push-and-Click expansion slots

Specifications

• Dimensions: 540 x 205 x 488mm (H x W x D)
• External 5.25” Drive Bays: 5
• External 3.5” Drive Bays: 2
• Internal 3.5” Drive Bays: 6
• Material: 0.8mm SECC Chassis, ABS and Aluminum Front Panel
• Compatibility: 12” x 9.6” ATX, 9.6” x 9.6” MATX, 12” x 13” EATX
• I/O: 2 x USB2.0, 1 x IEEE1394 Firewire, 2 x Audio
• Cooling System: 1 x Air Tunnel, 1 x 120mm Front Fan, 1 x 80mm Front Fan, 1 x 120mm Rear Fan

no!!!!!! my zalman 7700 CU HSF wont fit on the Enermax CS-718 MaxFlow ATX Case

I'd recommend the Silverstone case as well. I've got the TJ01 and it's a really nice case.

Rob

I guess I panicked for nothing... My zalman will fit on that case but dang its goin to be close.

BTW is there anyway I can get that case w/o a PSU? Cause I already have 3 laying around...

EDIT: WHOA!!! I guess I was looking at the enermax review and seeing the $65 tag that you posted. I guess thats the SilverStone case. I dont see much difference between the two besides the LCD on the enermax that I dont really want. Besides the brush aluminum looks sweet and would look great with my planned window design!

EDIT EDIT!!! DOUBLE WHOA!!!! It's not anywhere near $65 the link you gave was for the review but the links at the bottom for pricing are for some other case... Cheapest I could find was $99 plus $14 s/h

Quote: Originally Posted by Dreyco I guess I panicked for nothing... My zalman will fit on that case but dang its goin to be close. BTW is there anyway I can get that case w/o a PSU? Cause I already have 3 laying around... EDIT: WHOA!!! I guess I was looking at the enermax review and seeing the $65 tag that you posted. I guess thats the SilverStone case. I dont see much difference between the two besides the LCD on the enermax that I dont really want. Besides the brush aluminum looks sweet and would look great with my planned window design! EDIT EDIT!!! DOUBLE WHOA!!!! It's not anywhere near $65 the link you gave was for the review but the links at the bottom for pricing are for some other case... Cheapest I could find was $99 plus $14 s/h

Sorry about that that was an error on my part. here is a new link.

HERE

Silverstone Temjin 6 (SST-TJ06-S)- Silver color Special WIND TUNNEL Design Computer Tower PC Case- Won No. 1 Award on Tom's Hardware Reivew

Sale Price: $128.00

SST-TJ06 won NO. 1 OVERALL SCORE ON TOM'S HARDWARE REVIEW Also has a bunch of cases to see specs and info on.

Well it sounds like I'm goin to be getting the Enermax that was reviewed here (the actual one) at a used price. So I'm glad everyone helped me find reviews and showed me the different styles

Any time for a fellow pimp.