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Old 04-January-05, 05:38 AM   #1 (permalink)
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Okay, so you wanna make some cash but you're on a REEEEALLY tight budget yeah?? Check out this case... http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduc...148-023&depa=0 $45.00 after shipping, and the powersupply is actually USABLE!!!! works great for all the builds i've done lately.. here's some pics of the voltages on the power supply and the case while being set up.. notice the amps on the power supply? NIIICE lol (for what it is at least)

Also: this is the case i've used for my last 3 customers.. thats all.. not for myself or anything.. heh.. my specs in my tag might give some people the wrong impression....

Pimp:
Cheap for what it is
Nice 450W power supply
Adequate ventilation
pretty quiet even with regular air flow case fans
a little "bling" from the two blue "eyes" on the front
large optorite bezels fit behind the door

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sharp edges (corners)
stubborn/flimsy back (PCI/mobo area)
dont expect a nexus to fit behind the door lol
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Old 10-January-05, 03:06 PM   #2 (permalink)
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Nice write up. How many fan spots are in the front?
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Old 10-January-05, 09:43 PM   #3 (permalink)
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theres 2 in front +1 in the bottom of the case and 2 in the rear.. but i would only fill all the fan ports if i needed perfect airflow... when i use this case i just put 2 standard airflow fans in the back and call it good

Also: one thing you should do w/ this case is keep it on a flat surface, hardwood floor or desk..... putting it on carpet will block airflow.... cant really complain for the price and what you get... just thought other system builders could appreciate this case for their tight-budget builds... the frame is strong, but this side panels are a little thin... the case overall is quite modable

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Old 12-January-05, 05:37 PM   #4 (permalink)
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good writeup, more inside pics? some of my customers might like that
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Old 12-January-05, 11:04 PM   #5 (permalink)
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good writeup, more inside pics? some of my customers might like that

sure thing.. now umm.. leme see where those would be at.... ehhh.. ok here we go...

notice in the 2nd pic the case gets all its airflow from the bottom fan port, and the bottom of the front grill.... this isnt such a bad thing except for the fact that you CAN NOT put it on carpet and expect to get ANY airflow..... keep this in mind, or trim the bottom of the front before giving it to your customers if you have a dremel... wont hurt the case's look at all

removable mobo tray? Ehhh! i dont even remember.. cuz i never remove them even when they are removeable... i know i'm the most no0b3rish system builder there is.. but i dont see much reason in removing them lol

BE CAREFUL when removing the pci slot covers that come standard on the case.. the did a crappy job with slicing them well enough for them to be easily removeable.. i bent the crap out of the back of the first case i used lol but its apparent i still went back for a 2nd.. and 3rd.. and 4th.. etc etc...

The clear plastic on front lights up blue-ish almost uv-like.... if you didnt notice on Newegg's pics...
My customers love the fact that they have a little "bling"... makes em feel special that their computer is "cool!!!" and "Lights up like mine!!" lol

And Finally: the case comes in black case with a silver door as well... easier to mach for some people...
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