about time for a new case i reckon

madcat · TweakNOOB Joined: 23 Sep 2004 Posts: 164

ok so wot would be a gr8 case to go 2 from my old 1 that is about 1 year old
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Xal · Posted: Tue Oct 26, 2004 5:20 am Post subject:

I have heard great things about the Tsunami dream case. I love the way it looks :-)
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Zero_Fresh · Posted: Tue Oct 26, 2004 3:41 pm Post subject:

^^seconded, thirded and forthded^^^

That is my most favorited case on the market right now. Yet I don't own one. Go fig..
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[TN] Nathan · ALMIGHTY PWNER! Joined: 14 Feb 2002 Posts: 7406

Get an X-Dreamer if you want a good cheap case.
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JayDubya · Posted: Tue Oct 26, 2004 11:01 pm Post subject:

Very true. The case doesn't seem to bad, but i'm not sold on the PSU that comes with it. There are definately better but then again there are definately worse.

It should do well for an inexpensive and efficient upgrade.
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Yoshida · UberTweaker Joined: 24 Dec 2003 Posts: 1219

i love my xdreamer, ::gives it a huggle:: only downside i see with this case, is its very sensitive when it comes to scratches and fingerprints especially if you get a black one.

mojo1340 · UberTweaker Joined: 19 Jun 2004 Posts: 1022

I like my X-Dreamer as well. I did replace the power supply, but I have a buddy who has been running the stock one for almost 2 years with no troubles. I think these cases are hard to beat for the money.

Xal · Posted: Wed Oct 27, 2004 2:27 am Post subject:

whatever is in your budget and blows your hair back

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Sally · UberTweaker Joined: 31 Mar 2004 Posts: 1158 Location: WA

<----I have a rack-mount 'thing'.....fetish......whatever...so my input on what most people consider to be a STYLISH case doesn't really hold water. Don't get the case that everyone else has...b/c that's definitely been done. I'd say just get something that you would be proud to have represnt you. Screw the budget.
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Xal · Posted: Wed Oct 27, 2004 3:09 am Post subject:

My case is an old case that used to be the home of an AMD k6 266, I gutted it, fitted a new PSU, put in a window and a crapload of fans, painted it black and silver and vuala, completely unique.

My next project is to make my own case, wood, glass and ceramic tiles, it'll way a ton but I never move my rig anyway

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racing87stang · Posted: Wed Oct 27, 2004 4:04 am Post subject:

I would agree with sally. Get a case that no one else has. like some cheapo on ebay. I got mine for 8 bucks plus shipping. not a bad 32 bucks total. with 400w psu which to today still has yet to blow on me. This case was modded a few times and til I can get my site back up ill leave to your imagination. But yeah try ebay or pricegrabber check that stuff out. Make sur eyou get something with good flow if your gonna tweak or game. or alot of room inside for a water setup.
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madcat · TweakNOOB Joined: 23 Sep 2004 Posts: 164

ok so a case that no 1 else has i never thought this would be such a hard choice 2 make
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Sally · UberTweaker Joined: 31 Mar 2004 Posts: 1158 Location: WA

Yeah, it's never easy but it is alot of fun to look! I guess the biggest thing is having something that will match your style or personality. If that means getting an antech SOHO server tower or one of the many spoofs of it, then that's totally ok. But if you don't want to look like the rest than modify it to uniqueness. Go nuts!
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JayDubya · Posted: Wed Oct 27, 2004 12:42 pm Post subject:

If you aren't into modding, i would definately grab the x-dreamer. If you don't mind getting down and dirty and risking your case's life a little bit, search around and see if you find anything that looks like it'd be fun to mod.
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Hoedizzy · Posted: Wed Oct 27, 2004 12:53 pm Post subject:

Everyone here is pretty much right, pick something that fits your personality. The best case is the one that looks like nothing else out there. You could buy any case but if you want to stand out buy one that you can "make your own"

JayDubya · Posted: Wed Oct 27, 2004 1:07 pm Post subject:

Hoedizzy is right. You've gotta get something that fits your personality.
You could be like Nate when he reviews or like me when i'm broke . . .

[img]http://uploader.dealdonkey.com/uploads/Picture 022.jpg[/img]
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A case would definately be a good idea though
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madcat · TweakNOOB Joined: 23 Sep 2004 Posts: 164

i like the look of this 1 so im askin the parents 4 it when they get home from work this could take a bit considering i got my new cooler today i will say something like the cooler is useless with out this new case

http://www.newegg.com/app/viewproductdesc.asp?description=11-156-155&DEPA=1
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Sally · UberTweaker Joined: 31 Mar 2004 Posts: 1158 Location: WA

I must say, that's pretty sexy. I sorta just want to touch it
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madcat · TweakNOOB Joined: 23 Sep 2004 Posts: 164

yer i went for my own style like you said and i think that 1 really will go good with my setup of things and yes it does make u want to touch it

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Sally · UberTweaker Joined: 31 Mar 2004 Posts: 1158 Location: WA

You'll have to do some before and after shots and specs:
CPU TEMP
CASE TEMP
DRAG COEFFICIENT
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madcat · TweakNOOB Joined: 23 Sep 2004 Posts: 164

i can tell you that the cpu is at 53 degress right now as we speak and that the case is at 45 or something
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madcat · TweakNOOB Joined: 23 Sep 2004 Posts: 164

but i havent got round 2 putting the new cooler on it yet so uit should drop alot hopefully

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