What does your current computer case look like?

[chatbox]

Trying to find out what computer case people use.

Please post links to pictures (yours or the manufacturer's), price paid and purchase location...

[enforcerviper]

cheiftec dragon black aluminum with window and front usb2/ieee1394.

From outcast computers, HIGHLY recommened them.

I got this case for an astounding ~60$ SHIPPED! with free logitech elite keyboard!

[lazybum131]

I'm using the Antec Sonata, I like the plain black look.

Bought it for $140 plus tax and shipping from Vibe Computers. It includes the Truepower 380S PSU, which itself is probably worth ~70-80 dollars.

Sorry no pics since I don't have a digital camera, but you can just go to Antec's site for some.

[TenzoR]

Lian Li plain and simple

[PriceChopper]

Using a KingWin 424

Like the looks and the window, but i feel that the inside of the case is cramped. Pics below are a few days old, but i just added/removed some stuff and a little wire managament yesterday and don't have updated pics.

http://members.rogers.com/inspirations/case101.jpg
http://members.rogers.com/inspirations/case102.jpg
http://members.rogers.com/inspirations/case103.jpg

[BEpsilon]

Here is mine - Chenbro Junior:

http://www.coolcases.com/cases/sr20x05_s_ol_2b.jpg

I love it, even though it is not aluminum. High-quality server-grade case, and certified for dual Athlon/Xeon.

And my next HTPC/2nd PC will probably go into this:

http://www.sfu.ca/~wilsonl/PICS/CompaqDPENSDT-t.png

If I can find one, that is. -_-

[jb22]

I'm using a Antec SX1000II. I got it from Infonec and I think I paid arounf $120 or $130 and that was without a power supply. I really like the case, it's kind of big but that's pretty good as my cpu and mobo temps rarely go over 35c, I'm usually at 30c.

http://www.antec-inc.com/images/400/SX1000II_front.jpg http://www.antec-inc.com/images/400/SX1000II_inside.jpg

Here's a link ot it's specs: http://www.antec-inc.com/us/pro_details_en...p?ProdID=81003# (http://www.antec-inc.com/us/pro_details_enclosure.php?ProdID=81003#)

Funny thing is that I don't know how to remove the front air filter to clean it. I had Infonec build me my PC so I didn't actually put it together and I can't seem to remove it so if anyone knows how please let me know.

[JayPatel]

same as price chopper

[StephTheGeek]

http://www.kid-computers.com/images/catalog/image/i_10010.gif

No laughing! I :wub: my kitty case.

I think it was about $70 three years back.

[yiggy]

http://www.chenming.com/601ae/601ael.htm

but all steel and no window.

can computers for around $80 i think.

should've gone for the aluminum w/ window in hindsight.

[justlam_]

Dimension 4600 Here (http://www.dell.ca). came as a package wit the french dell deal. (only O/S french, just upgrade and english system for low low price and brand name :P )

Edit: Oh, and location is at home - order online

[Keelie]

my case :D (http://www.canadacomputers.com/products/cases/supercase_pc115-big.jpg)

[Absolute]

My server is the same as JB22; my Windows comp is a jet black elgonated case, with two colour rods on the front that cycle through colours. It alsohas a digital thermometer on the front, which comes in handy during the hot summer months. :)

It looks like this, but this model doesn't have the digital readout:

https://www.casedepot.com/images/C4420b-2.jpg

I also have a 286 desktop case for my router, and a 486 AST case for my backup server.

[bountyh]

I HAVE THE CHENBRO GAMING BOMB BLUE


MY CASE IS THE BLUE ONE (http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/other/display/chenbro_2.html)

[S...]

Great thread!

Mine is just a plain full-tower case on wheels. I have no idea what the name brand is, I bought it at a local computer store...

S.

[Fox2k]

Antec SX1030B

http://www.fox2k.net/iB_html/mods/23.jpg
I bought it at a local store in ottawa (stock). It's been discontinued, but the SX1040 is still being made I think..and it's very similar.

Also have a SilverStone ATX case which is housing my server:

http://www.fox2k.net/sstchassis/ss2.jpg
http://www.fox2k.net/sstchassis/bays.jpg

It's going to be available in North America soon I think.

[Matrx]

Originally posted by enforcerviper@Jan 25 2004, 02:37 PM
cheiftec dragon black aluminum with window and front usb2/ieee1394.

From outcast computers, HIGHLY recommened them.

I got this case for an astounding ~60$ SHIPPED! with free logitech elite keyboard!
Now that's an AMAZING price.

Good find.

[legion]

Behold the craptastic $10 generic glory that is my case:

http://members.rogers.com/legatus/images/casenstein.jpg

The case cover's been acting as my bedside table for the past few years, so I've had to learn to live with the guts hanging out every which way. Between the fact that I can only mount a tiny rear exhaust fan and the tendency for all my LEDs to fall out if I so much as touch the thing, it's painfully obvious that I sooo need a new case :P

Aaanyway, on the topic of Kitty cases, I miss the one we used to have at work. Someone bought up the last one we had in stock a couple of weeks back and I don't think we're getting any more in... *sniff* ...it brought a certain vibe to the place. A kitty vibe that's gone forever.

[Action Jackson]

Here's 2 out of 5 that I have:

http://www.addtronics.com/gif/7896A.jpg

MECCA CP-101 (http://www.sonnam.com/images/products/mecca%2Dblk%2Ejpg)

[avz]

Cheap generic case cut up and painted.

http://e2ix.com/images/Image001.jpg

[sleepyguy]

Originally posted by Matrx+Jan 25 2004, 08:49 PM--></span><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (Matrx @ Jan 25 2004, 08:49 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> <!--QuoteBegin--enforcerviper@Jan 25 2004, 02:37 PM
cheiftec dragon black aluminum with window and front usb2/ieee1394.&nbsp;

From outcast computers, HIGHLY recommened them.

I got this case for an astounding ~60$ SHIPPED! with free logitech elite keyboard!
Now that's an AMAZING price.

Good find. [/b][/quote]
I got the same case and the same deal :)

Hehe... free open box Elite Keyboard... Alum Black case + free ship :)

Haven't even used the case yet :)

[blainehamilton]

Antec sonata with a truepower 430w power supply.

Black and quiet. Not that being black matters. I just don't like to be able to hear my computer over the vacuum cleaner...
:P

[WallyThacker]

Systems I care about and use:

System one: whatever crap noname case Emachines uses

System two: crap white thing

System three: guts just lay on a table. Couldn't be bothered using a case.

[henryh]

Originally posted by WallyThacker@Jan 26 2004, 12:16 AM
System three: guts just lay on a table. Couldn't be bothered using a case.
I want to see a picture of that. :D

[frogeee]

Currently using a Minion IMT 4000 that I bought from itsmypostoffice, along with a Zalman ZM300A-APF 300W PSU. Can you say QUIET???

http://img.comercioonline.com.br/produtos/Gabinete/ATX/gabiatmi01_03.jpg

[blade604]

My generic case for $80.

http://www.raidmax.com/images/ATX868WSP.jpg

[decadent]

paid 65$ shipped at outcastcomputers.com with free keyboard

same design as the Antec 1000 series, just the front bezel is different and no rear/front case fans are included.
Mine as a side fan and no window

Chieftec Matrix MX (http://www.chieftecusa.com/matrix.htm)

http://www.chieftecusa.com/images/MatrixMX1.jpghttp://www.logitech.com/lang/images/0/752.gif

[Hippak]

I have a couple of Lian Li PC-6070.

Once you try a Lian Li you can never go back. Incredible build quality, very nice removable MOBO tray ect. Tons of thumb screws.. Heck even the box is very high quality and has a sponge type of padding instead of crappy foam. If you can afford a Lian Li go for it. :)


http://www.bigfootcomputers.com/Merchant2/graphics/00000001/lianli/cases/pc6070_big.jpg

[Chemical2001]

Here's Mine.
http://www.pricoinsa.es/barebones/SN45G/sn45g.jpg
I'm thinking about adding in one of these clearview cases to it..
http://www.outsideloop.com/images/clearview/CVB_FreeStanding.jpg

[ashtray13]

Antec SX1040B here.. Paid 140 + tax w/ 400W Antec PS

[scottrempel]

Antec plusview1000AMG.....one sexy heavy lady :lol:

[ullyeus]

http://www.dechaine.com/junk/newcase1.jpg

[Doom Dealer]

Running an Antec Super Lanboy as shown here (http://www.antec-inc.com/images/160/SuperLanboy.jpg).

[YLSF]

Check out this computer

http://atic.ath.cx/index.php?page=LongDesc&sku=04162

You can buy just the case (barebone machine actually) for $300 as well on the site. Looks pretty neat for a HTPC machine!!!

[Absolute]

Originally posted by YLSF@Jan 26 2004, 02:51 PM
You can buy just the case (barebone machine actually) for $300 as well on the site. Looks pretty neat for a HTPC machine!!!
:lol: <drool>!!

[bionicbadger]

MY case is a cheap flimsy beige hunk of crap I got for $43 with powersupply. Its ugly, but its cheap and it works. Sits under my desk so I never look at it anyway.

[goob3r]

My case http://www.g-shop.dk/images/pc-30-200.jpg

A Lian-Li PC 30. It's discontinued now, but one sweet case given you spend a little extra getting some quiet cooling parts.

I've got a text LCD mounted where the 2 floppy drive bays are.

[Taiphun]

http://www.antec-inc.com/images/400/3700BQE.jpg

It's an Antec 3700BQE.

[FboyZ]

http://www.ncix.com/products/index.php?sku...=0302SL-BAL54-B (http://www.ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=10143&vpn=0302SL-BAL54-B)

ICute case

[JLee]

Originally posted by Fox2k@Jan 25 2004, 05:39 PM
Antec SX1030B
ditto

cept i have the antec window sidepanel =)

[adwoodw]

Antec SX1030 with the stock power supply....great case and relatively quiet.

[eh^]

http://209.52.147.146/gif/9262.jpg

LANBOY

[SoNgMaN]

i've got 2 atm a PC61 and an a Landrover (http://www.ahanix.com/ctg_server.html)

been trying to find a nice HTPC case for my duallie athlon systems.

[chatbox]

Originally posted by SoNgMaN@Jan 27 2004, 08:10 PM
i've got 2 atm a PC61 and an a Landrover (http://www.ahanix.com/ctg_server.html)

been trying to find a nice HTPC case for my duallie athlon systems.
Ahanix cases looks very flimsy.
Dead link for the Landrover page.
Not a very original design for the picture "Designed for Server".

:o

[jerryhussain]

Dell 8300 here. Nothing special except for the specs inside. <_<

[ra2]

This is mine:

Antec Black Performance Series II SOHO File Server

Super heavy, quiet, and I love those sliding bays!!

http://www.antec-inc.com/images/400/SX1040BII.jpg
http://www.antec-inc.com/images/400/SX1040BII_inside.jpg
http://www.antec-inc.com/images/400/backside/sx1040bii.jpg

Features:
SmartPower (400W) - runs cooler and quieter.
ATX12V for AMD™ and Intel® systems, including Pentium® IV.
Front mounted USB & IEEE1394 (FireWire) ports
Washable Air filter on the front
Lockable swing out side panel with a handle
Quick release drive bays with release lever
Snap-in fan mounts
Drive rails for 5.25" devices
Removable Side Panels
Removable Drive Cages for 3.5� drives
10 Drive Bays:
- External: 4 x 5.25", 2x 3.5"
- Internal: 4 x 3.5"
Cooling capacity: up to 5 x 80mm fans
- 2 rear (installed)
- 1 front (optional)
- 1 HDD (optional>
- 1 side panel (optional requires SP10FB)
Fan Specs:
- RPM 2000
- CFM 17.3
- dB(A) 25
Motherboards up to Extended ATX

[jb22]

Originally posted by ra2@Jan 29 2004, 01:30 PM
This is mine:

Antec Black Performance Series II SOHO File Server

Super heavy, quiet, and I love those sliding bays!!

http://www.antec-inc.com/images/400/SX1040BII.jpg
http://www.antec-inc.com/images/400/SX1040BII_inside.jpg
http://www.antec-inc.com/images/400/backside/sx1040bii.jpg
I've got the same case, except wit ha 480w PS. But I was just wondering how you remove the air filter in the front? I thought it would just slide out but I tried but it doesn't seem to want to come out, and I don't want to force it. I can't find any instructions in the manual or on the Antec site.

[ra2]

Originally posted by jb22@Jan 29 2004, 01:44 PM

I've got the same case, except wit ha 480w PS. But I was just wondering how you remove the air filter in the front? I thought it would just slide out but I tried but it doesn't seem to want to come out, and I don't want to force it. I can't find any instructions in the manual or on the Antec site.
There are handles behind the front panel. Look carefully and you will find them on both sides. Push the handles inward and you can take out the front panel.

[nkwu]

Same Generic Antec Case everyone has...except mines aluminum(chieftec?)

[j3fan]

I'm currently using this:

http://www.in-win.com.tw/home/images/model/q500_index.gif

Paid $130 at canada computers about 2 years ago.

But will replace it with this in the near future cuz it is too heavy and i want a light aluminum case:

http://www.coolermaster.com/product_common_images/f43b5e747957eb3b6e264d0e5ed677f9.jpg

[jb22]

Originally posted by ra2+Jan 30 2004, 06:34 PM--></span><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (ra2 @ Jan 30 2004, 06:34 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> <!--QuoteBegin--jb22@Jan 29 2004, 01:44 PM

I've got the same case, except wit ha 480w PS.&nbsp; But I was just wondering how you remove the air filter in the front?&nbsp; I thought it would just slide out but I tried but it doesn't seem to want to come out, and I don't want to force it.&nbsp; I can't find any instructions in the manual or on the Antec site.
There are handles behind the front panel. Look carefully and you will find them on both sides. Push the handles inward and you can take out the front panel. [/b][/quote]
So I have to remove the front panel to gain access to the air filter? I thought it would slide out through the opening on the botton of the front panel.

Thanks for the info.

[sleepyguy]

Hehe... I recall we got the same deal (free keyboard as well!). I sold my Dragon awhile back though... was a bit too big for HTPC purposes. I'm awaiting arrival of my Silverstone LC03 now... whopping $150 + tax + shipping + no p/s... ouch! WAF and/or GAF is well worth it! :P

My main work / light gaming box is an Enlight mid-tower standard $50 case. Does the job very well and I've modifed it to be silent.

SOHO server is a generic $20 ATX case.


cheiftec dragon black aluminum with window and front usb2/ieee1394.

From outcast computers, HIGHLY recommened them.

I got this case for an astounding ~60$ SHIPPED! with free logitech elite keyboard!

[sleepyguy]

You might want to rethink that if you're into silent computing... steel keeps noise in much better than alum. Just my 2 cents.


I'm currently using this:

http://www.in-win.com.tw/home/images/model/q500_index.gif

Paid $130 at canada computers about 2 years ago.

But will replace it with this in the near future cuz it is too heavy and i want a light aluminum case:

http://www.coolermaster.com/product_common_images/f43b5e747957eb3b6e264d0e5ed677f9.jpg

[MTL-TechY]

hp media center, jet black and stainless steel look + compaq 6000, one sexy look, before compaq went down the drain and ibm from 1998, you know what it looks like

[peterbrowne]

http://images.google.ca/images?q=tbn:XiGosZIHkEEJ:www.compgeeks.com/images/300x300/sys-s4020wm-unit.jpg
http://images.google.ca/images?q=tbn:QAN_PDQG_8wJ:www.compgeeks.com/images/300x300/sys-s4020wm-box.jpg
Nice case for a computer in my opinion. just get a broken/scrapped S4020WM and use the case. also, i have a TV Tuner card and traded in the Winmodem for $5 (are winmodem's even worth that :confused: )

[v00d00]

http://www.thermaltake.com/images/cases/products/tsunami/black/enlargedViewWindow.jpg

[MTL-TechY]

http://www.thermaltake.com/images/cases/products/tsunami/black/enlargedViewWindow.jpg

pretty sweet

[steve.m]

ANTEC 1080

http://www.ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=8420&vpn=PLUS1080AMG&manufacture=ANTEC

[v00d00]

pretty sweet
It's a nice case, cost a lot tho! ($170 w/PSU)

Tho, it still has some flaws, like why does the door open the wrong way.. it opens so that if you have the case with the window facing you, the door opens toward you. WTF? That's about my biggest complaint.

http://www.ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=12422&vpn=VA3400BWA&manufacture=THERMALTAKE

[synaptech]

You might want to rethink that if you're into silent computing... steel keeps noise in much better than alum. Just my 2 cents.

uh, the thread is more than a year old... :confused:

[lead]

running dually with 2 6800 ultra's in sli with 2 gig of pc4500. Very low temps. Yup she's pretty sweet does word really fast. But this is the one I game with:
http://i7.ebayimg.com/02/i/03/9e/8b/3a_1_b.JPG

[Satyr]

I have this acrylic case:

http://www.clearcomputercase.com/index.htm

It's only available by ordering directly from the manufacturer, c3 (Clear Computer Case) in the usa. It's quite expensive but its laser cut, with removeable mobo tray, and removeable hd tray. You can order it with different size fan openings and with top handles.

[synaptech]

I have this acrylic case:

http://www.clearcomputercase.com/index.htm

It's only available by ordering directly from the manufacturer, c3 (Clear Computer Case) in the usa. It's quite expensive but its laser cut, with removeable mobo tray, and removeable hd tray. You can order it with different size fan openings and with top handles.

Any trouble with static discharge?

[Satyr]

Any trouble with static discharge?

None so far. But I am really careful when installing or adjusting anything. Usually wait 5 minutes or so before doing any work.

[LNahid2000]

http://tech-report.com/reviews/2004q1/antec-sonata/front-open.jpg