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Original Article - http://www.littlewhitedog.com/reviews_hardware_00039.asp

Stray Dog Joined: 16 Jun 2002 Posts: 1

Fantastic dude, a comprehensive(even if i cant spell it) detailed review.

Keep up the good work

so good, i registed to tell ya.

Timbo.

Posted: Mon Jun 17, 2002 3:31 am Post subject:

I've never spent over $60 for a case but I think it is time I do. That case looks bad ass.
Job well done fido.

dugg

Lyrics. Wasted time between solos. - Gibson web site

Posted: Mon Jun 17, 2002 5:49 am Post subject:

Sweet Case.

Fido liked it so much he stripped it down in the middle of his yard!!

#include <disclaimer.h>

Posted: Mon Jun 17, 2002 6:57 am Post subject:

verry nice cast man... i almost blew a load reading it...

Stray Dog Joined: 17 Jun 2002 Posts: 2

Way too much money to spend for a good- looking poorly ventilated box. Sure 4 extra usb ports in front is nice but dont u already have like 4 on back plus 2 more on ur already cool MB? Dual intake fans? A waste when they have to push against hard drives ribbons and a vga card to carry out case heated air. One exhaust fan? Seems backwards to me. Where is the 1 or better yet blowholes? U need a cool case to hotrod ur system, not just a cool looking case. This case maker caters to those who like to waste money. Sure it would look cool to have a green neon glow inside with a biohazard sticker on the side, but not 160.00 before s/h and another PS. Check this...350 Watt ATX Power Supply, 4 Exposed 5.25" Bays, 2 Exposed 3.5" Bays, 4 Hidden 3.5" Bays
17" High x 18.75" Deep x 8" Wide
2 Exhaust Fans, 1 Front USB Connector
45.00
Runs quiet for me and keeps everything cool.

Posted: Mon Jun 17, 2002 8:27 am Post subject:

I like that you can detach the front bezel LEDs so u can pull out the mobo, but it was odd that they didnt use a similar mecanism for the front USB ports.

So if I wanna pull out the mobo tray, I'll have to disconnect the USB pins on the mobo, which are a major pain in the ass :/

just as hard or moreso as LEDs

i have the same case Sticking out Tongue

Moderator Joined: 05 Dec 2000 Posts: 5941 Location: USA

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Way too much money to spend for a good- looking poorly ventilated box. Sure 4 extra usb ports in front is nice but dont u already have like 4 on back plus 2 more on ur already cool MB? Dual intake fans? A waste when they have to push against hard drives ribbons and a vga card to carry out case heated air. One exhaust fan? Seems backwards to me. Where is the 1 or better yet blowholes? U need a cool case to hotrod ur system, not just a cool looking case. This case maker caters to those who like to waste money. Sure it would look cool to have a green neon glow inside with a biohazard sticker on the side, but not 160.00 before s/h and another PS. Check this...350 Watt ATX Power Supply, 4 Exposed 5.25" Bays, 2 Exposed 3.5" Bays, 4 Hidden 3.5" Bays
17" High x 18.75" Deep x 8" Wide
2 Exhaust Fans, 1 Front USB Connector
45.00
Runs quiet for me and keeps everything cool.

Welcome to the LWD Forum lil black dog - w Big Smile

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September 11, 2001

Posted: Mon Jun 17, 2002 1:39 pm Post subject:

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Way too much money to spend for a good- looking poorly ventilated box. Sure 4 extra usb ports in front is nice but dont u already have like 4 on back plus 2 more on ur already cool MB? Dual intake fans? A waste when they have to push against hard drives ribbons and a vga card to carry out case heated air. One exhaust fan? Seems backwards to me. Where is the 1 or better yet blowholes? U need a cool case to hotrod ur system, not just a cool looking case. This case maker caters to those who like to waste money. Sure it would look cool to have a green neon glow inside with a biohazard sticker on the side, but not 160.00 before s/h and another PS. Check this...350 Watt ATX Power Supply, 4 Exposed 5.25" Bays, 2 Exposed 3.5" Bays, 4 Hidden 3.5" Bays
17" High x 18.75" Deep x 8" Wide
2 Exhaust Fans, 1 Front USB Connector
45.00
Runs quiet for me and keeps everything cool.

1.- The powersupply fan would be the other blowhole.
2.- Many people prefer more intake... specially through the filtered fans... why? cuz there will be more air pressure inside, keeping unwanted air/dirt coming in through other places.
3.- Yes, it's expensive. But so is a Ferrari. Why buy a ferrari when you can buy a honda civic?
4.- You don't have to mount the hard drives right behind the front intake fans. You can mount them beneath your floppy - just like a normal case.
5.- I DO like my harddrives right behind the front intake fans... HDs get warm. sometimes HOT. and heat has caused 2 drives to fail me before. So that nice, fresh air hitting my drives is something I want.

They both get you to your destination. Actually, the Civic is better. it can fit 2 more people.

You keep your opinion, we'll keep our's :p

Edited by - Hooligan on 06/17/2002 17:42:02

Posted: Mon Jun 17, 2002 5:12 pm Post subject:

Great article.

I have never seen one disassembled like that before. That is cool.
Also i did not know they had those filters infront of the fans. I like it!

Posted: Mon Jun 17, 2002 6:34 pm Post subject:

I have the vanilla flavoured PC-60 (no xtra USB ports and I gotta say that Lian-Li cases rawk. I only wish I could afford one of their server boxes

Posted: Mon Jun 17, 2002 8:41 pm Post subject:

Great article, Fido! I'm going with a new Lian-Li case within the next few weeks (not sure which model yet), and this was an informative aid for me Smile

Stray Dog Joined: 17 Jun 2002 Posts: 2

Mex.......Maybe a cooler box would have saved ur hard drives...lol....surely not that overpriced beer can. No.... PS fan is just for the PS... thats it.
Filters clog so maintenance is required. I can get some AC filter and do the same job for alot less. Still not a reason to plunk down good money.

another nice case for only 56.00

[img]http://www.amdcase.com/cases/images/case_pic/0500/C-0507b.jpg [/img]

Edited by - lil black dog on 06/18/2002 00:54:52

Posted: Tue Jun 18, 2002 4:18 am Post subject:

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Way too much money to spend for a good- looking poorly ventilated box. Sure 4 extra usb ports in front is nice but dont u already have like 4 on back plus 2 more on ur already cool MB? Dual intake fans? A waste when they have to push against hard drives ribbons and a vga card to carry out case heated air. One exhaust fan? Seems backwards to me. Where is the 1 or better yet blowholes? U need a cool case to hotrod ur system, not just a cool looking case. This case maker caters to those who like to waste money. Sure it would look cool to have a green neon glow inside with a biohazard sticker on the side, but not 160.00 before s/h and another PS. Check this...350 Watt ATX Power Supply, 4 Exposed 5.25" Bays, 2 Exposed 3.5" Bays, 4 Hidden 3.5" Bays
17" High x 18.75" Deep x 8" Wide
2 Exhaust Fans, 1 Front USB Connector
45.00
Runs quiet for me and keeps everything cool.

I actually have this case stuffed with my dually Athlon XP system...all fans installed and I have to say it is the coldest case I have ever had and the noise is bearable...loud but bearable.

Great job on the review Fido...I looked at the Lian-Li cases, but just couldn't afford them.

Rover

Leg Humper Joined: 16 Jan 2002 Posts: 5518

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Mex.......Maybe a cooler box would have saved ur hard drives...lol....surely not that overpriced beer can. No.... PS fan is just for the PS... thats it.
Filters clog so maintenance is required. I can get some AC filter and do the same job for alot less. Still not a reason to plunk down good money.

another nice case for only 56.00

[img]http://www.amdcase.com/cases/images/case_pic/0500/C-0507b.jpg [/img]

Edited by - lil black dog on 06/18/2002 00:54:52

I almost purchased that case, very great design, but I ultimatly chose this one:

It also came with three drive sleds that are capable of havings fans installed in each. I like the simplicity and effectiveness of it.

sniff' I miss this cupcake.

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