Getting A New Case

[Marius24]

Could anyone tell me basic information I need to know about purchasing a new computer case. I am going for one that is visually impresive and will proberly be getting it from www.ebuyer.com. Any feedback is greatly appreciated :)

[bigdawgfoxx]

A Chieftec Dragon series is a very nice case. Clear side pannel and looks very nice. I have one and it has plenty of room, screwless fan installation, and a drive door. I am very impressed with it.

[uNz[i]]

I recently got myself a new case...

It has a bunch of chrome ornamentation on the front which looked really nice in the shop.
The power and reset buttons are part of the decoration.
Because of the unusual shape of the buttons, they can stick if you don't press them just right.
The sticking occasionally causes the PC to power off halfway through boot up.

It's becoming a real pain. So watch out for this kind of thing if you go for a box with fancy looks.

[Marius24]

do i need brackets or screws to attach my motherboard and put my drivers in?

[ck-uk]

I bought myself a new case last week too.



http://www.overclockers.co.uk/acatalog/chenbro_bomb_blu.jpg

Its a lot darker in reality more navy blue,i'm happy thou it looks better.

The other thing it was supposed to have a side window. :rolleyes :)

[uNz[i]]

Originally posted by Marius24@1 March 2004 - 03:40
do i need brackets or screws to attach my motherboard and put my drivers in?
That gear should come with the case.

[bigdawgfoxx]

This is my case, cept mines silver (http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/searchtools/item-Details.asp?EdpNo=513156&sku=DRG-C-BK-UF)

I think you will REALLY like it. It comes with everything you need and screwless fan instalation, (for 80mm fans), which makes things so easy. It is also very sturdy and looks nice.

[clocker]

I would recommend that , if at all possible, you see the case in person before ordering on-line.
Maybe cruise over to CompUSA and see what's in stock or something.

Many cases advertise mounting for "x" number of fans, but fail to provide the fans with access to any air. This is particularly true of the front intake fans. The combination of ridiculously designed, highly restrictive fan "grids" and the front bezel render these fans almost useless.

As uNz{i} pointed out, cheezy switches not only feel bad, but may not even work properly.

Some cases with "front USB ports" don't actually plug into the header on the motherboard...they go thru the case and just plug into the ports in your I/O panel in the rear. You end up with USB on the casefront, but none in the rear.

Do the sidepanels install easily, or, like my old Xaser, are they a bear to remove/replace?

Styling is obviously a very personal decision, but bear in mind that the glitzy colors and radical look that you just love today may strike you as tacky and unbearable in 3 months....

Having space for five optical drives might seem neat, but realistically speaking, hardly anyone actually uses even three. Same with multiple HDD bays. My experience has shown me that a large case is actually more difficult to cool properly than a smaller case, so think carefully about the size that you will really NEED, not the space you may/may not fill up (somehow) in the future...chances are , you won't...

[ck-uk]

Originally posted by bigdawgfoxx@29 February 2004 - 17:53
This is my case, cept mines silver (http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/searchtools/item-Details.asp?EdpNo=513156&sku=DRG-C-BK-UF)

I think you will REALLY like it. It comes with everything you need and screwless fan instalation, (for 80mm fans), which makes things so easy. It is also very sturdy and looks nice.
Thats not bad mate ,its "almost" as nice as mine. :)

[bigdawgfoxx]

The chieftec case gives plenty of air access to the front fans and has exhaust places in the back...i love it!

All you have to do is pull the handle on the side pannel, and it just pulls off like a door...SO easy.

[zapjb]

I got this case about a month ago. For the super stable Antec PSU.
http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc....atalog=7&depa=0 (http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=11-129-122&catalog=7&depa=0)

[_John_Lennon_]

Originally posted by bigdawgfoxx@29 February 2004 - 15:30
The chieftec case gives plenty of air access to the front fans and has exhaust places in the back...i love it!

All you have to do is pull the handle on the side pannel, and it just pulls off like a door...SO easy.
I have an Antec file server, the Soho series, which is very similar to Bigdawg's dragon case. I like it alot, for the reasons he stated above, as well as removeable drive cages, which let you mount the drives easier, as well as get into the back corner where the wires come out of the front case. Helps me manage my wire hide.

But indeed, the chieftec dragons, and my Antec Soho file server are all similar, and very nice.

And Comp USA has a nice selection of case that let you look at them in the store. The one I went too had a nice selection, a few Antec cases, and even a Lian Li one on the clearance rack, for 120 dollars.... lol

[Marius24]

I will have a look tomorrow but could anyone recommend one from here http://www.ebuyer.com/customer/products/in...aA==&cat_uid=23 (http://www.ebuyer.com/customer/products/index.html?action=c2hvd3N1YmNhdGVnb3J5X3NlYXJjaA==&cat_uid=23) :)

[tesco]

one of the ones on this page (http://www.ebuyer.com/customer/products/index.html?action=c2hvd3N1YmNhdGVnb3J5X3BhZ2U=&subcat_uid=588)

[Marius24]

Originally posted by ROSSCO_2004@1 March 2004 - 00:54
one of the ones on this page (http://www.ebuyer.com/customer/products/index.html?action=c2hvd3N1YmNhdGVnb3J5X3BhZ2U=&subcat_uid=588)
What is 'no PSU'? is that good or bad? :)

[bigdawgfoxx]

That means it comes with no Power supply, just the case.

I would buy this (http://www.ebuyer.com/customer/products/index.html?action=c2hvd19wcm9kdWN0X292ZXJ2aWV3&product_uid=55549) case.

Ck-Uk, I would take my case over yours anyday...looks more profesional and better, plus has slots in the front for air to get in..which clocker seems to like.

[Marius24]

Originally posted by bigdawgfoxx@1 March 2004 - 23:18
I would buy this (http://www.ebuyer.com/customer/products/index.html?action=c2hvd19wcm9kdWN0X292ZXJ2aWV3&product_uid=55549) case.

Ck-Uk, I would take my case over yours anyday...looks more profesional and better, plus has slots in the front for air to get in..which clocker seems to like.
If i got that one, or a similar Chieftec, would i be able to get a window for it later?



BTW thanks for all the help ;)

[clocker]

Originally posted by bigdawgfoxx@1 March 2004 - 16:18
That means it comes with no Power supply, just the case.

I would buy this (http://www.ebuyer.com/customer/products/index.html?action=c2hvd19wcm9kdWN0X292ZXJ2aWV3&product_uid=55549) case.

Ck-Uk, I would take my case over yours anyday...looks more profesional and better, plus has slots in the front for air to get in..which clocker seems to like.
Clocker doesn't care about "slots in the front for air to get in"...
Clocker has a nose and it works fine, thank you.

Clocker's computer might appreciate them, though.
So might yours.

Edit: Marius...
There are generic window kits available both on-line and at places like CompUSA.
Also, a little research may turn up Cheiftec cases with windows you like...the panels should be available separately.

[bigdawgfoxx]

well you said some cases allow for no air in the front..ive heard you say it before..and the chieftec ones have nice slots and stuff so air comes in easily...i really love this case, and will go with cheiftec for my next case probably

Here (http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/searchtools/search.asp?page=2&cat=32&mnf=1512) you can buy clear side pannels...$22 though...cheaper to buy it with it in the first place.

Or at the bottom of the ebuyer page here (http://www.ebuyer.com/customer/products/index.html?action=c2hvd3N1YmNhdGVnb3J5X3BhZ2U=&subcat_uid=588), you can buy some :)

[Marius24]

Originally posted by bigdawgfoxx@1 March 2004 - 23:47
well you said some cases allow for no air in the front..ive heard you say it before..and the chieftec ones have nice slots and stuff so air comes in easily...i really love this case, and will go with cheiftec for my next case probably

Here (http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/searchtools/search.asp?page=2&cat=32&mnf=1512) you can buy clear side pannels...$22 though...cheaper to buy it with it in the first place.
Ok, thanks I will have a look around and check out some of the cases you have posted. hopefully i will get one in a week or two :D

[clocker]

Originally posted by bigdawgfoxx@1 March 2004 - 16:47
well you said some cases allow for no air in the front..ive heard you say it before..and the chieftec ones have nice slots and stuff so air comes in easily
Don't tell me you actually pay attention to the stuff I write....sheesh, what a fool. :P

Your casefront airflow also kinda depends on what you think you're going to do with it, too.
Personally, I think it's silly to assume that any air from a mid-powered 80mm fan is going to make it from the lower front to your mobo or HS.
If you only want the front fans to cool your HDDs then fine.

Of course, if you mod in some high powered 120mm fans all bets are off....

[bigdawgfoxx]

Thats why I have one 80mm fan in the HDD bay...right next to the ram and the CPU, angled towards them...I think that helps me alot with the temps :)

[gungrave]

:unsure: i was reading a thing on ebuyer what happend to some people and they said there case came with a crack in the side pannel (see threw) and a dent on the front :unsure: iv orded a hard drive from there will any thing bad happen to it like that? <_<

[Marius24]

Originally posted by gungrave@2 March 2004 - 15:42
:unsure: i was reading a thing on ebuyer what happend to some people and they said there case came with a crack in the side pannel (see threw) and a dent on the front :unsure: iv orded a hard drive from there will any thing bad happen to it like that? <_<
stop trying to hijack my topic mike <_<

if it does have dents in just take it back

[gungrave]

:ermm: ok