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I have a Lian Li case and you just slide the motherboard out.Great case
regards Al Yep. I love my Lian-Li cases (I now have two since I liked the first so much). The best part about the aluminum case is that it isn't magnetic! You can use magnetic screwdrivers when mounting disks and things and the case doesn't yank the screwdriver out of your hand and send the little screw on the end down some impossible to reach hole where it will lurk until just the right time to short something out :-). -- == The *Best* political site URL:http://www.vote-smart.org/ ==+ email: icbm: Delray Beach, FL | URL:http://home.att.net/~Tom.Horsley Free Software and Politics ==+ |
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Hi Wayne,
Lian Li PC-70 series. They have 6 external 5.25, 3 external 3.5, and 6 internal 3.5 drive bays. From all I've read I think that the Lian Li cases are the best. If not there are none better. I'd think before I'd buy the black case because that would defeat one of the purposes of the Al case (dissipate heat). Ever seen a black radiator or a steel heatsink? s. -- Tally Ho! Ed "Wayne Youngman" wrote in message ... Hi, I have just sold my 4 months old AMD system which was housed in an ANTEC SX630II Mini Tower case. I did like the ANTEC but it was my *Value* option. I intend to build a new system (AMD I reckon) but this time I want to push-the-boat-out with the Case + PSU. I am an overclocker, I like ABIT mobos and Radeon Graphics. I want to use at least 4-6 hard drives + assorted optical drives. So far the thing I want to try the most is this *removable* mobo tray but I am not sure if this works as I think it might?. The thing I didn't like about my ANTEC case was that it was a tight fit with My ABIT NF7-S and it was impossible to mount the HSF (AERO7 LITE) when the mobo was inside the case, so I had to attach the HSF on the mobo outside the case then lift the bare mobo (with HSF attached) and fumble-finger it down into the case, no fun at all. This meant that if I wanted to swap out HSF or try a new CPU I would literally have to disassemble my ENTIRE PC, screws out from Mobo and everything! what a PAIN!. I do not know of a way to take the HSF on/off while the mobo was inside my case as the clip for the HSF was facing the inside. . towards the PSU, so yeah I could remove the PSU to unclip the HSF but still a pain. If I had a case with *removable* mobo holder tray, would I be able to slide the mobo in/out with a HSF attached? If so this would be *Kickass* but I'm not sure if this is possible? If I can't do this then I see little point in having a *removable* mobo tray? So with this in mind, I am looking for these features in my new case: 1) Aluminium - To help system cooling 2) Removable Mobo Tray - To help make frequent HSF/CPU changes as painless as possible 3) External USB2.0 ports - Preferably that will connect to my mobo easy 4) Space and Cooling for several HDDs 5) Plenty Fans - Blowhole on top is desirable = = = = = = = = = = = So far I am very tempted to get this case: CoolerMaster Praetorian PAC-T01-E1 - Silver (£94.17) http://tinyurl.com/3dghv = = = = = = = = = = = Of course I would need to power my new system. My best PSU choice so far is: ANTEC TrueBlue 480 Watt PSU (£76.36) http://tinyurl.com/2lsy4 I have a blue theme goin on, even though I have no side window in my spec. = = = = = = = = = = = TOTAL: £170.53 = = = = = = = = = = = Thanks for reading, I am quite new at deluxe cases so maybe you could lend me your experience -- Wayne ][ |
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1. Why do you want your case to kick your ass?
2. Do you require the case for the ass kicking, or could someone just come over and kick your ass with out having to bring the said case? 3. If a case is required, would the person kicking your ass get the case back once the ass kicking is completed? This is just a joke, so don't take it seriously.... VBG "Wayne Youngman" wrote in message ... Hi, I have just sold my 4 months old AMD system which was housed in an ANTEC SX630II Mini Tower case. I did like the ANTEC but it was my *Value* option. I intend to build a new system (AMD I reckon) but this time I want to push-the-boat-out with the Case + PSU. I am an overclocker, I like ABIT mobos and Radeon Graphics. I want to use at least 4-6 hard drives + assorted optical drives. So far the thing I want to try the most is this *removable* mobo tray but I am not sure if this works as I think it might?. The thing I didn't like about my ANTEC case was that it was a tight fit with My ABIT NF7-S and it was impossible to mount the HSF (AERO7 LITE) when the mobo was inside the case, so I had to attach the HSF on the mobo outside the case then lift the bare mobo (with HSF attached) and fumble-finger it down into the case, no fun at all. This meant that if I wanted to swap out HSF or try a new CPU I would literally have to disassemble my ENTIRE PC, screws out from Mobo and everything! what a PAIN!. I do not know of a way to take the HSF on/off while the mobo was inside my case as the clip for the HSF was facing the inside. . towards the PSU, so yeah I could remove the PSU to unclip the HSF but still a pain. If I had a case with *removable* mobo holder tray, would I be able to slide the mobo in/out with a HSF attached? If so this would be *Kickass* but I'm not sure if this is possible? If I can't do this then I see little point in having a *removable* mobo tray? So with this in mind, I am looking for these features in my new case: 1) Aluminium - To help system cooling 2) Removable Mobo Tray - To help make frequent HSF/CPU changes as painless as possible 3) External USB2.0 ports - Preferably that will connect to my mobo easy 4) Space and Cooling for several HDDs 5) Plenty Fans - Blowhole on top is desirable = = = = = = = = = = = So far I am very tempted to get this case: CoolerMaster Praetorian PAC-T01-E1 - Silver (£94.17) http://tinyurl.com/3dghv = = = = = = = = = = = Of course I would need to power my new system. My best PSU choice so far is: ANTEC TrueBlue 480 Watt PSU (£76.36) http://tinyurl.com/2lsy4 I have a blue theme goin on, even though I have no side window in my spec. = = = = = = = = = = = TOTAL: £170.53 = = = = = = = = = = = Thanks for reading, I am quite new at deluxe cases so maybe you could lend me your experience -- Wayne ][ |
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Hi all,
I'm glad I made that post. Lots of Lian Li fans here :P I should have mentioned that I like in the U.K (London) and we don't carry a great stock of Lian Li! products here. Sure I know about overclockers.co.uk (been using them about 4 years) but they have a limited range. I also checked out the Coolermaster P160, look nice, but it doesn't have a *slidable* mobo tray, looks like you have to lift its tray out? I saw the case I wanted sell out in front of my eyes (grrr!) because I was procrastinating. I really do like ANTEC cases except they don't include any with *removable/slidable* mobo trays. I almost tempted to just buy a new heatsink *without* any spring clips, like a ThermalRight job that can screw down into the holes. The problem is I just can't remove the HSF when its mounted in my ANTEC case. This is the reason I an keen on slide-out mobo trays, so I can *tinker* allot more. . Will keep reading and also look for a good supplier of Lian-Li cases in the U.K -- Wayne ][ |
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Will keep reading and also look for a good supplier of Lian-Li cases in the U.K try www.microdirect.co.uk http://www.microdirect.co.uk/catalog...s=AllFields&tx tDesc=lian |
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"Wayne Youngman" wrote in message ... Hi all, I'm glad I made that post. Lots of Lian Li fans here :P I should have mentioned that I like in the U.K (London) and we don't carry a great stock of Lian Li! products here. Sure I know about overclockers.co.uk (been using them about 4 years) but they have a limited range. I also checked out the Coolermaster P160, look nice, but it doesn't have a *slidable* mobo tray, looks like you have to lift its tray out? I saw the case I wanted sell out in front of my eyes (grrr!) because I was procrastinating. I really do like ANTEC cases except they don't include any with *removable/slidable* mobo trays. I almost tempted to just buy a new heatsink *without* any spring clips, like a ThermalRight job that can screw down into the holes. The problem is I just can't remove the HSF when its mounted in my ANTEC case. This is the reason I an keen on slide-out mobo trays, so I can *tinker* allot more. . Will keep reading and also look for a good supplier of Lian-Li cases in the U.K -- Wayne ][ I sold my Antec SX635 and got a couple of Antec SX835's. If I lay it flat on my kitchen counter I can swap CPUs and HSFs. I admit it is a bit easier with the board out of the case, but I've swaped a number of CPUs and had no problems. I do like Antec cases and power supplies! FRH |
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"Wayne Youngman" wrote in message
... Hi all, I'm glad I made that post. Lots of Lian Li fans here :P I should have mentioned that I like in the U.K (London) and we don't carry a great stock of Lian Li! products here. Sure I know about overclockers.co.uk (been using them about 4 years) but they have a limited range. I also checked out the Coolermaster P160, look nice, but it doesn't have a *slidable* mobo tray, looks like you have to lift its tray out? I saw the case I wanted sell out in front of my eyes (grrr!) because I was procrastinating. I really do like ANTEC cases except they don't include any with *removable/slidable* mobo trays. I almost tempted to just buy a new heatsink *without* any spring clips, like a ThermalRight job that can screw down into the holes. The problem is I just can't remove the HSF when its mounted in my ANTEC case. This is the reason I an keen on slide-out mobo trays, so I can *tinker* allot more. . Will keep reading and also look for a good supplier of Lian-Li cases in the U.K -- Wayne ][ These guys have a few http://www.overclock.co.uk/customer/home.php?cat=287 Also been using them for about 2 years now with no probs. |
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"Jerry Polyak" wrote 1. Why do you want your case to kick your ass? 2. Do you require the case for the ass kicking, or could someone just come over and kick your ass with out having to bring the said case? 3. If a case is required, would the person kicking your ass get the case back once the ass kicking is completed? This is just a joke, so don't take it seriously.... VBG Hi, it's none of the above, you missed option #4 4. The case will kick your ass, and anyone's ass who mess's with me. I am puny in real life so I figure I need a kick-ass case for protection, I was thinking about a dog or a crocodile or something like that but they are expensive! and can't help my much in my computing hobby :P did I miss something? -- Wayne ][ |
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"Wayne Youngman" wrote in message ... "Jerry Polyak" wrote 1. Why do you want your case to kick your ass? 2. Do you require the case for the ass kicking, or could someone just come over and kick your ass with out having to bring the said case? 3. If a case is required, would the person kicking your ass get the case back once the ass kicking is completed? This is just a joke, so don't take it seriously.... VBG Hi, it's none of the above, you missed option #4 4. The case will kick your ass, and anyone's ass who mess's with me. I am puny in real life so I figure I need a kick-ass case for protection, I was thinking about a dog or a crocodile or something like that but they are expensive! and can't help my much in my computing hobby :P did I miss something? -- Wayne ][ In Florida we have computer literate alligators, in fact they have their own university (Florida State ;-) but would they survive in the UK? FRH |
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