Cheap case vs Expensive case???

Veritech wrote:

" Basically there are quite a few. "


A very exhaustive list, and I'd also like to add sound-proofing and
optimum airflow consideration to that. *Better* case manufacturers seem
to be able to brag about their heat dissipation qualities, whereas I've
had to had to create new holes in more than a few cheap cases just to
get the temperatures down.

Some of the air-intakes on budget cases have tiny bored holes, giving
the impression that your case fans are 30dBA instead of 20dBA. Those
smaller holes are also more susceptible to blockage from dust, and
errm... belly-button fluff.

Cuzman wrote:
Veritech wrote:

" Basically there are quite a few. "


A very exhaustive list, and I'd also like to add sound-proofing and
optimum airflow consideration to that. *Better* case manufacturers seem
to be able to brag about their heat dissipation qualities, whereas I've
had to had to create new holes in more than a few cheap cases just to
get the temperatures down.

Some of the air-intakes on budget cases have tiny bored holes, giving
the impression that your case fans are 30dBA instead of 20dBA. Those
smaller holes are also more susceptible to blockage from dust, and
errm... belly-button fluff.

Oh that belly fluff will get around won't it! It's not just noise, the
air doesn't ever flow the same through the small holes. I've had a
couple of cases like that and I finally wised up.


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"Bob Smith (UK)" bob@nospamplease wrote in message
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"Jake" wrote in message
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Cases come in an almost infinite variety of designs. What are the
justifying factors for spending a lot more
on an expensive case, not counting the differences in
power supplies?

It used to be sharp edges in cheap cases, and robust
build in expensive cases.

I bought a cheap case recently, £25 with loads of drive
bays, clear window on the side, with a blue LED fan in
the window, blue LEDs on the front "decoration", a door
flap to hide the external drive bays (all adds to the
manufacturing costs). It has front USB and audio
connectors, and the best bit is that all the metal edges
inside are rolled.
If you have chosen a case, see if you can find the same
one on a site with customer reviews like ebuyer. There
will be some warning there if there is a problem, e.g.
"buy some plasters" and "should come with a pint of
blood".
Bob

ha ya, every time you doa major change you always cut your hands on
something
it's mostly when dealing with the pci cards and removing the extra
rubbish
metal bits
basicly you have to learn to use tools more and hands less, hardly ever
cut my hands these days

Worst thing I ever did was because of those damned HDD power plugs. Some
take massive force to pull out, then your hand flies back, and scrapes
along
a specially designed razor sharp edge. Not too deep a cut, but would
rather
have done without it.

Glad my new case has rolled edges. And like you say, I use pliers to pop
out and waggle the knock out bits.

Bob

Been there . . . done THAT!!!! More than a few times. Guess I'm a slow
learner, because I always grab those molex plugs and damn-near rip my
fingers off trying to dislodge them. And, like you, sometimes it goes SLIP
and my hand flies at the speed of light dead into the corner of a pci card
or across the "specially designed razor sharp edge." I've had *some* better
luck with pliers, but also more than once I've pulled outward too hard with
too little downward pressure on the pliers. You know what that does? Well,
I'll tell you: It causes the pliers to slip down and off the molex plug,
then clamp down on the wires going into the plug, and the it proceeds to
strip the bare wires right OUT of the plug. Nice.


jm

"Jake" wrote


Been there . . . done THAT!!!! More than a few times. Guess I'm a slow
learner, because I always grab those molex plugs and damn-near rip my
fingers off trying to dislodge them.

Try wiggling it from side to side while pulling.


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"Veritech" wrote in message
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Hey bob was that a Raidmax Cobra buy any chance?

When I type in the catalogue number, this comes up. It is pretty similar,
but mine has a different front.
http://www.cclonline.com/product-inf...category_id=55

The one you mention has the same side window as mine though:
http://www.modthebox.com/reviews/rai...bra/cobra3.jpg

Bob

I'm all for curves in design, but this is to much

seen it before on andantech doesn't touch me.
"Cuzman" wrote in message
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Veritech wrote:

" i think that the Lian Li V-1200 is the best looking case on the market.
"


How about this? http://www.lian-li.com/Product/Chassis/M_M_PC-777.htm

You still end up apply more pressure than you would like too. We/they
should just use SATA power connectors so much easier.
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"Jake" wrote


Been there . . . done THAT!!!! More than a few times. Guess I'm a slow
learner, because I always grab those molex plugs and damn-near rip my
fingers off trying to dislodge them.

Try wiggling it from side to side while pulling.


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"Veritech" wrote in message

I'm all for curves in design, but this is to much

seen it before on andantech doesn't touch me.
"Cuzman" wrote in message
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Veritech wrote:

" i think that the Lian Li V-1200 is the best looking
case on the market. "


How about this? http://www.lian-li.com/Product/Chassis/M_M_PC-777.htm

yeah i saw that on the front page, i don't normaly like fancy silly cases
but i like this one
100% novelty value hehe

Things not mentioned yet is removable HD cages .. MB trays and a case that
is square .. USB ports in front and decent rails to put your opticals in.
PSU's are a factor to some or you can purchase a case without and get a PSU
by itself.

"Jake" wrote in message
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Cases come in an almost infinite variety of designs. What are the
justifying factors for spending a lot more on an expensive case, not
counting the differences in power supplies?

jm

"Veritech" wrote in message
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You still end up apply more pressure than you would like too. We/they
should just use SATA power connectors so much easier.

I tried SATA briefly and pulling that out I broke a capacitor off my video
card.


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