Opinions on the case on the Deals page

eSDee · 05-21-2003, 11:55 AM

Ok so you guys convinced me to start building a new computer. I plan on getting the 2.8 ghz 800mhz FSB when it comes out and whatever motherboard looks good at the time. Let me ask you, would you build a system using the case from the front page?

Here it is at Amazon

Looks pretty cool but I don't know much about cases so I would appreciate your input.

Muchas gracias.

raimin · 05-21-2003, 12:23 PM

im not sure how different it is looks very similiar
but just helped a friend build a computer with the antec lanboy
they look the same except the lanboy uis aluminium, and has the trueblue 350 psu
easy to manuver inside to build, all edges were rolled
etc
We really liked the case

attgig · 05-21-2003, 02:22 PM

you getting the brown or the black?

www.pcmods.com has some cool cases.

EzTuSleepy · 05-21-2003, 02:57 PM

whats so good about Antec Cases?

Heres the case i'll recommend you.

EzTuSleepy · 05-21-2003, 03:11 PM

Oh...would you recommend the full towers or the mid towers if it was an antec case. From your previous post it seems like full towers.

TERRIBLETOM · 05-23-2003, 03:40 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by DarkFury
Personally, I'd want one of Antec's "larger" offerings...

I have an Antec case very similar to this one with a 400w power supply, I bought it three years ago and I'll probably have it another three...

baggio248 · 05-23-2003, 05:57 PM

I plan on getting this one. It has alot of space and a good power supply.

Antec Performance Plus Series Plus1080AMG Soho File Server Case (Metallic Gray) Retail w/430W Power Supply

http://www.googlegear.com/jsp/Produc...uctCode=140108

zippyjuan · 05-24-2003, 12:58 AM

I used the 1080 for my first computer (buit in January) and it is great. The one thing I wasn't so keen on in the full tower is that the connection for my DVD burner on my ASUS A7N8X deluxe motherboard is so far away that I had to put it in the bottom slot- would have preferred the top. Can't argue with the 430w power supply though- all the clean power you will ever need.

eSDee · 05-24-2003, 01:25 AM

Those are pretty nice cases. A bit plain looking I think though. Do you guys think that cases that are more eye candy substitute functionality for looks?

baggio248 · 05-24-2003, 03:53 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by DarkFury

Personally, I could care less about "eye candy" (i.e. plexiglass windows and neon lights) with regards to a PC case... I just want my components to run as cool as possible without going to "extreme mesures" (i.e. water coolers, peltiers, etc...) and I want it to be easy to work in as far as switchin' out components go.

Yeah, I know that some folks care more about the "candy paint job" than the function. But hey... sometimes I even run my box with the panels off (if it's REALLY hot in here). Nobody but me is gonna see it... so what do I care.

HAHA, I'm with you Dark Fury...I'd rather have my stuff stay as cool as possible with the amount of money i'll be putting in to it. If I want glitz and looks, i'll decorate it with stickers, or let my 5 year old niece loose on it with markers.

Showtime · 05-24-2003, 09:39 PM

I have a metal Antec. Its a very heavy case thats well made. Lots of room and you don't need a slide out mobo tray. You can find deals on this case (different badging) for under $70. One the pc chains had that sweet coolermaster case for $99.

Also if your building your rig right away Mushkin.com is having a sale on some kick @$$ 2-2-2-6 400mhz ddr. 256 for like $55 and 512 for $99. You just missed their 1 gig (2 sticks of 512) for $170 special.

10% off using code: ANAND

http://www.mushkin.com/cgi-bin/Mushk...4/Catalog/5424

Googlegear has Corsair XMS 512 for $95.
http://www.googlegear.com/jsp/Produc...ctCode=80097-1
New egg has it with free shipping!

These 256 twinmos sticks are nice for $57 each. Same ram as corsair and reportedly good for 400mhz+ c2. As high as 450mhz 2-3-3-6!!! I'd get a pair of these for the dual channel. http://www.memoryx.net/gn256pc3200.html

Not ocing but want to run dual channel for cheaper:
http://store.yahoo.com/memx/256d8d32832tm.html

Good luck,
-jel

05-21-2003, 11:55 AM	#1
eSDee Old Skooler Numba 1 Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Diego Posts: 10,063	Opinions on the case on the Deals page Ok so you guys convinced me to start building a new computer. I plan on getting the 2.8 ghz 800mhz FSB when it comes out and whatever motherboard looks good at the time. Let me ask you, would you build a system using the case from the front page? Here it is at Amazon Looks pretty cool but I don't know much about cases so I would appreciate your input. Muchas gracias. __________________ ~~~~~~~~~~~~ 3 days ~ Willie Nelson 3 days I dread to see arrive 3 days I hate to be alive 3 days filled with tears and sorrow yesterday today and tomorrow

05-21-2003, 02:22 PM	#3
attgig Chief of Naval Operations Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: the burbs of baltimore Posts: 11,924	you getting the brown or the black? www.pcmods.com has some cool cases. __________________

05-24-2003, 12:58 AM	#8
zippyjuan Picture of the Day Guru Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Sunny San Diego Posts: 8,756	I used the 1080 for my first computer (buit in January) and it is great. The one thing I wasn't so keen on in the full tower is that the connection for my DVD burner on my ASUS A7N8X deluxe motherboard is so far away that I had to put it in the bottom slot- would have preferred the top. Can't argue with the 430w power supply though- all the clean power you will ever need. __________________ I add new pictures to my photo gallery pretty regularly. You can see them here if you are interested: http://www.pbase.com/jeffryz

05-24-2003, 09:39 PM	#11
Showtime Lakers fanatic Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: L.A. ->SoCal<- O.C. Posts: 7,338	I have a metal Antec. Its a very heavy case thats well made. Lots of room and you don't need a slide out mobo tray. You can find deals on this case (different badging) for under $70. One the pc chains had that sweet coolermaster case for $99. Also if your building your rig right away Mushkin.com is having a sale on some kick @$$ 2-2-2-6 400mhz ddr. 256 for like $55 and 512 for $99. You just missed their 1 gig (2 sticks of 512) for $170 special. 10% off using code: ANAND http://www.mushkin.com/cgi-bin/Mushk...4/Catalog/5424 Googlegear has Corsair XMS 512 for $95. http://www.googlegear.com/jsp/Produc...ctCode=80097-1 New egg has it with free shipping! These 256 twinmos sticks are nice for $57 each. Same ram as corsair and reportedly good for 400mhz+ c2. As high as 450mhz 2-3-3-6!!! I'd get a pair of these for the dual channel. http://www.memoryx.net/gn256pc3200.html Not ocing but want to run dual channel for cheaper: http://store.yahoo.com/memx/256d8d32832tm.html Good luck, -jel Last edited by the jello is jigglin : 05-24-2003 at 09:42 PM.

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05-21-2003, 12:23 PM	#2
raimin Captain Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: san francisco Posts: 1,627	im not sure how different it is looks very similiar but just helped a friend build a computer with the antec lanboy they look the same except the lanboy uis aluminium, and has the trueblue 350 psu easy to manuver inside to build, all edges were rolled etc We really liked the case

05-21-2003, 02:57 PM	#4
EzTuSleepy Lieutenant Junior Grade Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 198	whats so good about Antec Cases? Heres the case i'll recommend you.

05-21-2003, 03:11 PM	#5
EzTuSleepy Lieutenant Junior Grade Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 198	Oh...would you recommend the full towers or the mid towers if it was an antec case. From your previous post it seems like full towers.

05-23-2003, 05:57 PM	#7
baggio248 Captain Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Aurora, OH Posts: 1,967	I plan on getting this one. It has alot of space and a good power supply. Antec Performance Plus Series Plus1080AMG Soho File Server Case (Metallic Gray) Retail w/430W Power Supply http://www.googlegear.com/jsp/Produc...uctCode=140108

05-24-2003, 01:25 AM	#9
eSDee Old Skooler Numba 1 Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Diego Posts: 10,063	Those are pretty nice cases. A bit plain looking I think though. Do you guys think that cases that are more eye candy substitute functionality for looks?

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