Interested in building a battlebox

User3335 · Jul 22, 2015

I recently saw the CyberPower Fang Battlebox and I was interested in building something similar. My preferred components are i5 4690k and a gtx 970. I also want to overclock.

RCFProd · Jul 22, 2015

I get the idea but I don't think anyone sells a 'suitcase' chassis like that other than Cyberpower's system. Does it have to be like a suitcase in your mind or could it simply also be like this:

Case: BitFenix Prodigy (White) Mini ITX Tower Case ($77.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $77.99
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-07-22 09:14 EDT-0400

User3335 · Jul 22, 2015

But the Prodigy is very heavy.

makkem · Jul 22, 2015

Hi
You may need to get a flight case and modify it yourself to fit the components in.
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User3335 · Jul 22, 2015

Is there any other case like this but like a luggage case?

makkem · Jul 22, 2015

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tiny voices · Jul 22, 2015

That case used in the Cyberpower build is an AZZA case than anyone can buy.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811517035&nm_mc=KNC-GoogleAdwords-PC&cm_mmc=KNC-GoogleAdwords-PC-_-pla-_-Computer+Cases-_-N82E16811517035&gclid=COvs14_-7sYCFQiDaQodA5IJ4Q&gclsrc=aw.ds

RCFProd · Jul 22, 2015

Well there you go! I've never seen such a case before.

RCFProd · Jul 22, 2015

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($219.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG C1 65.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97N-Gaming 5 Mini ITX LGA1150 Motherboard ($149.95 @ B&H)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($54.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($52.49 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 970 4GB Video Card ($298.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Azza Stealth Mini ITX Desktop Case ($90.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($73.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $1006.37
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-07-22 11:11 EDT-0400

Every listed component should fit into the case. No SSD in there yet.

tiny voices · Jul 22, 2015

I have seen that case in person and there are some things to note.

-This is a case DESIGNED to look like a flight box.
-It is not a flight box
-It is made with normal PC case materials.
-It is not "heavy duty"
-It will not survive check baggage on an airplane.
-It is not meant to be dropped or handled roughly
-It is more of a gimmick than a real serious case
-it will provide NO MORE protection from anything than a normal PC case will and honestly the Prodigy is a MUCH better built and more sturdy case.

User3335 · Jul 22, 2015

What about the lian li tu100

tiny voices · Jul 22, 2015

A good case for sure, but it is not going to be any more durable than any other PC case. If you just want a case with a handle any of these are fine. If you want a durable case than can take a beating, you need to be looking to spend $300+ for a custom built flight case designed to be used as a PC case.

User3335 · Jul 22, 2015

What about the build from RCF? How much will it weight?

tiny voices · Jul 22, 2015

30 pounds maybe?

User3335 · Jul 22, 2015

Is there any way to build something that will be like 15 pounds?

tiny voices · Jul 22, 2015

Probably not. The parts BEFORE the case will weight more than that.

tiny voices · Jul 22, 2015

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811517029

Could get this tiny little case and try for this. It'll probably be the lightest option, but will still weight decently more than 15 pounds. probably.

User3335 · Jul 22, 2015

Maybe something with the Lian Li tu100?

tiny voices · Jul 22, 2015

That case will be heavier than either AZZa as it is metal not plastic.

Get the build that RCFProd set up and then pick whatever mini ITX case you want.

User3335 · Jul 22, 2015

What lightweight case would you recommend?

tiny voices · Jul 22, 2015

Are we going for portable? Does it have to have a handle? Does it have to be mini-IX?

User3335 · Jul 22, 2015

Yes I want the case to be portable and have a handle. Also I like the MSI GTX970 4GD5T OC since it has very good overclocking features, is it true?

tiny voices · Jul 22, 2015

All GPUs have the same overclocking "features". Some GPUs overclock better than others due to having more power headroom for additional voltage.

GO for the build posted above.

RCFProd · Jul 22, 2015

Nah It's worse than Gaming 2G. For 298 the Gigabyte is a great deal.

User3335 · Jul 22, 2015

Can you show me something that will be 20 pounds? Also for a case I like the Cooler Master Elite 130, it can have an ATX PSU.

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