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Black_Cat   09-06-2003 at 05:06:23 AM

I'm shopping for a new case. I currently have the Lian Li PC60 and I'm pretty happy with it. What I like about it is that it has 2 fans that blow directly on the HDDs. I have two 15k RPM Cheetahs that get really hot. Also the HDD's sit in a pull-out drawer which is very convenient. The aluminum construction of the case is also top-notch. I also like the fact that it has USB connectors up front.

What I don't like about the case is that it doesn't have a removable motherboard tray. Also, it is very difficult to install or remove a PSU and there is very little room inside the case once the mobo is installed. Lastly, although I have no firewire accessories to speak of, they should have put one up front with the USB connectors.

To sum things up, I need a case with the following characteristics:

Aluminum construction
Removable mobo tray
Removable HDD tray
Fans that blow directly on the HDDs
USB/Firewire on front of case
Roominess!

I would prefer to stick with a mid tower, but if the only way to get room is with a full tower I'll get one. I appreciate all opinions/input. Price is no object. TIA!


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Phetar   09-06-2003 at 08:20:55 AM
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http://www.ocsystem.com/supflowal12b.html

It's missing the firewire though.

http://www.axiontech.com/prdt.php?src=PW&item=45215

It might be too small though.

http://www.ajump.com/ajump/product [...] 99-1930037

I don't know if any of them have removable HD cages. I hope this helps

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Black_Cat   09-06-2003 at 09:34:37 PM
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Thanks for the suggestions phetar. They're all good, but a little birdy just whispered into my ear and told me get <A HREF="http://www.circotech.com/csx-5190al.html" target="_new">this one</A>.

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Crashman   09-07-2003 at 09:45:22 AM
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Ah yes, the laid back bezel makes it more aerodynamic, and therefore you should have a faster system!

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Black_Cat   09-07-2003 at 10:27:00 AM
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One should always consider aerodynamics when buying a case especially if it has wheels!

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Jake_Barnes   09-07-2003 at 07:23:46 PM
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You can always count on Crashman for some helpful, witty irony.


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Phetar   09-08-2003 at 01:09:51 AM
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Yeah, I liked that one too...I was thinking of that a few months ago, but it was way too expensive for my tastes...and plus I always thought it was a little cramped inside, maybe I'm wrong though. Looks can be deceptive.

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stano   09-08-2003 at 03:36:51 AM
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There goes your mid-tower theory....:)

I am inpressed by the Lian-Li PC6070
<A HREF="http://www.lian-li.com/product.php?action=viewPD&prdid=1106&PHPSESSID=0278a2cc0f43906579a8d01e9bd82756" target="_new">http://www.lian-li.com/product.php?action=viewPD&prdid=1106&PHPSESSID=0278a2cc0f43906579a8d01e9bd82756</A>

I'm likeing the quiteness it offers


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lhgpoobaa   09-08-2003 at 08:38:26 AM
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Atlas/kingwin/superflower/dynatron have exactly what you want.

Pretty much the same as lian li but with removable mobo tray,, removable HDD tray, front USBx2 and 1 x firewire.
2 80mm front fans over the removable hard drive enclosure
2 rear fans
1 side
1 top
aluminium in silver or black (anodised inside and out yum)
and its roomy, to a degree. a movable board certainly helps alot.

model number is SB201.
see if you can findone.

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Black_Cat   09-10-2003 at 06:06:15 AM
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Nice suggestion but the Enermax CSX-5190AL is on the way! Woo hoo!

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