Aluminum will certainly be lighter, but is it really worth the cost? Aluminum does nothing for a case, and that one cost $240, compared to $50 for comparable steel midtower cases. Mini-tower should be lighter, although it's bad for cooling.
I'd like to take my desktop with me when I travel as carry on luggage. I talked to airport security and they didn't see any reason why I wouldn't be able to take it on the plane with me(despite the complex looking components) Does anyone have any suggestions on some lightweight desktop cases to take on an airplane?
I wonder, could i even send the desktop through the scanner without it damaging any components like the hard drive?
I need a powerful computer to play video games and run some work intenssive apps and I wouldn't fly very often. I think a laptop vs a desktop for the same power will be a higher price then the case price difference.
I would think something like that would suit you better. I know if I were going to have a portable desktop, a handle would be a must have. If you plan on using exsisting or high performance components, microATX could be a problem. I know they make larger towers with those handles as well for LAN party fanatics.
I would think something like that would suit you better. I know if I were going to have a portable desktop, a handle would be a must have. If you plan on using exsisting or high performance components, microATX could be a problem. I know they make larger towers with those handles as well for LAN party fanatics.
MicroAtx motherboards perform and oc horribly. Low profile graphics cards are pretty bad too. Might as well just get a typical midtower case and put it in a suitcase. It's not like you'll be running that computer on the plane.