how do you guys feel about this case

aowen512 · Post by **aowen512** » Sun Dec 04, 2005 2:58 pm

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a ... 6811147022

i will not be using the psu.. so thats not a worry

definetly want usb ports upfront which it has and the ability for 2 120mm fans which it also has

but how quiet do you think it will be, quiet is a concern but never a deciding factor..

just looking for input if there is any major flaws about this case and the little things that you guys coudl pick out for me

all and all i dont think its too bad for like 45 bucks shipped

ur thoughts?

jackylman · Post by **jackylman** » Sun Dec 04, 2005 3:25 pm

Looks pretty similar to my Antec 3000B.

Pros: Steel, 120mm fans, Rear honeycomb vent, Cheap, Resell stock PSU, No front drive door to break

Possible cons: Rubber drive mounts?, You might have to close off some of the side vents, No front drive door to quiet optical drive, It doesn't have a front vent for intake fan (at least not that I can see), Are the drive cages removable?

aowen512 · Post by **aowen512** » Sun Dec 04, 2005 3:28 pm

if you look at the picture where they are showing you the front ports, you can see the texture of the front area for the 120mm fan

it looks to me to be open, but im not too sure the front drives have that same texture covering them, i do know from reading the reviews that a front 120mm fan does mount infront with supplied screw holes for it

Aris · Post by **Aris** » Sun Dec 04, 2005 3:28 pm

its your standard full atx steel case.

the case is only as loud as the components you choose to put in it.

JazzJackRabbit · Post by **JazzJackRabbit** » Sun Dec 04, 2005 3:43 pm

This is not a bad generic case, however:

1.The rear 120mm vent is too restrictive
2.I don't see any intake for the forward fan, so cooling hard drives might be a problem.
3.The vents on the side panel are good for CPU/GPU cooling, but they will let out too much noise.

aowen512 · Post by **aowen512** » Sun Dec 04, 2005 4:07 pm

ok well i plan on cuttin out the back grill and either puttin in modder mesh or leaving open

for the front, i still cant tell if the front is vented or if its completely sealed off, if thats the case it will be getting modders mesh for it

and the noise comign from the side openings either will be foamed over or left open for ventilation depending on temps

so basically sounds like its not too bad then, albiet i mod the correct spots

thx fellas!

jackylman · Post by **jackylman** » Sun Dec 04, 2005 4:30 pm

aowen512 wrote: so basically sounds like its not too bad then, albiet i mod the correct spots

thx fellas!

Yeah, if you're willing to mod, it's a good deal. Enjoy your new case.

aowen512 · Post by **aowen512** » Sun Dec 04, 2005 5:05 pm

yea, thx alot