View Full Version : My new case :(
stompah
05-09-2002, 10:42 AM
Damn sons of :banana::banana::banana::banana::banana:es! they scratched the aliminum during the cutting of the window :( you also cannot see an edge of the window which was cut funny. No matter how I tried it would show up on my cam.
stompah
05-09-2002, 10:45 AM
here is the blue LED fan. I dont get why they use a 3 pin connector for a case fan like that? I would rather it be like the rear 60mm case fan with seperate molex and 3pin connector leads
Bad:
stompah
05-09-2002, 10:45 AM
Bad:
And the good:
stompah
05-09-2002, 10:48 AM
I do like the thumbscrews. and real filler plates are always a plus ;)
stompah
05-09-2002, 10:50 AM
front USB ports. the inside of the lid is rough, I will have to work on that a bit
stompah
05-09-2002, 10:55 AM
Hard to tell but the edges are rolled nicely so no more inexplicable cuts!
stompah
05-09-2002, 11:02 AM
Well overall I am happy cause I get a new case, a window and some interior lighting to set it off!
I doubt I will sink much time or money in this case but for the $117 with all the options it wasnt too bad. Even though the sides do seem a bit flimsy its frame is stiff. I may recut the window to a bigger size. I will need to figure out a way to rewire the case fans with smaller less conspicuos connectors. I was gonna buy a nice aluminum 450w PSU for it but now taht I look a bit harder it looks like I will be barely able to see it. So, instead I will pick up a nice antec and fog it with some flat black paint.
The case does not have a removeable MB tray. Which does not bother me.
Thats it folks. What y'all think?
I think the case is great. I especially like the window and the blue led fan. For the price you can't beat it. I hope everything works out!
JBELL
05-09-2002, 01:38 PM
looks nice and I got a new a-top case coming in from XTW and I have a few mods in store already - if anyone is inteested I prolly be selling my custom sx1040b case
Smizack
05-09-2002, 07:36 PM
Originally posted by stompah
here is the blue LED fan. I dont get why they use a 3 pin connector for a case fan like that? I would rather it be like the rear 60mm case fan with seperate molex and 3pin connector leads
The 3rd pin is an RPM sersor. I wish all mine were like that.
stompah
05-10-2002, 08:09 AM
Originally posted by Smizack
The 3rd pin is an RPM sersor. I wish all mine were like that.
I know that but I would prefer the fan have the pos & neg wires wired directly to the molex and the yellow wire go to the MB connector. But it doesnt matter I plan on using a different method of connecting the Fans to the system.
IMHO Molex connectors are butt ugly. I just need to think of a way to hide whatever method I use to connect the fan leads.
Hardass
05-10-2002, 03:03 PM
Originally posted by JBell
looks nice and I got a new a-top case coming in from XTW and I have a few mods in store already - if anyone is inteested I prolly be selling my custom sx1040b case
My old case was a A-Top, the 901 full tower black, nice ass case easy to work on.
Smizack
05-10-2002, 04:01 PM
Originally posted by stompah
I know that but I would prefer the fan have the pos & neg wires wired directly to the molex and the yellow wire go to the MB connector. But it doesnt matter I plan on using a different method of connecting the Fans to the system.
IMHO Molex connectors are butt ugly. I just need to think of a way to hide whatever method I use to connect the fan leads.
Ahhh. I got ya.;)
You got a solder gun right?
stompah
05-11-2002, 04:24 PM
Originally posted by Smizack
Ahhh. I got ya.;)
You got a solder gun right?
nah, I need some sort of quick disconnect. I will cruise home depot and the auto parts store someday soon
DaGooch
05-11-2002, 06:01 PM
Home Depot + Auto Zone = Modder's second home. :D
DaGooch
05-11-2002, 06:16 PM
Today at Home Depot found an inexpensive GE top loading freezer with an anodized aluminum main tub section for a pretty good price. Holds around 40 gallons of distilled water plus anti freeze from my guesstimate. The possibilities...........................