RocketFish(rebadged LianLi) Cases!

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03-15-2008, 02:00 PM
ZOMGVTEK

Quote:

Originally Posted by iandh

I am still trying to figure out where to put it, it is RIDICULOUSLY huge. I mean I could just pick up my 19" samsung LCD and stick it inside the case, along with both my cats, and a couple CD cases.

Hahaha... yea it is..
03-15-2008, 02:55 PM
hecktic

Good job iandh!!
03-15-2008, 03:57 PM
mattd390

I picked one up in flint, Mi for 77.99. The chick at the register told me if I bring in the stores number that had them for 47.99 I could get that price.. we will see though. Man, these buggers are friggin huge though! Kinda the exact opposite of my Lian Li a05b i just bought :).
03-15-2008, 10:00 PM
Polizei

Talked to an "Operations Manager" at a store in Avon, Ohio. They had this case for $67.99, when a store 30 minutes away has it for $47.99. I asked her if she would price match and she said no, because prices are based avaliability and demographics.

Lame.
03-16-2008, 07:17 AM
iadstudio

Quote:

Originally Posted by Polizei

Talked to an "Operations Manager" at a store in Avon, Ohio. They had this case for $67.99, when a store 30 minutes away has it for $47.99. I asked her if she would price match and she said no, because prices are based avaliability and demographics.

Lame.

I don't believe that. Best Buy isn't that organized about anything.
03-16-2008, 01:33 PM
Reefa_Madness

My store doesn't have them on clearance and the dept manager wouldn't even discuss a discount.

I'll just have to wait a while and see if things change.
03-16-2008, 02:42 PM
p0tter

I picked up one for 47.99 @ Bestbuy in Evanston, IL (on Howard Store #313). Its on clearance and its huge, dont take your 2 seater convertable like I did...

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c1...n/IMG_0100.jpg

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c1...n/IMG_0101.jpg
03-16-2008, 02:56 PM
Russian

Quote:

Originally Posted by wangerin

I picked up one for 47.99 @ Bestbuy in Evanston, IL (on Howard Store #313). Its on clearance and its huge, dont take your 2 seater convertable like I did...

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c1...n/IMG_0100.jpg

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c1...n/IMG_0101.jpg

Dude what car is that? an MR2? :confused:
03-16-2008, 02:57 PM
p0tter

Yes, its a 2000 mr2 spyder.

I think you got a bad case that didnt go through qaulity control. The front door is solid, and edges are clean.

Quote:

Originally Posted by vladimir

I just went and picked one up, them promptly turned around to return it! If this was made by Lian Li, their quality has severely dropped.

The issues that I found with this case are;
-Sharp, unfinished edges
-The left door did not fit properly, (after closing and tightening screws), the case twisted so it would not sit level but rocked side to side. I tried every way to get it to level, but as soon as the door was tightened down, the case body twisted.
-Top panel did not fit correctly in the front left side as well.

For the price, it's not a bad deal if you can find a good one.
03-16-2008, 03:06 PM
[XC] Synthetickiller

Quote:

Originally Posted by wangerin

I picked up one for 47.99 @ Bestbuy in Evanston, IL (on Howard Store #313). Its on clearance and its huge, dont take your 2 seater convertable like I did...

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c1...n/IMG_0100.jpg

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c1...n/IMG_0101.jpg

Nice case, nice car.

When you bring it home, could you take some pics of it next to another one of your cases for us? Pics make this good thread great!
03-16-2008, 03:06 PM
Russian

Haha, awesome i still got it!

btw, i also had to return mine because one of the standoffs would not screw into the motherboard tray for the life of me, it was messed up and i ended up stripping it. But my exchanged one works great!
03-16-2008, 03:15 PM
p0tter

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c1...n/IMG_6294.jpg

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c1...n/IMG_6292.jpg

Its about the same size as a Stacker w/ wheels. Wow, the camera shows the dirty filters :(
03-16-2008, 04:54 PM
Polizei

Got one of the last two cases at my Best Buy. I'll get some pictures up in a bit of it compared to the side panel of my old Craptake Tsunami (er, Thermaltake) and my Silverstone Olympia power supply box.

I got some pictures of the case itself, what it comes with, and some pictures of the transfer from the Tsunami to this case. Bear with me though, taken with a cell phone.
03-16-2008, 04:58 PM
p0tter

Is there a Lian Li window I can purchase?
03-16-2008, 05:51 PM
Russian

Quote:

Originally Posted by wangerin

Is there a Lian Li window I can purchase?

Yes, i think i have done enough research to verify it should fit on the PC-6/7 cases. Im not 100% sure since i havent purchased one... but it is deadly close to some of those cases size wize. I may buy one just to check.
03-16-2008, 07:22 PM
[XC] Synthetickiller

I did not realize it was THAT big. I don't own a cosmos, so I can't compare directly, but I'm guessing this is bigger than a p180 eh?
03-16-2008, 08:43 PM
The Nemesis

Quote:

Originally Posted by Reefa_Madness

My store doesn't have them on clearance and the dept manager wouldn't even discuss a discount.

I'll just have to wait a while and see if things change.

The two stores nearest me didn't have them on clearance last week. But I checked today and now they do but for only $100.00 just keep checking they will all drop eventually.
03-16-2008, 09:59 PM
Russian

Quote:

Originally Posted by Synthetickiller

I did not realize it was THAT big. I don't own a cosmos, so I can't compare directly, but I'm guessing this is bigger than a p180 eh?

MOOOOOOOST DEF. :D
03-16-2008, 10:06 PM
iadstudio

agreed. From what i can tell it would have to be a pc 1000 or 2000 series case. However, there are a number of versions of this case series. Thsi is the one I suspect will fit:
http://www.performance-pcs.com/catal...c6c659d0009911
http://www.performance-pcs.com/catal...oducts_id=3713

I've been meaning to call Performancs-pcs and ask for specific specs on the panels they offer.
03-16-2008, 10:38 PM
Russian

Quote:

Originally Posted by mcoffey

Not sure about that,

I was just checking and the 6x/7 series cases are mid tower and much smaller from what I can tell. Or are you talking about another typer case?

andyc

yeah, ive been looking at the dimensions, this is pretty much a PC-A10B or PC-A71B like stated before.. i was wrong.
03-16-2008, 11:22 PM
aiya

just an update for people still trying to find this case in the los angeles area.

i purchased mine at the atwater BB in glendale for $71.99. they still had one more when i bought mine on 3/13.

i tried the pasadena store but they were out even thought their system says they have 3 instock.

city of industry store has 2 that i saw but still $119.99.

a buddy of mine grabbed the last one at the montclair store last night (3/15) for $47.99.
03-17-2008, 05:58 PM
Shift

what :banana::banana::banana::banana:ing bull:banana::banana::banana::banana: everyone here practically gets it for $50 and I'm stuck at $120

:banana::banana::banana::banana: this state I'm moving
03-17-2008, 07:51 PM
ZOMGVTEK

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shift

what :banana::banana::banana::banana:ing bull:banana::banana::banana::banana: everyone here practically gets it for $50 and I'm stuck at $120

:banana::banana::banana::banana: this state I'm moving

Im in NY and i got mine for $47...

Although it would appear you happen to be in NYC, thats a good 8 hours away, so.. yea...

Only 1 of the 6 or so stores within 50 miles had them at that price. Call around?
03-17-2008, 09:34 PM
Aleki

a friend picked one up for me for 47. in comparison to my p180, there's no contest, the p180 actually smokes it.
the case cover feels light and flimsy, it looks like it will scratch easy. i feel like i have to be extra gentle with this case, which is not what i had in mind.
well i'll take a closer look at it tomorrow. maybe some fatmat and a thick coat of paint will keep the rattle down :/
03-17-2008, 10:23 PM
Garrett

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shift

what :banana::banana::banana::banana:ing bull:banana::banana::banana::banana: everyone here practically gets it for $50 and I'm stuck at $120

:banana::banana::banana::banana: this state I'm moving

Yeah right... moving... for a case lol :rofl:
And by the way, in your sig you state the following :p:
super expensive overpriced case:rofl:
03-18-2008, 12:50 AM
hecktic

Quote:

Originally Posted by mcoffey

Incredible,

I figured what the heck, I'll give it a shot and see if the Leesburg, VA Bestbuy store had some, and what kind of deal I could get. It's about a half hour away from me.

Walk in there not really expecting any great deals after reading some of the stories in the thread, but I was really interested in the case. IMO even @ 119.00 still pretty nice for a full tower Lian Li. I ask the "Computer Specialist" guy where the cases are and he points me to ilse and say "we have 3 different models" but I don't see the Rocketfish (is a pretty lame name, but what the hell). I did however see a 47.95 price holder on the shelf. So I asked him did they carry a case called Rocketfish, and he asys "yeah, but there not on display". Now I smell some blood in the water and reply "that's because they’re on close out, right". He's says yes and proceeds to look up the price on the internet. Sure enough it has the 119.00 price, but I'm like "what a bummer it should be the closeout price". He says "let me check the in store clearance price" and sure enough it's @ 47.99, and they have three in stock in the back. "I'll take two" I say, and proceed to follow him around with my cart so I could load them up. When I see him taking the 2 down, and there's another one left, "I'll take that one too".

3 cases for 150.00, just incredible. Cases are really nice and I needed some cases for my folding farm. I was going to rig the boards up on wood or some such thing to get them on line, but was hesitant because I didn't like the idea. They're so deep it will be easy to drill the top for a 120.3 type rad with plenty room to spare. They'll be perfect. I may even swap out one for my everyday rig and really trick one out they're so nice.

This has to be the best deal I've come accross since I've been in this hobby. Thanks to the OP for the post. Might be the first time I read a post on XS and it saved me a few 100.00 instead of costing me:D

I'm very commited to the WCG team here on XS, so all three cases already have a home, and are spoken for.

Thanks again,

andyc

hehehe... welcome to threes club lol... :D

first case - office file/video/payroll server
second case - home office computer for my work away from the office (this case is overboard for this build rofl but what the hell @ $43.12 its a good deal)
third case - not sure yet but I am leaning towards either selling it on ebay or putting a phase change in it
03-18-2008, 10:06 AM
phelan1777

hmm I qualify for the 3CC though no RocketFish case. :p
03-20-2008, 12:11 PM
PnoT

I just picked up 3 of these for $47.99 at my local bestbuy. Thanks for the heads up on this really nice case everyone!
03-20-2008, 12:47 PM
techguy2k5

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aleki

a friend picked one up for me for 47. in comparison to my p180, there's no contest, the p180 actually smokes it.
the case cover feels light and flimsy, it looks like it will scratch easy. i feel like i have to be extra gentle with this case, which is not what i had in mind.
well i'll take a closer look at it tomorrow. maybe some fatmat and a thick coat of paint will keep the rattle down :/

pfft, whatever

weight does not make a case good. This case pees all over any Antec.
03-20-2008, 12:55 PM
Fujimitsu

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aleki

a friend picked one up for me for 47. in comparison to my p180, there's no contest, the p180 actually smokes it.
the case cover feels light and flimsy, it looks like it will scratch easy. i feel like i have to be extra gentle with this case, which is not what i had in mind.
well i'll take a closer look at it tomorrow. maybe some fatmat and a thick coat of paint will keep the rattle down :/

Having owned & used both cases, I have to heartily disagree.

This case is larger, roomier, sturdier, lighter, and more scratch resistant.
03-23-2008, 02:56 PM
GAR

P180 is very prone to scratches, its wayy too much plastic for my taste.
03-23-2008, 04:29 PM
iadstudio

Quote:

Originally Posted by techguy2k5

pfft, whatever

weight does not make a case good. This case pees all over any Antec.

I agree. Although My Antec is a bit more hearty, I think this case takes the crown. Much roomier, no plastic and better layout. I think with a few selective mods (which I am in the proces of) the Antec can not even compare.
03-23-2008, 04:31 PM
Polizei

My side panel seems to rattle because it doesn't line up right, I don't think. Harddrive vibration doesn't seem to be dampened too well, but for $50, I'm not going to complain. I'll find some rubber or something to dampen it.
03-23-2008, 04:58 PM
iadstudio

Well, I guess I should mention that I have yet to power my system up in the case. idk if it will rattle or what, but I aree that adding a few dampers here and there wouldnt; be much of a problem.
03-23-2008, 05:06 PM
Damien

i've experienced zero rattle and vibration...guess i got lucky.
03-23-2008, 08:29 PM
Aleki

I wasnt basing the construction quality on the weight alone. i dont know, maybe i just got a bad case. the panels on the rocketfish are wearing at the seams, which looks like crap IMO

i understand the p180 has tons of plastic, but that's what makes it a great case. plastic is a better damping material than metal. also, the interior of the p180 seems very rigid. not to mention the precuts to hide the psu cables really come in handy. there isnt any room to do the same in the rocketfish. i guess i like the ideas and thought that went behind the 180, whereas the rocketfish was slapped together(not implying the construction was comprimised).

all that aside, yes it is a great case for 50 bucks. though I personally wouldnt pay much more than that

ps: would one know if i can have it exchanged at any bestbuy? the one my friend bought it at doesnt have any more cases :(
03-23-2008, 08:33 PM
JaYp146

Quote:

Originally Posted by Polizei

My side panel seems to rattle because it doesn't line up right, I don't think. Harddrive vibration doesn't seem to be dampened too well, but for $50, I'm not going to complain. I'll find some rubber or something to dampen it.

Hard drive suspension works well in this case (no pun intended). I have my Samsung 500gigger suspended in the bottom 5.25" bay, can only hear it when it seeks.

Oh, and be sure to remove all fan grilles. And rubber-mount your low-speed fans. And buy Dynamat/roofer's tape equivalents with which to coat the inside of the door and other surfaces of the case. And a Seasonic-built PSU (HX520, VX450, HX620, etc.) for even more silence. *deep breath

Not the quietest case in the world, but with some work, it's manageable. :)
03-23-2008, 10:58 PM
iandh

Quote:

Originally Posted by JaYp146

Hard drive suspension works well in this case (no pun intended). I have my Samsung 500gigger suspended in the bottom 5.25" bay, can only hear it when it seeks.

Oh, and be sure to remove all fan grilles. And rubber-mount your low-speed fans. And buy Dynamat/roofer's tape equivalents with which to coat the inside of the door and other surfaces of the case. And a Seasonic-built PSU (HX520, VX450, HX620, etc.) for even more silence. *deep breath

Not the quietest case in the world, but with some work, it's manageable. :)

Haha, I actually have done all listed above and it is quite silent.

First thing I did was strip the grills and drill out the mounting holes to mount the fans with the included hard drive grommets (quite useful since I won't be mounting more than a few hard drives).

I also have a VX450, previously a 520HX, and they both are amongst the most silent PSU's I've owned. Very cool running as well.

I'm thinking I'm going to need to silence my optical drive though somehow.
03-26-2008, 12:55 PM
Shift

Quote:

Originally Posted by JasoN!!!

Brooklyn store has it for $98 or so, Just called.

Really $98?

Apparently the 23st store has them for $71. I'm going to call them and confirm
03-27-2008, 09:38 AM
wildabeast

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If you are looking at getting a Windowed door for this case. Look at the part number W-75B. This door fits perfect. I got my info from Lian Li themselves. I just installed the door on my Rocketfish, and it looks great. Performance-PCS has the door, but watch out for high shipping prices. Here is a pic to show you guys.
03-27-2008, 11:13 AM
little_scrapper

Cant this thread die already!
03-27-2008, 12:02 PM
JaYp146

Quote:

Originally Posted by iandh

I'm thinking I'm going to need to silence my optical drive though somehow.

Often the most challenging and unavoidable noise producers in a case, especially in a giant aluminum one like the Rocketfish. I'm thinking the best way is to surround the drive with high density stuff; vinyl floor tiles, carpet squares, anything to help absorb noise output.

Oh, and Nero DriveTool can reduce DVD/CD read speeds, less noise.
03-27-2008, 01:16 PM
Damien

Quote:

Originally Posted by little_scrapper

Cant this thread die already!

why? we're having a discussion about the case.
03-27-2008, 01:47 PM
Damien

Quote:

Originally Posted by wildabeast

If you are looking at getting a Windowed door for this case. Look at the part number W-75B. This door fits perfect. I got my info from Lian Li themselves. I just installed the door on my Rocketfish, and it looks great. Performance-PCS has the door, but watch out for high shipping prices. Here is a pic to show you guys.

Nice find. Although it'd cost more than I paid for the case, so I'll probably just not bother.
03-27-2008, 02:14 PM
Polizei

I wish that window didn't go down so far... I don't want it to show the power supply or harddrive racks. Trying to hide those...
03-27-2008, 04:27 PM
Reefa_Madness

Quote:

Originally Posted by Polizei

I wish that window didn't go down so far... I don't want it to show the power supply or harddrive racks. Trying to hide those...

Here is a thought...

Tape off the part that you do want to show and then paint the rest (bottom part) black from the inside.

You'll end up with just what you're looking for and with it painted from the inside, your not likely to get any scratches on the paint.

You could find all sorts of alternative solutions that would accomplish the same thing.
03-27-2008, 07:37 PM
Shift

just one for $50 but I might just get more for the hell of it.
03-28-2008, 08:52 AM
tw3aK

$49.99 at the best buy in Bloomingdale IL. Just grabbed a couple. HUGE.
03-28-2008, 09:05 AM
Polizei

At the top of the case, with the vertical grate in the back above the IO ports... what's the story on size there? I've got the case sitting on my desk here at school with the side panel off, and judging by eye, a 120mm fan won't fit there. 2x 92mm maybe? Could help get stale air out the top.

EDIT: 2x80mm would fit there nice with a little cutting. If you look at the top of the case, there are some rail type things that hang down that would need to be trimmed in the back, but 2x80mm would definately fit.
03-30-2008, 11:13 PM
Etherwolf

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kunaak

bought one.

totttttttally dont need it.
but I figure, when the hell else am I gonna come across a case this quality, this price, with $5.99 shipping to alaska?

$5.99 shipping to Juneau? WTF? How much did you pay and from whom? I just picked one up @ BB in Anchorage for $71.99. They wouldn't budge on the price and BB sure charges more than that to ship a case to me.

Wolf
03-31-2008, 05:44 AM
AlphaHeX

Quote:

Originally Posted by Etherwolf

$5.99 shipping to Juneau? WTF? How much did you pay and from whom? I just picked one up @ BB in Anchorage for $71.99. They wouldn't budge on the price and BB sure charges more than that to ship a case to me.

Wolf

$5.99 is a joke :) Better tell me how I can get one in Europe or ship it to Poland :confused:
03-31-2008, 07:46 PM
zoob

Went to Buffalo while on my weekend trip to Niagara.
Walden Galleria had them for ~$95. Had the guy check stock of other stores in the area, and both Amherst and Clarence had them in stock for $52. Only managed to fit two into a Corolla. Customs didn't have a problem with the HUGE case in the back seat :D
03-31-2008, 11:08 PM
justjeff

Hehe it's AMAZING how many of these cases are on Ebay now....good luck with the sales guys. I'm glad I got mine for $50.

After having time to mod my case a bit I tend to agree with the poster who said the case isn't quite up to Lian Li quality standards. After getting my hands dirty cutting radiator fan openings into the top panel and swapping my hardware into the case, I do have to admit that it's not quite Lian Li quality.

My PC-60 had a power supply plate that allowed me to mount it to the power supply and then use thumbscrews on the outer mounting. Also my PC-60 did have considerably more edge guards...that I will be stealing from my old case and using on my Rocketfish. Other little knit-picky things I noticed weren't quite Lian Li quality....but still an awersome case for an awesome price that I'll get years of use out of.

Last little observation..WTF is a Rocketfish?!?!? What marketing project birthed that bastard child of a label? The best I can come up with fish are associated with water...which is associated with surfing...so a rocketfish is surfing like...um...rocket scientists on crack???
04-01-2008, 12:08 AM
AlphaHeX

Quote:

Originally Posted by justjeff

Hehe it's AMAZING how many of these cases are on Ebay now....good luck with the sales guys. I'm glad I got mine for $50.

After having time to mod my case a bit I tend to agree with the poster who said the case isn't quite up to Lian Li quality standards. After getting my hands dirty cutting radiator fan openings into the top panel and swapping my hardware into the case, I do have to admit that it's not quite Lian Li quality.

My PC-60 had a power supply plate that allowed me to mount it to the power supply and then use thumbscrews on the outer mounting. Also my PC-60 did have considerably more edge guards...that I will be stealing from my old case and using on my Rocketfish. Other little knit-picky things I noticed weren't quite Lian Li quality....but still an awersome case for an awesome price that I'll get years of use out of.

Last little observation..WTF is a Rocketfish?!?!? What marketing project birthed that bastard child of a label? The best I can come up with fish are associated with water...which is associated with surfing...so a rocketfish is surfing like...um...rocket scientists on crack???

Hmm, I've found only 5 those cases on e-bay. Unfortunately they ship only to US :(
04-01-2008, 02:14 AM
Kunaak

Quote:

Originally Posted by Etherwolf

$5.99 shipping to Juneau? WTF? How much did you pay and from whom? I just picked one up @ BB in Anchorage for $71.99. They wouldn't budge on the price and BB sure charges more than that to ship a case to me.

Wolf

add it to your cart.
enter 99801 for the zip.

its not that hard to figure out this for yourself.
the shipping prices are right there when you buy something.
04-01-2008, 10:14 AM
vengance_01

I finally saw this case in person, and I like it alot. simple, nice door, decent airflow, lots of room, and plenty of room for modifications like a nice blow hole, or better side intake. Also this case is made by Lian-Li it says it right on the box.
04-01-2008, 11:23 AM
hieuhef

man, $49.99 for this case in philly. anyone want me to pick them up one? :D
04-02-2008, 01:44 AM
AlphaHeX

Quote:

Originally Posted by hieuhef

man, $49.99 for this case in philly. anyone want me to pick them up one? :D

Is it possible that someone will pick up one for me and ship it to Poland? I can add additional $50 for your inconvenience :)
04-04-2008, 05:48 AM
Zolly

I would like to know too, if there is any way to buy one in Europe.
04-04-2008, 01:56 PM
vengance_01

USA Deal only. :(
04-04-2008, 02:03 PM
ZOMGVTEK

I called my local store, and they say they have 9 of them.

Do i buy them all? lol...

$100 + shipping :D

<_<
>_>
04-05-2008, 03:26 PM
en4cer

Just picked one up at my local BB in Indianapolis, they were marked on the shelf at 49.99 :D :D What a deal!
04-05-2008, 04:35 PM
Polizei

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZOMGVTEK

I called my local store, and they say they have 9 of them.

Do i buy them all? lol...

$100 + shipping :D

<_<
>_>

When you're ready to spend $900+ on cases, that's when you buy 2 or 3 Mountain Mods UFOs.
04-05-2008, 04:49 PM
sick_g4m3r

"Your total is 53.89"

I felt like I stole the frickin thing lol
04-05-2008, 06:22 PM
ZOMGVTEK

Quote:

Originally Posted by Polizei

When you're ready to spend $900+ on cases, that's when you buy 2 or 3 Mountain Mods UFOs.

(theyre $47, my wording was quite poor to assume the possibility to ship them out to people who cant get them at $47, $100 aint bad... ;))
04-06-2008, 07:39 PM
Cpl Ledanek

anyone plan to profit from this? how much fair value?
04-06-2008, 07:43 PM
ZOMGVTEK

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cpl Ledanek

anyone plan to profit from this? how much fair value?

I would love to... lol..

$100 each + shipping sounds fair to me.
04-06-2008, 08:15 PM
Cpl Ledanek

Quote:

Originally Posted by sick_g4m3r

"Your total is 53.89"

I felt like I stole the frickin thing lol

it does feel that way...weird in a good way :D
04-06-2008, 08:20 PM
itznfb

no stores within 50 miles with in stock :(

all sold out at full price. booooo. :down:
04-07-2008, 12:05 AM
AlphaHeX

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZOMGVTEK

I would love to... lol..

$100 each + shipping sounds fair to me.

Will you buy one for me and ship it to Poland?
04-08-2008, 12:51 PM
big poppa pump

Picked up 2 this past weekend - 47.99 + tax for each. I had to end up driving to 2 stores to pick them up as the 1st store only had one in stock. Anyway this case should make a fine companion to my 3 other Stacker STC-01's.

Will try to move parts from my backup server into one of this sometime this coming weekend. The 2nd one I will probably gift it to my brother.
04-10-2008, 01:05 PM
lowtcell

Just picked one up, couldn't resist. Total after tax was $51.35.
04-10-2008, 03:05 PM
Shift

anyone try sound dampening material on theirs? I'm contemplating it
04-10-2008, 03:14 PM
Emerica

Are these available for ~$50 in EVERY store? Online it says $120, how do I know if my store is selling it for the good price?
04-10-2008, 03:22 PM
Polizei

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shift

anyone try sound dampening material on theirs? I'm contemplating it

I'm going to try some when I cut holes in the motherboard tray for wires. When I put the side panel on, it rattles ever so slightly.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Emerica

Are these available for ~$50 in EVERY store? Online it says $120, how do I know if my store is selling it for the good price?

No, I went to one store that was selling it for $67.99, and then went to another that had it for $47.99.
04-11-2008, 09:09 AM
Bei Fei

I just picked one up for 49.99 - 10%. Sweet deal, they still had one left when I left.
04-11-2008, 09:22 AM
ZOMGVTEK

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bei Fei

I just picked one up for 49.99 - 10%. Sweet deal, they still had one left when I left.

How did you get 10% off?
When i tryed to use my rewards zone coupon, it didnt work.
04-11-2008, 09:52 AM
Bei Fei

The cashier said the coupon was not valid...... Then she keyed in 10% off.
04-11-2008, 09:54 AM
ZOMGVTEK

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bei Fei

The cashier said the coupon was not valid...... Then she keyed in 10% off.

Orrly?

Hmmm... I plan on getting 4 more of these for a 'special' project, so 10% off would be nice.
04-21-2008, 02:23 PM
Omastar

Paid $72 for mine. Not a bad deal. Bigger than my Gigabyte Aurora 570, but the Aurora is definitely sturdier (especially the front door).
04-21-2008, 03:55 PM
geoffsthaboss

san antonio bb still wants $100 for 'em.
and they are saying that IS the sale price..
04-21-2008, 05:16 PM
Rattle

grabbed one over the weekend for $51 badass case
04-21-2008, 05:35 PM
icecpu

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rattle

grabbed one over the weekend for $51 badass case

How and where you get for $51 ????
04-21-2008, 05:58 PM
p0tter

Quote:

Originally Posted by icecpu

How and where you get for $51 ????

Quote:

Originally Posted by Russian

Link to product at retail price:

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage....=1183160363476

These can be had ranging from 47.00 to 120.00

I was able to negotiate mine to 90 after talking to the manager and telling him i saw them elsewhere for 73.

Here is the thread that broke the news, with pictures and receipt scans.

http://hardforum.com/showthread.php?t=1277427

This is what you do.

Go to bestbuy.com and search for the stores in your area, call them and ask if they have the Rocketfish case and the price.

♠
04-21-2008, 06:07 PM
The Nemesis

If shipping these beast weren't too much I'd sell one ot two.
04-22-2008, 12:44 PM
p0tter

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Nemesis

If shipping these beast weren't too much I'd sell one ot two.

Yep, the case is so huge that shipping it would kill the savings. Mine is sitting in the garage, too bad I dont have a use for it atm.
04-22-2008, 02:19 PM
Polizei

Surely it's better than your Stacker? ;)

I would take one over a Stacker any day.
04-22-2008, 02:52 PM
Shalamay

USPS parcel post shipping on one of these is about $25. Not too bad.
04-22-2008, 04:10 PM
MotF Bane

Just snagged mine, Salem NH is now out. Might get a second though just to have around.
04-22-2008, 08:10 PM
hecktic

didnt someone here say they showed this thread to a Bestbuy manager?

I bet that manager must be thinking who are all these obsessed people with this computer case lol?
04-22-2008, 08:34 PM
MotF Bane

Quote:

Originally Posted by Polizei

Surely it's better than your Stacker? ;)

I would take one over a Stacker any day.

Speaking of Stackers, I own a Stacker, and now one of these. This thing is a LOT quieter, and it feels roomier inside somehow. Still, the Stacker is the one with the Thermochill 120.3, so it remains the primary rig.
04-23-2008, 05:58 AM
big poppa pump

Quote:

Originally Posted by MotF Bane

Speaking of Stackers, I own a Stacker, and now one of these. This thing is a LOT quieter, and it feels roomier inside somehow. Still, the Stacker is the one with the Thermochill 120.3, so it remains the primary rig.

3 stacker STC-01's and 2 of these suckers. Brother did not want this case since he ended up buying a stacker 830. Now to figure out what to do with the 2nd Rocketfish case!
04-23-2008, 06:53 AM
Aldy402

@SHIFT

where did you get yours for $50 in nyc?
04-23-2008, 08:56 AM
redphoenix

haha yessss. Clearwater bestbuy has them for 47.99 and a couple of bestbuys around them do too. Gulf Coast is still $120.

I hate bestbuy, but sweet deal.
04-23-2008, 11:23 AM
redphoenix

So metal Lian Li case badges that will cover Rocket Fish?? Anyone?
04-23-2008, 11:29 AM
p0tter

Quote:

Originally Posted by Polizei

Surely it's better than your Stacker? ;)

I would take one over a Stacker any day.

Quote:

Originally Posted by MotF Bane

Speaking of Stackers, I own a Stacker, and now one of these. This thing is a LOT quieter, and it feels roomier inside somehow. Still, the Stacker is the one with the Thermochill 120.3, so it remains the primary rig.

Yep, im in the same boat. My stacker is housing my 120.3 rad and it would be a waste to switch over for pure aesthetics. Waiting for my oct core build ::shocked:
04-23-2008, 01:14 PM
redphoenix

Okay I took a bunch of pictures. Spread them around, but give credit when credit is due ;)

Photo Gallery
04-24-2008, 06:24 AM
Polizei

I was going to do something like that, but all I had avaliable was the camera on my phone. Well done. :up:

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