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  1. 05-09-2002, 10:42 AM #1
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    My new case :(

    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.
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  2. 05-09-2002, 10:45 AM #2
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    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


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  3. 05-09-2002, 10:45 AM #3
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  4. 05-09-2002, 10:48 AM #4
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    I do like the thumbscrews. and real filler plates are always a plus
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  5. 05-09-2002, 10:50 AM #5
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    front USB ports. the inside of the lid is rough, I will have to work on that a bit
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  6. 05-09-2002, 10:55 AM #6
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    Hard to tell but the edges are rolled nicely so no more inexplicable cuts!
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  7. 05-09-2002, 11:02 AM #7
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    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?
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  8. 05-09-2002, 11:20 AM #8
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    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!


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  9. 05-09-2002, 01:38 PM #9
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    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
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  10. 05-09-2002, 07:36 PM #10
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    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.
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    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.
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  12. 05-10-2002, 03:03 PM #12
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    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.
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  13. 05-10-2002, 04:01 PM #13
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    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?
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    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
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  15. 05-11-2002, 06:01 PM #15
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    Home Depot + Auto Zone = Modder's second home.
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  16. 05-11-2002, 06:16 PM #16
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    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...........................
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