DA BOX ready for pre-order !

[nullface]

Lan Gear DA BOX 100 is ready for pre-ordered !

http://www.lan-gear.com/orders.php

I have been following this little case since it was announced, and damn!

The top 5 features (IMO):

Dimensions: 8.6" x 11.4" x 14.6"

Compatible with long graphic cards up to 340mm long

1.5mm Aluminium Chassis, 2mm Aluminium Cover

Compatible with extra long ATX power supply (up to 7.5" with 262mm long video card)

Compatible with heatsinks as high as 190 mm

[BakerT]

Really a nice box. Been following the forum for some time. To me it seems like the perfekt MicroATX enclosure.

[nullface]

Originally Posted by BakerT

Really a nice box. Been following the forum for some time. To me it seems like the perfekt MicroATX enclosure.

Second that, it beats the crap out of every single competitor in every way!

[v0dka]

I'll take the P180 mini over something that's called "da box" anyday. The heat buildup will be pretty bad as well, although not quite as bad as in the Lian Li V350.

[Agrophel]

Lian Li V351 going out when this box is comming in EU

[BakerT]

Originally Posted by v0dka

I'll take the P180 mini over something that's called "da box" anyday. The heat buildup will be pretty bad as well, although not quite as bad as in the Lian Li V350.

I agree that the name sucks, but who cares? The name means nothing. I have the P180 Mini and Im looking forward to gettin rid of it. Its a good case but its not a small case. I dont think the heat buildup is gonna be much worse than the P180 Mini. But I guess we will know when the reviews are out.

[jmke]

where do the HDDs go?

[nullface]

BakerT i see you are form DK like me They take pre-orders from EU/DK too, but the shipping cost is 55EUR if one wants delivery around Dec 18th.

[v0dka]

Originally Posted by BakerT

I dont think the heat buildup is gonna be much worse than the P180 Mini. But I guess we will know when the reviews are out.

Basically this is an imporoved V350.

But with only one 120mm exhaust airflow is not that great. And I doubt you can fit a fan on the side of the case, internally at least. The 180 mini has a 200mm and at least one 120mm, with the option to add more. Da box is so small it will have heat issues like the V350 as soon as you have cables going everywhere, cards installed etc.

For a non overclocked system it will be good though, and it seems that it can house a pretty big cooler so it's not that bad. But speaking from experience using anything but the P180 mini has proved to be impossible with a decent overclock.

[nullface]

Well i prefer size over extreme overclock, and at least Wolf at 4GHz should not be a problem.

I fail too see the point with the P180 Mini, it too big, i would prefer a A05 that is roughly the same size and a full size ATX mobo.

But let the reviews speak before we conclude anything.

[Mats]

Mini P180: 40 l
Da Box: 23 l

Comparable?

[Jamesrt2004]

Originally Posted by Mats

Mini P180: 40 l
Da Box: 23 l

Comparable?

+1 why are people comparing a case near enough 2 times larger :/....

[SocketMan]

What's the weight on it?
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Specifications Features
Type: Micro ATX desktop Compact and portable (bag available in option)
Case Material: 1.5mm Aluminium Chassis, 2mm Aluminium Cover 100% aluminum case (frame, chassis, ...)
Power Support Full ATX (Not included) Brush aluminum finish
Motherboard Compatiblity Micro ATX, Baby AT Removable motherboard tray
Side Panel Window Optional 2 x 120mm exhaust fans (pre-installed)
External 5.25" bay 1 2 x 92mm intake fans (1 pre-installed, 1 optional)
Internal 3.5" Drive Bays: 2 Compatible with heatsinks as high as 190 mm
Internal 2.5" Drive Bays: 4 Compatible with long graphic cards up to 340mm long, thus including HD5870, HD5890, HD5870X2, HD5970...
Expansion Slots: 4 Compatible with ATX power supply
140mm Fans 1 x 140mm side Fan (See Model Description) Compatible with extra long ATX power supply (up to 7.5" with 262mm long video card)
120mm Fans 2 x 120mm Rear Fan (See Model Description) Hand screws
92 mm Fans 1 x 92mm front fan ( + 1 x 92 mm side fan optional) Anti theft system
Dimensions 8.6" x 11.4" x 14.6" Compatible water cooling
Weight 7 lbs matched optical drive bezel
Available color Black (anodized)
Manufacturer Warranty 1 year

[nullface]

Originally Posted by SocketMan

What's the weight on it?

7lbs

[vaio]

Cute.

Do you know if other colours will be available?
Would like maybe a yellow one.

[th3pwn3r]

Looks like a great case but far too expensive for my blood.

[vaio]

"Cooling- Air 7 x 120mm, 1 x 180mm, 1 x 250mm fan(s)"

Blimey, what time is lift off?
They all quiet fans?

[nullface]

Originally Posted by vaio

Cute.

Do you know if other colours will be available?
Would like maybe a yellow one.

Somewhere in the Hardforum thread they wrote the could do any color on request at no extra charge.

[v0dka]

Originally Posted by Mats

Comparable?

Of course, they target the same market. I'm offering an alternative because I know how it is to overclock cramped mATX builds, from experience. And obviously comparing just the "l" makes no sense. How about the width of this thing?

By the way, I find the wide design of cases like this and the V350 actually more cumbersome than a slimmer, higher case. But that's personal I guess.

[[XC] Synthetickiller]

The p180 mini is only about 4" shorter than my TJ06, and probably the same compared to the original p180. My antec 300 is smaller than the p180 mini. Its the biggest mATX case I've ever seen. Something like the box is more size appropriate.

Think of the nzxt rouge.... it was 16.6" x 10.9" x 14.5". WTF. That's massive.

If you look at the GMC R-3 Corona, Its smaller than most cases period (not thinking slim itx cases) and holds a full ATX board and WILL hold a Mugen 2 inside.

While there are some improvements to me made with this design, its moving in the right direction. With i7 and very OC'able mATX boards, this is a dream for a lot of people, or at least getting there.

[MaByBoI]

anyone gonna water cool that sucker? would be nice to run a H50 for CPU and maybe a double installed for the GPU? anyone know if that will fit/work?

[v0dka]

Originally Posted by [XC] Synthetickiller

If you look at the GMC R-3 Corona, Its smaller than most cases period (not thinking slim itx cases) and holds a full ATX board and WILL hold a Mugen 2 inside.

Never heard of it, will check that out.

Originally Posted by [XC] Synthetickiller

While there are some improvements to me made with this design, its moving in the right direction. With i7 and very OC'able mATX boards, this is a dream for a lot of people, or at least getting there.

Oh yes, like I said this is an improvement over the V350 which has a similar appearance (but is slightly smaller iirc).

[Mats]

Originally Posted by v0dka

Of course, they target the same market. I'm offering an alternative because I know how it is to overclock cramped mATX builds, from experience.

Not the same market, there is a distinct difference between µATX towers and cube cases, and it's been like this since the first cube cases showed up.
Most people who worries about the cooling capacity would go for the tower. The mini P180 is even big for being a µATX tower.

Originally Posted by v0dka

And obviously comparing just the "l" makes no sense. How about the width of this thing?

Comparing the case volume is quite common. Just check out the mini-ITX cases hysteria.
Even though some people here aren't familiar with SI units, it does give a picture of the difference in size

[Wade]

The case is too empty. Where are the designs? Mine as well just buy an aluminum box and call it "Da Box". The PSU being on the front removes any ideas for drivebay accessories as well as modding. The SG02 maybe longer, but it is atleast easier on the eyes.

[IronWarrior]

Originally Posted by vaio

Cute.

Do you know if other colours will be available?
Would like maybe a yellow one.

4 Models are available, these are, black, black, black and black.

I like this, it's nice and compact.