Originally Posted by Fatboy Quite ugly imo, and too modded to be a 'Gamers' case. Its more of a wannabe's case.
While I agree with that, it's alot better than some other nasty gaming cases out there, looks quite nice when you compare it to something like the Diablo case :p
Alot of companies go way over the top with thier gaming case designs, this one isn't too bad, but I'll stick with my case :)
You didn't mention that the Mesh sytem reviewed also had a case with steel coated with plastic. Tbh, if its done right, it can be good. I hate the look of that case though. If it's going to be plastic, it should be dull Xbox style plastic, not shiny stuff.
Pretty ugly and on the whole, I agree with the review. However, I do want to take a jab at the comment about plastic shell cases. I believe and have seen this evident in many cases that if implemented correctly, using a plastic shell is quite effective and cool. Plastic also lends well to modding and is a great choice for beginners. In this case, I'll agree again that this wasn't the best of jobs. But since we have a specific example of what not to do, I'd like to point out that despite my dislike for the design, Alienware cases are quite sturdy. Some older gateway cases had a plastic shell and I really like 'em. The likes of the AMS 1089K, ASUS Vento, and TM/TA-230's are other good examples of plastics shell cases.
Originally Posted by Fly hehe, amended. I think the spellchecker went a bit doolally.
Candle is a word. Just the wrong one.
Well, I don't hate the looks (I like the red they chose, but it's poorly done) but it's definately very flawed. I always hate doing any sort of modding to cases with doors, especially plastic ones. Makes me that much more happy with my $50 Antec for my fileserver, and of course the v2000 that went into FrozenFire.
So if it's plastic covered steel, is the plastic just glued on?
And with the panel with the window, what's the edge of the window like? I'm thinking of windowing my case, but don't know how hard it will be/what it might turn out like.
Very good review and it's something I, for one, would definately like to see more of, i.e. reviews of cases of a cost more suited to people who don't want to spend the next month or so feasting on cold baked beans.
first thing that stood out for me.... the flash card reader. I can take a picture of my case and show you the verry same one. That verry same one has been sitting in my case for about 4 years now, and it was used..... 0 times. It does suport SD cards which is useful in most cases, However the fuji digital camer i bought used XD... which is probly the third most popular format of digital card.... SD being the top and Memory Stick and Compact flash comming in 2 and forth in some order. so for trying to release a case like this now, they probly should have released it with a bit more updated card reader as well. now that i have a Canon S2 which has SD, I just plug the camera right in and take hem off that way. with a 1 SD card there are no real reasons for needing more than that one, and just plug it into the front and empty it onto my HD. it most cases with more and more USB slots being foud on motherboards and the fronts of cases, and less music players using add-on cards, it was probly a useless add anyway.
but as for the over all quality. it seems as shotty as described. nothing tends to stand out mroe then a band paint job. atleast if its an average case it will just blend in, but the paint was so poorly obvious.
sorry for any typo's. im using a crappy computer at my uni.
I really need a new case but none seem to catch my eye at the moment. Currently Im still on a £25 Gaming Case from eBuyer.com which looks great and has some pretty good features for the price but I can't help thinking it will be time to choose another, even cooler gaming case sometime soon.
Unimpressed, my cheapo will last me long enough. And whats with all you who buy pre assembled/wannabe moddes cases, Im building from scratch.
A smiley holding a welding rod would help here. :D
Don't think i agree with not buying a pre-modded case, maybe in some circumstances begginers should't and they should get their hands dirty but after building two modded cases myself i found myself indulging in changing the look, colour, fans and grills etc. every five mins (That's just the way i am). But i recently just bought myself the NZXT Lexus case and its beautiful for want of a better word.... Love it!
Originally Posted by ozstriker So if it's plastic covered steel, is the plastic just glued on?
And with the panel with the window, what's the edge of the window like? I'm thinking of windowing my case, but don't know how hard it will be/what it might turn out like.
The plastic is pop riveted on, so to get it off you would have to break the rivets. The window edge isn't sharp and seems to have just been cut out, the window is riveted on internally.
Originally Posted by stereophonie But i recently just bought myself the NZXT Lexus case
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Originally Posted by stereophonie Oh yea that case looks like sh*t :D
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Sorry, but I just have NZXT stuff, nice site though.
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Originally Posted by Tulatin the vento is a PISS POOR example of a plastic case. The door feels so damn wobbly i couldn't even push it up without being afraid of snapping it off.
I know, fugly as hell crap quality and £100 with no PSU! I think I'll pass.
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ReplyWhile I agree with that, it's alot better than some other nasty gaming cases out there, looks quite nice when you compare it to something like the Diablo case :p
Alot of companies go way over the top with thier gaming case designs, this one isn't too bad, but I'll stick with my case :)
Ebuyer prices sure have gone up
Well, I don't hate the looks (I like the red they chose, but it's poorly done) but it's definately very flawed. I always hate doing any sort of modding to cases with doors, especially plastic ones. Makes me that much more happy with my $50 Antec for my fileserver, and of course the v2000 that went into FrozenFire.
I must have typed a different word and the spellchecker suggested candle. ;)
And with the panel with the window, what's the edge of the window like? I'm thinking of windowing my case, but don't know how hard it will be/what it might turn out like.
but as for the over all quality. it seems as shotty as described. nothing tends to stand out mroe then a band paint job. atleast if its an average case it will just blend in, but the paint was so poorly obvious.
sorry for any typo's. im using a crappy computer at my uni.
Unimpressed, my cheapo will last me long enough. And whats with all you who buy pre assembled/wannabe moddes cases, Im building from scratch.
A smiley holding a welding rod would help here. :D
Oh yea that case looks like sh*t :D
The plastic is pop riveted on, so to get it off you would have to break the rivets. The window edge isn't sharp and seems to have just been cut out, the window is riveted on internally.
Sorry, but I just have NZXT stuff, nice site though.
Didn't quite understand that.
I think Bit tech should have an article on the the top five pre-modded cases you can buy ;)
Only if we can drop a caravan on them afterwards... or maybe just drop any Thermaltake case... that should do the trick nicely.
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