Project Serina

[ShadowHunter]

Hello everybody,

I decided to pass up my TT Lanbox. There simply was no way I could manage cables and make it work. So I went and ordered a Chieftec BL-01B (http://www.xoxide.com/chieftec-bravo-case-vesa.html) and thought I might WC it. I plan on getting the Swiftech H20-220 kit as a starter, but I'll eventually redo the setup.

1st question: Is the Apex Ultima+ version of the Swiftech worth the extra coin?

2nd question: What would be a good budget 1080p monitor that I could use?

3rd question (mainly to p0pe or anyone else with a MO-RA): Should I put a MO-RA on the back of the case? It would be passive (with an active rad on the side and maybe the top of the case). Or should I have a window on the back panel?

[Zephik]

Define "budget".

Most monitors are HD. They don't really come as 720p or 1080p like televisions do. It's probably because they know that you're going to be up close and personal with your screen, so they're all basically high definition. But off the top of my head, I can think of the six time customer choice winner, 28" HDMI Monitor for around $300, which is a pretty great deal. I mean hell, I paid $340 for my 22" about a year go and it only had HDMI via cable converter. lol

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824254026

It's not the best monitor out there spec wise, but its the best screen size for the buck.

[ShadowHunter]

Budget for me is the most inexpensive, yet still from a reputable source.

I think that 28" is almost too big for me. I have my rig hooked up to my 32" tv right now and I don't like it.

[x88x]

Actually, in the last year or so, a lot of manufacturers have started making 1080p monitors. It is a really nice resolution; a lot higher than most people I know run at; it just takes a little getting used to the 16:9 ratio.

There are a lot of 1080p panels available in the $180-220 range in sizes ranging form 21.5-24". What size are you wanting?

EDIT:
Also, holy crap that is a weird case. When you get it, post lots of pics, I'm very curious to see what they did.

[ShadowHunter]

I go for things outside the norm. Haha.

I saw it and immediately liked it because I always liked the idea of a self contained pc. And I plan to have it quasi-portable, so I guess the 21.5" would be the best size. But I'll stop by staples to get an idea.

[x88x]

We got a few 21.5" 1080p monitors in at work a couple weeks ago, and I really like the pixel-pitch ratio, but then if I had my way, I would have a giant panel made up of 15 15.4" WUXGA panels :P

[apbrit2009]

my current monitor:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824009175
i highly recommend it

[ShadowHunter]

apbrit, thats exactly the monitor i was looking at. I like the price, and I've heard good things about Acer.

By the way, I just got the case. It's sweeeeet! except they didnt supply vented expansion slots like the description said :down:

will post pics later, as I must attend to my studies. but this thing is just too cool! :D

[Outlaw]

Direct Picture Link from Newegg. Some internal pics. (http://www.newegg.com/Product/ShowImage.aspx?CurImage=11-160-030-S01&ISList=11-160-030-S01%2c11-160-030-S02%2c11-160-030-S03%2c11-160-030-S04%2c11-160-030-S05%2c11-160-030-S06%2c11-160-030-S07%2c11-160-030-S08&S7ImageFlag=1&Item=N82E16811160030&Depa=0&WaterMark=1&Description=CHIEFTEC%20BRAVO%20Series%20BL-01B-OP%20Black%20Computer%20Case)

Newegg Link (Deactivated Item) (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811160030)