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B1Gtime
04-08-2007, 08:15 PM
Do those thing have to open to get to the cd-rom, they open but do u need to do that every time to get to the cd-rom. I looked but no help.

http://img388.imageshack.us/img388/3743/caseeab3.jpg
Bucko
04-08-2007, 08:17 PM
Yes they do need to be opened to get the CD rom to open.

They also tend to rattle, but can be fixed by a couple of rubber washers.
B1Gtime
04-08-2007, 08:23 PM
Crap, well im looking for a case with a side window and Full ATX Case.

Any good ones you got?
Bucko
04-08-2007, 08:26 PM
I bought this iCute case for AU$89:

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/forum/showthread.php?t=6649&highlight=idea

It has a window and 9 drive bays.

If you clcik my sig and look in that thread you'll see the other version I bought to cut up which doesn't have the window, but still has the fan.
B1Gtime
04-08-2007, 08:36 PM
That thing aint on new egg, and dam thats a huge @$$ fan

So many cases have these crappy opening doors to get to the Cd-Rom doors!
Zephik
04-08-2007, 09:01 PM
As an FYI, You CAN take the doors off of that Thermaltake Armor. Alot of people actually do that. I wouldn't though, I like em. Give the case that bit o extra I think.

Another option is you could buy a case that you like and mod it. That way you get exactly what you want and for possibly cheaper too. :)
B1Gtime
04-08-2007, 09:08 PM
Yah i would mod one, but then i got to buy a $100 Dremel, my dad probbly has one but he has so much tools he might of lost it.


http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811208019

I was just looking at this case, but theres a Hinge door to get to the Roms but wat the hell.

And the Pics of this case dont even show what way the door opens.
Bucko
04-08-2007, 09:37 PM
Yah i would mod one, but then i got to buy a $100 Dremel, my dad probbly has one but he has so much tools he might of lost it.

Just a thought for you, rather than spend $100 on a case, spend it on buying a dremel.
Then go to your local PC shop. You'll probably be able to get some old cases for free or very cheap. From there you can mod it to what you want.

Also, look on eBay. If you find something close shipping won't be too dear.

While it's nice to have a shiny, fancy case brand new, you'll have more satisfaction from making something yourself that is what you want. Even if it's not perfect first go, you can get a second case and have another go and transfer your stuff over.

Teach a man to buy and he'll have one case. Teach a man to dremel and he'll case mod for a life time...
bartvandenberg
04-09-2007, 10:40 AM
Teach a man to buy and he'll have one case. Teach a man to dremel and he'll case mod for a life time...


CLASSIC

+rep
B1Gtime
04-09-2007, 11:38 AM
Thats not a bad idea,
I got to think about it.

I might a regular case like the case i posted up before, since its under $100.
Put my computer in that.

Then ill buy A cheap case+dremel and mod that case and if i like my work ill just transfer it.
Bucko
04-09-2007, 12:32 PM
The other way to look at it is you can practice some of your ideas before modding an expensive case.
If you destroy a couple of $10 cases while you practice putting in fans or windows it's no big deal.
Don't feel you have to go all out to begin with either. Just by spending the time tidying up and old case and doing a few simple mods like paint and fans and some cable management you'll have a much better idea of what's involved when it comes time to try something harder or mod a more expensive case.
dfigravity
04-09-2007, 02:08 PM
The other way to look at it is you can practice some of your ideas before modding an expensive case.
If you destroy a couple of $10 cases while you practice putting in fans or windows it's no big deal.
Don't feel you have to go all out to begin with either. Just by spending the time tidying up and old case and doing a few simple mods like paint and fans and some cable management you'll have a much better idea of what's involved when it comes time to try something harder or mod a more expensive case.

Speaking of inexpensive cases...are there any good websites out there that sell old used / damaged computer cases?? There used to be a store in Columbus, Ohio called Computer Success...I took it for granted...everywhere you looked they had old cases monitors for CHEEEEEEAP! But alas...they have closed. So where do we find these cheap cases!?:?
Bucko
04-09-2007, 02:17 PM
Any computer stores near you? I know my local one (not some chain store that sels computers, but a small dedicated PC store) has a whole lot of old cases. They normally end up in the bin if no-one wants them.
eBay is another place. Look for stuff close by so shipping isn't expensive.