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10/25/12 at 10:41pm
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Hello I am wondering what is a nice case to MOD and work with must have options though!
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post #2 of 15
10/25/12 at 11:02pm
The Corsair 800D is pretty good for that sort of thing.
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10/25/12 at 11:04pm
I've seen quite a few NZXT Phantom mods as well.
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10/25/12 at 11:12pm
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The Corsair 800D is pretty good for that sort of thing.

ive looked at that one and really doesn't thrill me for its price and does-sent have great options i was thinking maybe building a cube case out of wood but does wood hold heat?
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10/25/12 at 11:15pm
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ive looked at that one and really doesn't thrill me for its price and does-sent have great options i was thinking maybe building a cube case out of wood but does wood hold heat?
Maybe, I've never seen a wooden case before though.
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10/25/12 at 11:21pm
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well i can work with metal to that's not an issue i mean its a box lol
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10/27/12 at 6:55am
The best case to mod is that old thing you have sitting in your basement. thumb.gif
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10/27/12 at 7:40am
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The best case to mod is that old thing you have sitting in your basement. thumb.gif

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Phantom puters rock!
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10/27/12 at 6:05pm
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The best case to mod is that old thing you have sitting in your basement. thumb.gif


good point lol
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10/27/12 at 6:07pm
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