I have the original CM 690 which is made from SECC ("Steel, Electrogalvanized, ColdRolled, Coil") while other cases are said to be made from "Steel" such as the CM 690 II.
The reason why I'm asking if SECC is weaker is because I have completely stripped the threading for both holes at the expansion slot for the first graphics card, and so now I'm in the market for a new case. Of course, I want a case where this will be less likely to happen, except I have very strict requirements for a new case which has ultimately lead me back to the original CM 690 (I've been searching for hours).
What it boils down to is that if the metal used to make the CM 690 II is indeed stronger than this "SECC" stuff, then I will have some sacrifices to make which means I will be able to make up my mind about whether or not it's worth making those sacrifices. I mean I can just get the CM 690 again and be a little more careful (I learned a good lesson - don't tighten the screws so hard), or I can just make those sacrifices and get something much better, such as a nice Lian Li case with a shiny aluminum interior.
I know it looks like I'm asking for case recommendations, but all I want is to learn more about this "SECC" material.
The reason why I'm asking if SECC is weaker is because I have completely stripped the threading for both holes at the expansion slot for the first graphics card, and so now I'm in the market for a new case. Of course, I want a case where this will be less likely to happen, except I have very strict requirements for a new case which has ultimately lead me back to the original CM 690 (I've been searching for hours).
What it boils down to is that if the metal used to make the CM 690 II is indeed stronger than this "SECC" stuff, then I will have some sacrifices to make which means I will be able to make up my mind about whether or not it's worth making those sacrifices. I mean I can just get the CM 690 again and be a little more careful (I learned a good lesson - don't tighten the screws so hard), or I can just make those sacrifices and get something much better, such as a nice Lian Li case with a shiny aluminum interior.
I know it looks like I'm asking for case recommendations, but all I want is to learn more about this "SECC" material.
trying to work out how tight you would have to tigheten them to thread it haha..
