New Gaming Case(HELP!)

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KSIMP88

Discussion Starter · Jan 7, 2005

hey, I wanna get a new gaming case, but i can't seem to find one that i know will hold better than my .3mm generic case. i want a solid steel one, one that wont bend. does anyone here have a cool gaming case for under $50(so i know what to buy on newegg, where EVERYTHING is)?(including shipping)

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· #2 · Jan 7, 2005

http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduc...117-033&depa=0

9.99 w/o shipping

http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduc...108-336&depa=0

43.99 w/o shipping

Note: Shipping is 15.99

systemshock869

· #3 · Jan 15, 2005

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Originally Posted by klewiss

hey, I wanna get a new gaming case, but i can't seem to find one that i know will hold better than my .3mm generic case. i want a solid steel one, one that wont bend. does anyone here have a cool gaming case for under $50(so i know what to buy on newegg, where EVERYTHING is)?(including shipping)

1. get aluminum not solid steel
2. xoxide
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KSIMP88

Discussion Starter · #4 · Jan 15, 2005

do aluminum cases hold better, because i hate getting dings in my case when upgrading.

Evil XP2400

· #5 · Jan 15, 2005

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Originally Posted by klewiss

do aluminum cases hold better, because i hate getting dings in my case when upgrading.

A quality aluminum case will hold up great, and will be way lighter.

The other day I made the first dremel cut on mine and came to find that the case is much stronger than all the other steel cheap cases I had owned before.

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KSIMP88

Discussion Starter · #6 · Jan 15, 2005

sounds good to me. i guess i'll go for aluminum. any suggestions on the manufacturor?

Evil XP2400

· #7 · Jan 15, 2005

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Originally Posted by klewiss

sounds good to me. i guess i'll go for aluminum. any suggestions on the manufacturor?

Chieftec/Chenming
Lian Li
Aspire

Just to name a few.

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KSIMP88

Discussion Starter · #8 · Jan 15, 2005

how is powmax on aluminum, like say, http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduc...145-008&depa=1
?

YiffyGriffy

· #9 · Jan 15, 2005

You'll have to sell your kidney to afford a Lian-Li though

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Evil XP2400

· #10 · Jan 15, 2005

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Originally Posted by klewiss

how is powmax on aluminum, like say, http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduc...145-008&depa=1
?

Case doesnt look so bad, but dont use their power supplies... They're crap from what I've heard.

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KSIMP88

Discussion Starter · #11 · Jan 15, 2005

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Originally Posted by YiffyGriffy

You'll have to sell your kidney to afford a Lian-Li though

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KSIMP88

Discussion Starter · #12 · Jan 15, 2005

whats a good case and power supply man.?

ShawnMcGrail

· #13 · Jan 15, 2005

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Originally Posted by YiffyGriffy

You'll have to sell your kidney to afford a Lian-Li though

Moderator! Moderator! lol, so wierd seeing that .. lol

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Transonic

· #14 · Jan 15, 2005

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Originally Posted by klewiss

how is powmax on aluminum, like say, http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduc...145-008&depa=1
?

well my psu is powmax and it blows! not sure if all their products suck that bad though.

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smoking man

· #15 · Jan 16, 2005

powmax ps

but some of thier cases are ok.

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KSIMP88

Discussion Starter · #16 · Jan 17, 2005

waht about this weeks ad in best buy in the newspaper? is that case a good buy?

Burn

· #17 · Jan 17, 2005

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go for the thermaltake xaser v 7000+ on newegg...aweosme, it works great for me! it comes w/ 5 fans as well

http://www.newegg.com/app/viewProduc...factory=BROWSE

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adas

· #18 · Jan 17, 2005

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Originally Posted by klewiss

waht about this weeks ad in best buy in the newspaper? is that case a good buy?

which one, the antec lanboy?

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illusion34

· #19 · Jan 17, 2005

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Originally Posted by klewiss

waht about this weeks ad in best buy in the newspaper? is that case a good buy?

http://www.logisyscomputer.com/views...602BL&DID=C001
i have one like this.. the sides are aluminum

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adas

· #20 · Jan 17, 2005

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Originally Posted by ATVkid*AFZ*

go for the thermaltake xaser v 7000+ on newegg...aweosme, it works great for me! it comes w/ 5 fans as well

http://www.newegg.com/app/viewProduc...factory=BROWSE

yeah, but thats 70$, he dussnt want to spend more then 50

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