Xian Saint Posted December 30, 2003 Share Posted December 30, 2003 Just curious...I might build a new system soon...and I just don't know about these trendy new towers...I like my plain ole beige one...but I'll see what everyone else says... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnowFella Posted December 30, 2003 Share Posted December 30, 2003 Even if mine is a booring beigh standard tower its been somewhat modded anyways. As it gets pretty hot here during summers I felt I needed more fans inside it but it just didn't have any pre-fabricated fam mounts. Well, that's nothing me trusty old power drill couldn't fix Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
egobirchy Posted December 30, 2003 Share Posted December 30, 2003 As someone famous once said...."Its whats inside that counts" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruin Posted December 30, 2003 Share Posted December 30, 2003 I think modded cases are good AFTER the main parts. I have a plain biege one, cost $30 with PSU. I put the rest of the $$ towards parts. Now that I have it all, I want to get a new case and mods etc etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocky Posted December 30, 2003 Share Posted December 30, 2003 What about one of those mini ones you can build now, they are neat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chef-Scott Posted December 30, 2003 Share Posted December 30, 2003 Plain, Beige and Proud!!! Seriously though, to me it is simple economics: ChiefTec Dragon mid size in beige $32 (US) ChiefTec Dragon mid size in color, window... $70 (US) I don't really understand the need for a side window The desire to have cold cathode lights inside a computer The want of a clear UV reactive power supply cover Fans that have LEDs Dashboard gauges in an empty 5.25 slot Cigarette lighters in the same empty slots.... Well, OK I like this one!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark Ranger Posted December 30, 2003 Share Posted December 30, 2003 I'm happy with a nice looking case that provides excellent cooling. Right now, I'm using a tan-colored aluminum case by Coolermaster, model ATC-201a. It has 2 80mm intakes, 1 80mm rear exhaust, and 1 80mm top blowhole. If I want to mod something, I'll fire up Need For Speed: Underground. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snakebite1967 Posted December 30, 2003 Share Posted December 30, 2003 i run a cheiftec dragon full server case black with the side window, 8 LED fans and a volcano 9 coolmod , psu mod with 2 LED fans till recently i didnt even have a beige tower it was just a frame work ugly but functional, but after finaly getting all the parts i wanted i decided to splurge and personaly i get a kick out of seeing somthing i spent so much time building look good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WytchDokta Posted December 30, 2003 Share Posted December 30, 2003 (edited) Modded (like neon lights and windows) Mine's got flashing blue cone shaped lights with integrated siren, spring mounted springy thingy's, lights that come on when it's dark, front and rear spoilers, ram bars, rear mounted foghorns, a space where you can pour in some anti-freeze for when it gets cold outside.... Edited December 30, 2003 by -[NCM]- .:Nightmare:. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cpl Ledanek Posted December 31, 2003 Share Posted December 31, 2003 Mine was a Blue Chieftec that came with a window. It was cool until I saw the wires that I hurrily installed. So months later, I had to tidy things up. In retrospect, I would have kept it window free, and let ppl guess whats under the hood, then get an aluminum case. My back is not getting any younger. Then if possible, have all inputs (USB, FIREWIRE,etc) in the front. Again with the back problem. Neon lites? ppplleezzz! give me the money to buy more blank CD-Rs. to burn more mods. Just us folks, theres nothing impressive in it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYR_32 Posted December 31, 2003 Share Posted December 31, 2003 I'm happy my black/grey Antec case....and one LED fan (total of case fans however)...reason I got that one fan was that the store I went to only sold LED fans ...thats why I got it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueRose_76 Posted December 31, 2003 Share Posted December 31, 2003 Im on Mac, altough it is plain it still looks silver, shiny and bright. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark Ranger Posted December 31, 2003 Share Posted December 31, 2003 @ BlueRose, What is a "Mac"? Is it like a Dell or Gateway? What's it do? *Runs before Phantm pummels my ###### into the ground* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhiteKnight77 Posted December 31, 2003 Share Posted December 31, 2003 Check the pinned topic about building a rig. I have a tute in there with pics of mine. you know you want to do it, just get a case with a window already in it. Go ahead, you know you do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueRose_76 Posted December 31, 2003 Share Posted December 31, 2003 (edited) @ BlueRose, What is a "Mac"? Is it like a Dell or Gateway? What's it do? *Runs before Phantm pummels my ###### into the ground* *off topic* 1. It looks nice on your desk (even your girlfriend would like it in the livingroom) 2. its does everything better than a WIN/PC . (except for a nice game of Ghost Recon) Edited December 31, 2003 by BlueRose_76 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
=MM= SHADOW Posted December 31, 2003 Share Posted December 31, 2003 This is my Rig i have at home.. Thx to my Bro for the Thermaltake Case ; Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deadly_sniper22 Posted December 31, 2003 Share Posted December 31, 2003 As someone famous once said...."Its whats inside that counts" I was just about to post that! But.......although mine is just a beige one, one of those Alien ones would be cool, but as ego said, its whats inside that counts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XavierOnasis Posted December 31, 2003 Share Posted December 31, 2003 Modded cases: Ricing for dorks A box is a box is a box is a box. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueRose_76 Posted December 31, 2003 Share Posted December 31, 2003 Modded cases: Ricing for dorks A box is a box is a box is a box. Maybe your right, but he; A nice box is a nice box is a nice box is a nice box . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snakebite1967 Posted December 31, 2003 Share Posted December 31, 2003 and it distracts ppl from staring at my cluttered pc desk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magnumkp Posted December 31, 2003 Share Posted December 31, 2003 I like 'em, I wouldn't buy one, but they look nicer than the standard fair. One of my friends built one a while back, painted it black, cut holes, made lights, hidden trays etc etc, but it is all stuck under his desk and you have to turn the lights off in the room to see the lights. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTF-2 Posted December 31, 2003 Share Posted December 31, 2003 mine's just another beige box. if i had the money, i'd get a nice one. (none of that cheap neon light's and plastic bits though) The alienware one's are really cool. I saw a completely clear one. The whole thing was made of thick, heavy, clear plastic. it was all held together with brass screws. Other than that an all black, all metal one would be nice... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest SI-Prozac Posted December 31, 2003 Share Posted December 31, 2003 Voted plain... my case... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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