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In article <9pmmqo$4u1$1@neptunium.btinternet.com>, JNIK
<Shaw57@btinternet.com> writes
>Hi, below is the system i am going to be putting together.  the only thing i
>am missing is a case. 
snip
My choice for a recent build was to get a full tower; this way you can
leave plenty of space for air to circulate.( e.g. I fit drives in
alternate bays so there is an air gap between them, and hard drives
mounted as far back as possible so that air can circulate round the
front as well.) 
Probably a good idea to get to a large fair so you can actually see
them. I think mine cost about �50 ('anonymous' make) with a 300W PSU.

Get a big'un :) 
-- 
Chris Holford

JNIK wrote in message <9pmmqo$4u1$1@neptunium.btinternet.com>...
>Hi, below is the system i am going to be putting together.  the only
thing i
>am missing is a case. I have trawled the web for ages looking for a
suitable
>case and i still haven't found one i like.  All i want is a 300w amd
>approved psu, 2 5"1/4 drive bays,  1 3"1/2 drive bay and for it to be
>reasonably nice looking and preferably with enough fans installed so
that i
>dont have to put in any more, but i still can't find one that is
suitable.
>i have a budget of up to �80 for my case, can anyone suggest an
appropriate
>case?
>thanks
>Jon
>
>AMD 1.4 ghz 266fsb athlon processor
>Undecided on which brand hdd but it will be 7200rpm 40gb
>Asus a7m266 mobo
>Creative GeForce 2 pro 64mb graphics
>Creative Soundblaster PCI 512 sound
>LG 52x cd rom
>256mb ddr ram


Isn't it a bit silly asking your question about computer cases in an
Australian Ng aus.computers when you are based in England ?

Looks like you have cross posted your article to every computer Ng on
Usenet.

I was going to post a few links to you for casing sites , but then I
noticed you mentioned the case price in pounds , so I didn't bother.


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u notice how its hard to find a good case? i look on ebay sometimes (probley
not the best place to look) and all the cases are crap.
There are even cases that look like dogs! Most the cases I see on ebay are
those ugly beige ones with a little color on the corner.
The only cases I have seen on the internet that are nice are those metal
cases, and the Alienware cases (does anyone know what company makes those, I
forgot)

And, who buys those ugly "cute" cases on ebay, inless every preppy teen
knows how to switch cases or build a computer, I dont see who would buy
them.
"JNIK" <Shaw57@btinternet.com> wrote in message
news:9pmmqo$4u1$1@neptunium.btinternet.com...
> Hi, below is the system i am going to be putting together.  the only thing
i
> am missing is a case. I have trawled the web for ages looking for a
suitable
> case and i still haven't found one i like.  All i want is a 300w amd
> approved psu, 2 5"1/4 drive bays,  1 3"1/2 drive bay and for it to be
> reasonably nice looking and preferably with enough fans installed so that
i
> dont have to put in any more, but i still can't find one that is suitable.
> i have a budget of up to �80 for my case, can anyone suggest an
appropriate
> case?
> thanks
> Jon
>
> AMD 1.4 ghz 266fsb athlon processor
> Undecided on which brand hdd but it will be 7200rpm 40gb
> Asus a7m266 mobo
> Creative GeForce 2 pro 64mb graphics
> Creative Soundblaster PCI 512 sound
> LG 52x cd rom
> 256mb ddr ram
>
>
>

"Chris Holford" <cholf@brownswell.demon.co.uk> wrote in message
news:7WhnnABcAvv7Ewb7@brownswell.demon.co.uk...
> In article <9pmmqo$4u1$1@neptunium.btinternet.com>, JNIK
> <Shaw57@btinternet.com> writes
> >Hi, below is the system i am going to be putting together.  the only
thing i
> >am missing is a case.
> snip
> My choice for a recent build was to get a full tower; this way you can
> leave plenty of space for air to circulate.( e.g. I fit drives in
> alternate bays so there is an air gap between them, and hard drives
> mounted as far back as possible so that air can circulate round the
> front as well.)
> Probably a good idea to get to a large fair so you can actually see
> them. I think mine cost about �50 ('anonymous' make) with a 300W PSU.
>
> Get a big'un :)
One suggestion for a 'medium sized' case, that meets the requirements, and
is very well made, is the 'Chieftec DA01 BWD' design.
I only came across these recently, taking one on the advice of a friend,
and was pleasantly suprised. These are available from a couple of
suppliers in the UK. All edges are rolled. The 3.5" drive bays 'unclip'
(with a proper 'locking' lever, rather than just a 'sprung' clip), and the
5.25" bays have rails. The 'standard' supply (depending on who you buy
from), is a 340W unit. The 'B' version is in a darker brown (rather than
the beige) colour. That version (they do others in different heights), has
4*5.25 bays, and 2* 3.5" bays externally accessible, with a front 'door',
then another 4*3.5" bays internally. It has locations for two front fans
(one for the bottom three 3.5" drives), which just 'clip in', and some
suppliers will fit these for you. Then two more fans at the rear. Using
slow, and reasonably quiet fans, the whole unit is pleasantly quiet (the
solid construction helps).

Best Wishes

Antec Antec Antec I just moved into an sx830 and this thing is beautiful.
Four amazingly quiet 80mm fans plus the power supply fan and a place for a
hard drive cooling fan.  300 watt power supply completly toolless case.  I
love this thing don't know if it is available in England but I got it here
in the US for $69

--
LarryG, Brutus and Buster

"Real" <Cak1988@SPAM.home.com> wrote in message
news:IZCv7.36153$My2.18128641@news1.mntp1.il.home.com...
> u notice how its hard to find a good case? i look on ebay sometimes
(probley
> not the best place to look) and all the cases are crap.
> There are even cases that look like dogs! Most the cases I see on ebay are
> those ugly beige ones with a little color on the corner.
> The only cases I have seen on the internet that are nice are those metal
> cases, and the Alienware cases (does anyone know what company makes those,
I
> forgot)
>
> And, who buys those ugly "cute" cases on ebay, inless every preppy teen
> knows how to switch cases or build a computer, I dont see who would buy
> them.
> "JNIK" <Shaw57@btinternet.com> wrote in message
> news:9pmmqo$4u1$1@neptunium.btinternet.com...
> > Hi, below is the system i am going to be putting together.  the only
thing
> i
> > am missing is a case. I have trawled the web for ages looking for a
> suitable
> > case and i still haven't found one i like.  All i want is a 300w amd
> > approved psu, 2 5"1/4 drive bays,  1 3"1/2 drive bay and for it to be
> > reasonably nice looking and preferably with enough fans installed so
that
> i
> > dont have to put in any more, but i still can't find one that is
suitable.
> > i have a budget of up to �80 for my case, can anyone suggest an
> appropriate
> > case?
> > thanks
> > Jon
> >
> > AMD 1.4 ghz 266fsb athlon processor
> > Undecided on which brand hdd but it will be 7200rpm 40gb
> > Asus a7m266 mobo
> > Creative GeForce 2 pro 64mb graphics
> > Creative Soundblaster PCI 512 sound
> > LG 52x cd rom
> > 256mb ddr ram
> >
> >
> >
>
>

Chieftec cases look just like the Antec cases.  I wonder who makes them for
whom.



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"Larry Gadrow" <larryhg311@home.com> wrote in message
news:OUDv7.67487$NT3.7332177@news1.rdc1.ct.home.com...
> Antec Antec Antec I just moved into an sx830 and this thing is beautiful.
> Four amazingly quiet 80mm fans plus the power supply fan and a place for a
> hard drive cooling fan.  300 watt power supply completly toolless case.  I
> love this thing don't know if it is available in England but I got it here
> in the US for $69
>
> --
> LarryG, Brutus and Buster
>
> "Real" <Cak1988@SPAM.home.com> wrote in message
> news:IZCv7.36153$My2.18128641@news1.mntp1.il.home.com...
> > u notice how its hard to find a good case? i look on ebay sometimes
> (probley
> > not the best place to look) and all the cases are crap.
> > There are even cases that look like dogs! Most the cases I see on ebay
are
> > those ugly beige ones with a little color on the corner.
> > The only cases I have seen on the internet that are nice are those metal
> > cases, and the Alienware cases (does anyone know what company makes
those,
> I
> > forgot)
> >
> > And, who buys those ugly "cute" cases on ebay, inless every preppy teen
> > knows how to switch cases or build a computer, I dont see who would buy
> > them.
> > "JNIK" <Shaw57@btinternet.com> wrote in message
> > news:9pmmqo$4u1$1@neptunium.btinternet.com...
> > > Hi, below is the system i am going to be putting together.  the only
> thing
> > i
> > > am missing is a case. I have trawled the web for ages looking for a
> > suitable
> > > case and i still haven't found one i like.  All i want is a 300w amd
> > > approved psu, 2 5"1/4 drive bays,  1 3"1/2 drive bay and for it to be
> > > reasonably nice looking and preferably with enough fans installed so
> that
> > i
> > > dont have to put in any more, but i still can't find one that is
> suitable.
> > > i have a budget of up to �80 for my case, can anyone suggest an
> > appropriate
> > > case?
> > > thanks
> > > Jon
> > >
> > > AMD 1.4 ghz 266fsb athlon processor
> > > Undecided on which brand hdd but it will be 7200rpm 40gb
> > > Asus a7m266 mobo
> > > Creative GeForce 2 pro 64mb graphics
> > > Creative Soundblaster PCI 512 sound
> > > LG 52x cd rom
> > > 256mb ddr ram
> > >
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>

> Isn't it a bit silly asking your question about computer cases in an
> Australian Ng aus.computers when you are based in England ?
<snip>
no, actually, it isn't silly, because cases aren't country specific so if
someone recommends me one they bought in australia, i can see if they do it
in england
apology accepted
JNIK

"Sandgroper" <steveray@Quokka.iinet.net.au> wrote in message
news:3bbef4ef$0$21826@echo-01.iinet.net.au...
> JNIK wrote in message <9pmmqo$4u1$1@neptunium.btinternet.com>...
> >Hi, below is the system i am going to be putting together.  the only
> thing i
> >am missing is a case. I have trawled the web for ages looking for a
> suitable
> >case and i still haven't found one i like.  All i want is a 300w amd
> >approved psu, 2 5"1/4 drive bays,  1 3"1/2 drive bay and for it to be
> >reasonably nice looking and preferably with enough fans installed so
> that i
> >dont have to put in any more, but i still can't find one that is
> suitable.
> >i have a budget of up to �80 for my case, can anyone suggest an
> appropriate
> >case?
> >thanks
> >Jon
> >
> >AMD 1.4 ghz 266fsb athlon processor
> >Undecided on which brand hdd but it will be 7200rpm 40gb
> >Asus a7m266 mobo
> >Creative GeForce 2 pro 64mb graphics
> >Creative Soundblaster PCI 512 sound
> >LG 52x cd rom
> >256mb ddr ram
>
>
> Isn't it a bit silly asking your question about computer cases in an
> Australian Ng aus.computers when you are based in England ?
>
> Looks like you have cross posted your article to every computer Ng on
> Usenet.
>
> I was going to post a few links to you for casing sites , but then I
> noticed you mentioned the case price in pounds , so I didn't bother.
>
>
> Sandgroper
> ==========
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>
>
>
>
>

"Rich" <rmart911@windyhome.com> wrote in message
news:GHEv7.60167$P8.21155119@news1.elmhst1.il.home.com...
> Chieftec cases look just like the Antec cases.  I wonder who makes them
for
> whom.

chieftec is the manufacturer.

> One suggestion for a 'medium sized' case, that meets the requirements, and
> is very well made, is the 'Chieftec DA01 BWD' design.
> I only came across these recently, taking one on the advice of a friend,
> and was pleasantly suprised. These are available from a couple of
> suppliers in the UK. All edges are rolled. The 3.5" drive bays 'unclip'
> (with a proper 'locking' lever, rather than just a 'sprung' clip), and the
> 5.25" bays have rails. The 'standard' supply (depending on who you buy
> from), is a 340W unit. The 'B' version is in a darker brown (rather than
> the beige) colour. That version (they do others in different heights), has
> 4*5.25 bays, and 2* 3.5" bays externally accessible, with a front 'door',
> then another 4*3.5" bays internally. It has locations for two front fans
> (one for the bottom three 3.5" drives), which just 'clip in', and some
> suppliers will fit these for you. Then two more fans at the rear. Using
> slow, and reasonably quiet fans, the whole unit is pleasantly quiet (the
> solid construction helps).

http://www.chieftec.com/products/dragon/dragon.htm

i'm using the dx-01wd with 340w amd/intel p4 approved psu- cost is approx
�85 inc

JNIK wrote in message <9pnbcu$7u9$1@neptunium.btinternet.com>...
>> Isn't it a bit silly asking your question about computer cases in an
>> Australian Ng aus.computers when you are based in England ?
><snip>
>no, actually, it isn't silly, because cases aren't country specific so
if
>someone recommends me one they bought in australia, i can see if they
do it
>in england
>apology accepted


Brand name cases can be country specific and also the voltage /amp ...
etc for PSUs are totally different between aust , England and the US ,
unless it has a voltage switch selector.

I bet you can't get a Lian Li case in the UK , you may have to get it
shipped from aust.
http://www.dansdata.com/pc70.htm

You don't need to give me an apology.....yet .


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"Sandgroper" <steveray@Quokka.iinet.net.au> wrote in message
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> JNIK wrote in message <9pnbcu$7u9$1@neptunium.btinternet.com>...
> >> Isn't it a bit silly asking your question about computer cases in an
> >> Australian Ng aus.computers when you are based in England ?
> ><snip>
> >no, actually, it isn't silly, because cases aren't country specific so
> if
> >someone recommends me one they bought in australia, i can see if they
> do it
> >in england
> >apology accepted
>
> Brand name cases can be country specific and also the voltage /amp ...
> etc for PSUs are totally different between aust , England and the US ,
> unless it has a voltage switch selector.
>
> I bet you can't get a Lian Li case in the UK , you may have to get it
> shipped from aust.
> http://www.dansdata.com/pc70.htm
>
> You don't need to give me an apology.....yet .
>
>
[snip]
Lian Li cases are readily available here in the UK.  I have to agree with
Sandgroper about X posting though . . .

SimonG

Having just done that excercise I can recommend this.  Search on the Web for Enlight.  Look at their product line and select a style and number.  However, they do not sell direct so then do a search by Enlight and the model number and you may find a dealer.  I believe that there are some in England or Europe as well.

I love Enlight for the reason that the cases are well made and thought out with screwless disassembly.  You can skin it down in 10 seconds or less and pop out the drives very easily.

HTH

David




pmmqo$4u1$1@neptunium.btinternet.com>, "JNIK" <Shaw57@btinternet.com> writes:
>Hi, below is the system i am going to be putting together.  the only thing i
>am missing is a case. I have trawled the web for ages looking for a suitable
>case and i still haven't found one i like.  All i want is a 300w amd
>approved psu, 2 5"1/4 drive bays,  1 3"1/2 drive bay and for it to be
>reasonably nice looking and preferably with enough fans installed so that i
>dont have to put in any more, but i still can't find one that is suitable.
>i have a budget of up to �80 for my case, can anyone suggest an appropriate
>case?
>thanks
>Jon
>
>AMD 1.4 ghz 266fsb athlon processor
>Undecided on which brand hdd but it will be 7200rpm 40gb
>Asus a7m266 mobo
>Creative GeForce 2 pro 64mb graphics
>Creative Soundblaster PCI 512 sound
>LG 52x cd rom
>256mb ddr ram
>
>
>