300w Case suggestions for AMD??

[Bounced Reality Check]

I'm lucky enough to now put together my near-dream system: 850mhz Thunderbird, Abit KT7 mobo, Asus GeF2 GTS 32MB AGP etc...

But actually what i'm stuck on is what CASE to buy!! I've checked out In-Win and Enlight and they have cases for AMD's , but I'm hoping to get reccomendations from "real, happy customers".

I'm hoping for 300W and perhaps 2 fan capability, if necessary.
Thanks!

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[reddsteel]

I'm not that familiar with AMD cases, I will look arouns though. http://www.helpfromtechs.com/ubb/smilies/smile.gif

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:: reddsteel ::
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[Bounced Reality Check]

Thanks! I'd be interested in hearing what you or anyone has to comment on it! I've checked into it some more and am favoring a case from Fong Kai. It's model 603, a midtower, and rated extreemly well at anandtech. Here's the link to a well written review on it: http://www.anandtech.com/showdoc.html?i=1138&p=1

Well, I don't really mean to answer my OWN question, but it intrigued me! Thanks ahead of time for your ideas

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[afterthought]

I think fiberglass, some aluminum siding, and a little duc tape works just fine. Occassionaly, I like to use chicken wire for supporting all the drives then a good 'ol fashioned staple gun to keep the motherboard in place.
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BRC, welcome to the forum! Glad you could join us.

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Wait, what was the question?

[Bounced Reality Check]

Haahaa!! Yup, I like the workmanship there! Another route that seems to run a bit cooler is to build the skeleton from Lego blocks while reinforcing the structure and motherboard mounts with High Quality Chewing Gum Thermal Paste...

Of course the power supply for this is fed by a roof mounted wind/electro generator. Maybe a solar powered UPS? Okay, this is officially out of hand!!

Thanks for the welcome message, afterthought!

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[tweakthis]

http://www.helpfromtechs.com/ubb/smilies/lol.gif http://www.helpfromtechs.com/ubb/smilies/lol.gif http://www.helpfromtechs.com/ubb/smilies/lol.gif afterthought. I'm, too, am a firm believer in the powers of duct tape and staple guns. Even seen the Red Green show?

Welcome to hft, bounced reality check. Stop by here (http://www.helpfromtechs.com/ubb/Forum1/HTML/000077.html) and meet some of the other members. Maybe even tell us a little about yourself. I already know you like lego and chewing gum. What else? *lol*

If you're looking for a cool case, check out Virtual Hideout (http://www.virtualhideout.net/cool_case/page20.shtml). There are some truly awesome ones there.

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[Bounced Reality Check]

Whoa! The Virtual Reality link is INSANE!!! Maybe somewhere, someday at the Art Institute we will see some of those cases on display in their own room!! Really clever...

also, thanks for the welcome/intro forum link. Neat idea!

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[reddsteel]

Yep VH is always interesting. http://www.helpfromtechs.com/ubb/smilies/grin.gif

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:: reddsteel ::
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In a world without fences, who needs Gates?

[afterthought]

That Virtual Hideout is very nice. The designs on those cases are amazing! Very inspiring.

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[magoo]

Hey guys...don't forget superglue!!
That VH site is really cool!!

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[reddsteel]

Originally posted by Dogg of Demise:
Acualy being a x toolmaker I've been thinking about building a mega tower case out of 1/8 inch aluminum plate sans chickin wire and bubble gum



Sounds great! http://www.helpfromtechs.com/ubb/smilies/grin.gif

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[Dogg of Demise]

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[Bounced Reality Check]

Well, thanks for all of the "help"... I finally narrowed it down and purchased the Fong Kai 603 - I love it! No mood lighting or Flux Capacitor yet, but i've got time to improve on it, right?




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