Aspire X-QPACK Portable 3 Window Case - Silver WITH PSU/FAN

[VooDooAddict]

I'm a little worried about that handle.... it looks plastic.

 

[cpush]

Originally posted by: Treyshadow
It would be a toss up between the Jetway A210GDMS-ro or the Foxconn NF4K8MC-RS

Both have seen some good reviews. Also check on the as there is lots of discussioni on that Jetway. I know its a Jetway, but I think I am going to pull the trigger and try it out.

I've read that even though these are the "best" choices at the moment, neither are strong overclockers. Anyone know when / IF a high quality microAtx 939 mobo will come out? NF4 or ati xpress200

 

[TheNeck]

yeah ive had the case for a month now, and I love it. Yeah I would never use the handle to carry it around, but the case is so small you can hold it without any problems. As for the power supply, to me its really quiet, because it doesn?t blow that much air from it, the 120mm fan is the one that does all the work.

also bneta86, that heatsink fan should fit, as I used this coolermaster fan, and it fit barely, after I removed the top fan guard.
Coolermaster cpu fan

and yes the seasonic S12 should fit with no problem

 

[bNeta86]

Originally posted by: JobLessOne
yeah ive had the case for a month now, and I love it. Yeah I would never use the handle to carry it around, but the case is so small you can hold it without any problems. As for the power supply, to me its really quiet, because it doesn?t blow that much air from it, the 120mm fan is the one that does all the work.

also bneta86, that heatsink fan should fit, as I used this coolermaster fan, and it fit barely, after I removed the top fan guard.
Coolermaster cpu fan

and yes the seasonic S12 should fit with no problem

Right on - thanks for the answer- now to just find a decent Socket A mATX board - ... but geeze I feel silly buying some old school technology. Maybe I'll just build myself a new box in this and give the wife my sonata P4 3.2ghz

 

[TheNeck]

bneta86, if you are looking for a socket A matx, check out this motherboard, its really good.

http://www.msicomputer.com/product/p_spec.asp?model=K7N2GM2-LSR&class=mb

 

[RobsTV]

Originally posted by: JobLessOne
bneta86, if you are looking for a socket A matx, check out this motherboard, its really good.

http://www.msicomputer.com/product/p_spec.asp?model=K7N2GM2-LSR&class=mb

Finally tested above M/B, but it was a defective newegg refurb, and onboard video crapped out after a short while. Was disappointed it lacked S/PDIF.

The version with S/PDIF connector is even less money:
http://www.msicomputer.com/product/p_spec.asp?model=K7N2GM-V&class=mb
This version uses 64bit NF2 video instead of the 128bit the -LSR uses.
If using onboard video, neither will be great, but the -LSR will be better.
If adding a video card, then it won't matter.
I prefer S/PDIF and a $35 ATi 8500/9100 w/TV out from Crucial refurb (or the $55 ATi 9550 from newegg/chiefvalue).

 

[TheNeck]

robstv, did newegg replace the motherboard for you? if not, you can RMA it thru MSI even though its refurbed.

 

[RobsTV]

Originally posted by: JobLessOne
robstv, did newegg replace the motherboard for you? if not, you can RMA it thru MSI even though its refurbed.

Refunded back.
It came with no backing plate, TV-Out cable, or other things the normal retail would have included, plus I liked the other version better, so ended up good that it was defective. It was $42 delivered, compared to about $75 delivered for new, while the K7N2GN-V is priced at about $53 delivered new. In the past I have received several newegg refurbs that included everything, and might have actually been brand new, or "real" refurbs, but not this time.

 

[WorldTraveller]

This case is now in stock at XOXIDE in ALL colors (red, yellow, blue, green & the silver)!

$89.99 + $7.63 Shipping to Northern VA.

I am sure there are other sellers with cheaper prices....

 

[TheNeck]

if you live in SoCal, and live pretty close to Walnut, order the case from MWAVE, they have a will call service for a $5.00, its great. But they only have blue, red, silver for $88 + tax + $5(will call).

X-QPACK

 

[mshan]

Xoxide currently has the silver / black Aspire X-Qpack "on sale" for $87.99 + ship.

However, if you get their newsletter, there is a coupon code advertising it for $75 + ship.

I ordered one and when I applied the coupon, price actually dropped to $73 + ship (my shipping cost was less than $10).

Not bad at all. Just gotta hope I don't get a damaged / defective one since, from reading the NewEgg customer reviews, Aspire's quality control for this case is quite lacking.

 

[Celeryman]

I don't know where I got the link for this board origanally, but those of you looking for an nForce4 mATX board might want to look at this one.

Asus A8NE-FM

I am thinking serously about giving it a try.

 

[KoolAidKid]

I received mine from xoxide yesterday. Having built computers using the Aria as well as this case, I have to say that the build quality for the Aria is considerably higher. Nice looking case, though, and it may be less of a toaster than the Aria is.