Blue Chieftec "Dragon" case (Antec SX1040 Clone) with window..$69 @ Newegg **One Day Only**

[Insane3D]

Just saw this 1 day special over on Newegg. Couldn't resist for the price. The case is a Blue Antec SX1040 clone with a acrylic window, and side intake 80mm fan with filter. The case does not have a PSU. Looked like a decent deal to me..

Blue Chieftec Dragon @ Newegg

 

[drewdogg808]

man, insane, you're killing my wallet!
this is a pretty nice deal for a sweet case....gotta resist...this is the steel version, not the aluminum, right?

 

[Insane3D]

Originally posted by: drewdogg808
man, insane, you're killing my wallet!
this is a pretty nice deal for a sweet case....gotta resist...this is the steel version, not the aluminum, right?

Yes, it's the steel version.

 

[FPSguy]

Nice looking case.

I am curious why the door over the CD drives is a good idea. I assume you have to open it every time you put in a CD. Seems unnecessary, though it does make the case nicer looking.

 

[rlotharius]

FPSguy I have the same complaint. I currently have 2 Antec sx1030b's and I removed that panel off the front. It's made to be easily removed without breaking.

Also, if you are like me and couldn't care less about the cut out you can get the same case here
http://computers.bizrate.com/marketplace/search/search__cat_id--46010,mid--31451.html
for 56.99

Or for a really good price you can buy the case without the side panel cutout but with the side fan and 400w PS 58.00!!
new egg

 

[pillage2001]

Originally posted by: drewdogg808
man, insane, you're killing my wallet!
this is a pretty nice deal for a sweet case....gotta resist...this is the steel version, not the aluminum, right?

This would be a KILLER price if it's aluminium.

 

[iluvdeal]

Originally posted by: FPSguy
Nice looking case.

I am curious why the door over the CD drives is a good idea. I assume you have to open it every time you put in a CD. Seems unnecessary, though it does make the case nicer looking.

It helps with color matching unless you have all blue drives. Another benefit is it keeps out dust which kills alot of cd drives.

 

[passwird]

Originally posted by: iluvdeal

Originally posted by: FPSguy
Nice looking case.

I am curious why the door over the CD drives is a good idea. I assume you have to open it every time you put in a CD. Seems unnecessary, though it does make the case nicer looking.

It helps with color matching unless you have all blue drives. Another benefit is it keeps out dust which kills alot of cd drives.

Dust killing cd drives? First time I've heard that.

 

[Coraanu]

Ah the infamous Alienware case. The blue color and window are definate plusses. Good deal on the case, although the door seems too much of a hassle (for me at least).

 

[exorr]

 

[jalaram]

Maybe it's like a server case where you don't want to access the optical drives often.

Or maybe just for looks.

 

[exorr]

Sweet case...although you can grab the aluminum one for only $30 more and the $15 shipping hurts!

 

[Danzilla]

Hmmm. Well from what I can see, the Chieftec aluminum version of the 1040 with the acrylic panel is $80, only $11 more. Availabe in green, yellow, blue, or silver. Is there a difference I don't recognize?
Oh, the one thing I did see is this one doesn't have the side panel fan.

http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduct.asp?submit=manufactory&catalog=304&manufactory=1502

EDIT: Wow. Don't know what happened, but since I wrote this message a few minutes ago, the aluminum cases are now showing at $69.00. Same as the deal of the day. :Q S&H is a few bucks more at $18, but still a good price for a case.

 

[Coraanu]

Originally posted by: exorr
Sweet case...although you can grab the aluminum one for only $30 more and the $15 shipping hurts!

You know $15 shipping ain't bad for a case. Especially FedEx saver.

 

[rlotharius]

Originally posted by: Danzilla
Hmmm. Well from what I can see, the Chieftec aluminum version of the 1040 with the acrylic panel is $80, only $11 more. Availabe in green, yellow, blue, or silver. Is there a difference I don't recognize?
Oh, the one thing I did see is this one doesn't have the side panel fan.

http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduct.asp?submit=manufactory&catalog=304&manufactory=1502

EDIT: Wow. Don't know what happened, but since I wrote this message a few minutes ago, the aluminum cases are now showing at $69.00. Same as the deal of the day. :Q S&H is a few bucks more at $18, but still a good price for a case.

Wow that's a good price! I just wish the aluminum had the fan on the side :/

 

[vetteguy]

Crap...I really want an aluminum blue one, but I DON'T want the side window...it's just too big and I think it looks tacky. Can I get just an aluminum blue sidepanel anywhere?

 

[MrGrumpyPants]

Ahhh! Nice case for a nice price! If only I hadn't just ordered one. Nice find!

-Mr GrumpPants

"All I ask is a chance to prove that money can't make me happy" -Unknown

 

[dahunan]

Does newegg allow you to pick up the product from their warehouse??

 

[Farbio]

anyone have any experience or able to find a reseller rating on pcshop1 - i couldn't care about it being aluminum or having a window, and free shipping is very nice

 

[amdskip]

I think they used to allow pick up but I don't see it now.

 

[Tol]

No will call from newegg...we locals still have to pay for shipping.

 

[Wei2Cool]

Price lowered to $65(-$4) and shipping to $15 (-$3) now!!!

And white one for only $62 + $10 shipping.

 

[WiseOldMan]

Originally posted by: Wei2Cool
Price lowered to $65(-$4) and shipping to $15 (-$3) now!!!

And white one for only $62 + $10 shipping.

The shipping has always been $15 for the blue steel case. There has been no $3 reduction.

The shipping for the white (steel) case is only $9.99. Does the blue pigment really make the
case that much heavier that Newegg would charge an extra $5.01 more for shipping???

Also, the aluminum Chieftec cases are about 12 lbs lighter yet Newegg charges $18 to ship these.
What's up with that, Newegg???

Obviously Newegg's shipping charge isn't based on the packages' weight!

 

[DorkBoy]

Wow, Thats nice

 

[ShowdOWN]

does anyone know of a reseller where i can get the beige side panel with the window in it?
i know newegg has a version there that has a small window but i want the larger one.

thx