Chieftec/Chenming Case, $39.99

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gplracer

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My 7 year old son has this case in blue and i have it in black. They are real nice.
 

lhotdeals

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Hey guys, I bought the blue aluminum version when it was still availabe for $50 shipped including tax and shipping. Anyways I just got time to use it, but can only find 4 5.25 drive rails, this case can take up to 4 5.25 drives (need 8 drive rails). I am just wondering if you guys got 8 rails or only 4, if only 4, where can I buy 4 more? Thanks
 

jkasmann

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Originally posted by: lhotdeals
Hey guys, I bought the blue aluminum version when it was still availabe for $50 shipped including tax and shipping. Anyways I just got time to use it, but can only find 4 5.25 drive rails, this case can take up to 4 5.25 drives (need 8 drive rails). I am just wondering if you guys got 8 rails or only 4, if only 4, where can I buy 4 more? Thanks

When I needed some of these rails, I posted in the FS forum, and got a ton of replies. Also, they are available from the antec website.
 

Wingznut

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Originally posted by: jkasmann
Originally posted by: lhotdeals
Hey guys, I bought the blue aluminum version when it was still availabe for $50 shipped including tax and shipping. Anyways I just got time to use it, but can only find 4 5.25 drive rails, this case can take up to 4 5.25 drives (need 8 drive rails). I am just wondering if you guys got 8 rails or only 4, if only 4, where can I buy 4 more? Thanks

When I needed some of these rails, I posted in the FS forum, and got a ton of replies. Also, they are available from the antec website.
Or check your local PC shop... Heck, they may even just give you a few.
 

jagec

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I have a black steel Antec (HEAVY) and my roomate has a blue aluminum clone. These cases are easy to work with (rails, easily removeable 3.5" trays), however I must say I've been less than impressed with the airflow. Maybe I'm just doing it wrong?
 

Bot69

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Try more fans or stronger fans. If you're measuring airflow by the temperature in your case, maybe the temperature outside is too hot already. Summer is coming!
 

deals99

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I have a cheiftec in black. They have good air flow. Space for 2 80s in the front and 2 80s/the power supply in the back. If that is not enough, you could always add a window fan or blow hole.
 

lhotdeals

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I am adding a top Blowhole on my blue aluminum one :D

And thanks guys for the reply on the drive rails :D
 

mindless1

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FWIW, these are not actually the "Full Towers". They are a larger mid-tower, but Cheiftec et al makes a full tower that's just the same except 6 5.25 bays on top, but also more room above power supply for (another power supply or radiator, whatever you wanna do with the space). EXAMPLE