*DEAD*,but similar are available--Chieftec SX1040 Cases for $35!!!

[bizmark]

Originally posted by: Aagiants
I ordered it 10/8 on 10/10 i got status, and so far no tracking number. I cant wait for this.. Hopfully they'll send me a blue one witha window, even tohugh i ordered black

ANd u guys are saying that u got the aluminum version, how can u tell the diff?

the aluminum ones are a LOT lighter. I'm not sure on the weight of them, but I know the steel ones are about 30lbs.

 

[dartworth]

my case showed up in the mail a few days ago. i also got the 2 fans and front USB as an extra. very nice case.

great deal. tracking info wasn't the best...but thats the way it goes sometimes.

 

[TheKhan]

Those of you who got the aluminum cases, can you look at your UPS tracking detail and tell what the weight was?

I ordered two cases one with the see thru window and the UPS detail shows one as 17lbs and the other is 28lbs, I'm hoping I got lucky and am getting at least one aluminum case

 

[iluvdeal]

I got mine on Friday. Ordered the silver with window and light and received just that. The case is alot better than advertised as I too got one with front USB ports, 2 fans, and the window is alot bigger than I thought too. The case looks exacly like this one at Newegg (no power supply though):

http://www.newegg.com/app/Showimage.asp?image=11-125-135-09.JPG/11-125-135-08.JPG/11-125-135-06.JPG/11-125-135-05.JPG/11-125-135-04.JPG/11-125-135-03.JPG/11-125-135-02.JPG/11-125-135-07.JPG/11-125-135-01.JPG


The box it shipped in said Turbo Gamer - Entry Level. I think they shipped us a better model because they ran out of the regular $35 silver case which has since been removed as a color option as has the window option. It is steel and the UPS shipping weight was listed as 28lbs. Their email support was lousy and so was the delivery time, but all in all this was worth the wait.

BTW, should I just let the neon light constantly glow? I'm thinking if I set it to sound activation and have it blink, that will shorten its lifespan.

 

[randomlinh]

Originally posted by: bizmark

Originally posted by: lnguyen
quick question, anyone having problems getting their tracking system to work?

It took me several days before my order showed up on their tracking system.

Hrmm.. mines been a week :/

 

[stevejst]

Don't be a fool John... front usb is worthless... if you really want it bad just mod your case. Its not worth the extra $20 to fork over...

Buy yourself a pen USB drive and see how happy you'd be to go every time behind the case to plug it in. Not talking about cameras etc.
Sign of caution - the front USB connectors will not work on Giga-Byte motherboards because they have 1+3 instead of 3+1 that is on Giga-Byte mobos. Giga-Byte is to blaim here.

 

[bizmark]

w00t! UPS is showing a delivery date of Thursday. I'm getting really anxious this will be my first case outside of the cheapo one from CompGeeks.

 

[SLEEPER5555]

nice case does chieftec make antec or is it the oposite?

 

[Bullhonkie]

Originally posted by: iluvdeal
I got mine on Friday. Ordered the silver with window and light and received just that. The case is alot better than advertised as I too got one with front USB ports, 2 fans, and the window is alot bigger than I thought too. The case looks exacly like this one at Newegg (no power supply though):

http://www.newegg.com/app/Showimage.asp?image=11-125-135-09.JPG/11-125-135-08.JPG/11-125-135-06.JPG/11-125-135-05.JPG/11-125-135-04.JPG/11-125-135-03.JPG/11-125-135-02.JPG/11-125-135-07.JPG/11-125-135-01.JPG

For those of you who got this with a window, is the window the same size as the one shown in those Newegg pictures?

 

[rzrshrp]

My report: Ordered early on the 25th, expected shipping date, the 2nd, actually shipped on the 7th, attempted delivery on the 11th(was asleep ) Got the case today (14th) . Ordered two cases and both came the same way: Steel, nice dark black(as ordered), front usb, 2 clear fans (one for side panel), 2 thumbscrews for side panel...pretty satisfied though I may never order from these people again

Edit: I'm in MD

 

[jloccito]

anyone else not able to check their orderstatus?
ordered mine 9/25 last i check it was deliverd somewhere in seattle..called sales they said it was a airbourne mistake on the tracking # man wtf?
:|

 

[Aagiants]

cant check either, i'm gunna call them

 

[Aagiants]

no answer on any of the lines. Must be out 2day for Columbus Day

Yesterday the page was working.. They better send it quick.. Im getting impatient lol

 

[Aagiants]

They sent it via air, even though i payed for ground

30lbs though, must be steel, there goes my chance of aluminum heh, oh well. its still coming.

 

[kinji55]

i ordered mine, 10/5 still havent' gotten a ship date : (? i dont 'think i will ever get it.

 

[mindless1]

Didn't they offer a window option on these?
Unless I somehow got directed to the wrong link, there's no window available now?

 

[Aagiants]

they could be out of the, due to high demand.

the tracking sux, it is like delayed 2 days b4 posted. But it should be coming 2morrow AIRBORNE.. heh it must cost a lot for 30lbs airborne

 

[randomlinh]

i ordered the 4th and still haven't gotten a clear order status... i need to call them tomorrow...

 

[lsman]

Originally posted by: lsman

Originally posted by: lsman
order and get email of confirm on 24 10:32 PDT. CC was post on 9/27, expected ship date 10/2.....well past and the shipping date and tracking not there.

given the recent lockout of west coast, i don't think any shipment of case will be here soon (unless it is already here)

after 3-4 emails to all possible account, finally get a response, it ship 10/9.

Finally got mine, and it turn out they ship an aluminum case (black) instead of the org. black i ordered.... no wonder it is so light.
but look inside, the drive racks are everywhere, get them together..... only 4 + 3, missing one!

Must be gone when they open the case and stuff the floppy and neon light in. (push onto the PS location)

 

[randomlinh]

finally... i called them... and they said it shipped today. how convenient. the info FINALLY was valid 2hrs after i called them, and the order date is 8 days after i really ordered. oh well, at least they didn't charge me since then. i had better get the right one too...

 

[Trevelyan]

I ordered a black one yesterday... so what, am I looking at a 2 week wait for this thing?

 

[rzrshrp]

yeah, took them umm...13 days to ship mine, after that it depends on your distance.

 

[JubJub4]

Originally posted by: Trevelyan
I ordered a black one yesterday... so what, am I looking at a 2 week wait for this thing?

mine only took a week, im in LA

P.S. i love it, 5 fan spots EZ sliding thing for your drives, front usb, very happy

 

[Trevelyan]

Originally posted by: JubJub4

Originally posted by: Trevelyan I ordered a black one yesterday... so what, am I looking at a 2 week wait for this thing?

mine only took a week, im in LA P.S. i love it, 5 fan spots EZ sliding thing for your drives, front usb, very happy

I'm sure I will like it... but it just sucks that I have to wait forever to get it... I'm a very impatient person...

 

[Aagiants]

Originally posted by: Trevelyan

Originally posted by: JubJub4

Originally posted by: Trevelyan I ordered a black one yesterday... so what, am I looking at a 2 week wait for this thing?

mine only took a week, im in LA P.S. i love it, 5 fan spots EZ sliding thing for your drives, front usb, very happy

I'm sure I will like it... but it just sucks that I have to wait forever to get it... I'm a very impatient person...

me too... For u people who got the aluminum case instead of steel, how much did it weigh?