I want a new case

[twitchee2]

Well this is gonna be my lonely project for the upcoming summer. My goal is a very quiet computer. My specs are in the sig I dont want to change it if I dont have too. I want to case to be made by Lian-Li. I was really interested in the V1200B plus, but i have heard its not the best for quietness. I really want a deep case with room to work. I currently have a TT Tsunami and I find that it is very hard to work with and difficult to make really quiet. So what other cases would you sugest?

 

[GalvanizedYankee]

twitch, you must have enough cases to play LEGOs with

Look to the newer models of Lian Li, as they are hard anodized. Google it.

TrevorRC knows the current Lian Li cases quite well. PM him into this thread.
Tell him the crazy old man sent you. MMmmkay



...Galvanized

 

[Operandi]

The V2100 would be a better choice for the lowest possible noise but either one should be fine, the case itself has very little to do with the noise of your system.

 

[pkme2]

Lian-Li under $100
Lian-Li under $200

 

[DerwenArtos12]

Originally posted by: GalvanizedYankee
twitch, you must have enough cases to play LEGOs with

...Galvanized

I think he does. Last count I think he had more than I do. I just sold off about 2/3 of my collection and I still have a dozen, the old lady hates it.

 

[skooma]

Originally posted by: GalvanizedYankee
twitch, you must have enough cases to play LEGOs with

Look to the newer models of Lian Li, as they are hard anodized. Google it.

TrevorRC knows the current Lian Li cases quite well. PM him into this thread.
Tell him the crazy old man sent you. MMmmkay



...Galvanized

Are the cheaper ones (pkme was kind enough to link) hard anodized as well?

 

[pkme2]

Originally posted by: skooma

Originally posted by: GalvanizedYankee
twitch, you must have enough cases to play LEGOs with

Look to the newer models of Lian Li, as they are hard anodized. Google it.

TrevorRC knows the current Lian Li cases quite well. PM him into this thread.
Tell him the crazy old man sent you. MMmmkay



...Galvanized

Are the cheaper ones (pkme was kind enough to link) hard anodized as well?

The Black finished LLs are anodized as seen here.
http://www.xpcgear.com/lianlipc65bk.html

 

[skooma]

So cases, if they say anodized, are all hard anodized?

 

[GalvanizedYankee]

In my experiance with two PC-60s: The top, both side covers, all bay covers and front panel are decorative anodized. The black decorative is dyed, then sealed.

The newer Lian Li cases listed at thier site say hard anodized. This process demands more current at lower acid bath temps and is just a tad more expensive. It is much more scratch & scuff resistant. I washed with hot soapy water, then gave my cases three coats of wax before the builds. They don't finger print and clean like a snap.

None of the internal aluminum or back panel are anodized. Google images of hard, decorative and splash anodize.

http://www.caswellplating.com/ I used these folks for my home plating needs for motorcycle restoration work. Never have anodized anything here. If you watch the vid, it will be noted he has an accent They are a British couple that have done very well over the years. It is a respected company in the automotive restoration community.

http://electrochem.cwru.edu/ed/encycl/art-a02-anodizing.htm Be sure to scroll down for micro-pics

ATM, my next case will be an Akasa Eclipse 62. It is black dyed anodized, even the internal bays are. It will be waxed with product made for black finishes, as regular wax can cause clouding on black surfaces.

An anodized aluminum surface will insulate current...Be aware of that fact. Some SMPS heat sinks are anodized, ie, the gold sinks used in the Libertys.


...Galvanized

 

[krotchy]

If your willing to spend the money, go with the PC-101B (or A if you like white). I have the PC 201B for a workstation (needed 9 hard drive slots, and 201 has 12). The moral of the story is the 201B is amazing, and the 101B is essentially the Desktop equivalent of it. It has 3x120mm fans for intake/exhaust, is very sturdy and quite light fot its size.

 

[twitchee2]

Originally posted by: DerwenArtos12

Originally posted by: GalvanizedYankee
twitch, you must have enough cases to play LEGOs with

...Galvanized

I think he does. Last count I think he had more than I do. I just sold off about 2/3 of my collection and I still have a dozen, the old lady hates it.

Haha i still only have one I keep changing my mind on what i want to get. I need money, Im only 17.

Krotchy I like that PC-101b I have to look into that its basicly the V1000 with a different exterior. Maybe they have one the size of a V1200.