Lian Li Aluminum Cases

Thurgo0dy

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I just think it's funny because they make the word OTHER in big red bold letters, like it's a big deal. It's not saying much
 

HannibalX

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I really like their cases but there is no way I am shelling out $200.00 + shipping for one.
 

sharkeeper

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$200 for a case (chassis) is not that expensive.

I was toying around of the idea of having a chassis EDM'd from a solid block of titanium. L&M cost would be $58,000.00. What a bargain!

The heat transfer statement doesn't apply since computer components rely on forced air and/or convection to remove heat.
 

HannibalX

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Originally posted by: sharkeeper
$200 for a case (chassis) is not that expensive.

I was toying around of the idea of having a chassis EDM'd from a solid block of titanium. L&M cost would be $58,000.00. What a bargain!

The heat transfer statement doesn't apply since computer components rely on forced air and/or convection to remove heat.

:disgust:

 

sniperruff

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Originally posted by: sharkeeper
$200 for a case (chassis) is not that expensive.

I was toying around of the idea of having a chassis EDM'd from a solid block of titanium. L&M cost would be $58,000.00. What a bargain!

The heat transfer statement doesn't apply since computer components rely on forced air and/or convection to remove heat.

why don't you just use that money and build a case that runs liquid nitrogen?
 

DrPizza

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Yes, $200 for a case *is* expensive.

Or rather, probably 95% of the cases currently being used have a value well under $50.
So, you're talking about a case that costs more than 4 times the average cost of a case.
Perhaps your definition of expensive differs from mine though.

(oh, and to support my claim: are any Dell cases worth more than $50?)
 

sharkeeper

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why don't you just use that money and build a case that runs liquid nitrogen?

Because LN2 is horribly inefficient and not good for cooling [micro/mini] computers. There are [non expendable] systems designed to cool electronics to cryogenic temperatures.

Micro computer systems should not be running with such little margin that 500W of cooling is necessary for a CPU.

A precision machined case allows components to operate in a variety of harsh environments, provides provisioning for ancillary shielding components as well as exceptional control over aural disturbances. The cost of the case at the quoted amount is a fraction of the hardware cost so it's not absurd as one may think.
 

Thurgo0dy

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Originally posted by: sharkeeper
why don't you just use that money and build a case that runs liquid nitrogen?

Because LN2 is horribly inefficient and not good for cooling [micro/mini] computers. There are [non expendable] systems designed to cool electronics to cryogenic temperatures.

Micro computer systems should not be running with such little margin that 500W of cooling is necessary for a CPU.

A precision machined case allows components to operate in a variety of harsh environments, provides provisioning for ancillary shielding components as well as exceptional control over aural disturbances. The cost of the case at the quoted amount is a fraction of the hardware cost so it's not absurd as one may think.


why don't you use that money and get a corvette?
 

HannibalX

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Originally posted by: Thurgo0dy
Originally posted by: sharkeeper
why don't you just use that money and build a case that runs liquid nitrogen?

Because LN2 is horribly inefficient and not good for cooling [micro/mini] computers. There are [non expendable] systems designed to cool electronics to cryogenic temperatures.

Micro computer systems should not be running with such little margin that 500W of cooling is necessary for a CPU.

A precision machined case allows components to operate in a variety of harsh environments, provides provisioning for ancillary shielding components as well as exceptional control over aural disturbances. The cost of the case at the quoted amount is a fraction of the hardware cost so it's not absurd as one may think.


why don't you use that money and get a corvette?


yeah then he can drive around with the top down and an open case... should be enough cooling (besides when he is at a stop light).