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Looking for aluminum case with...

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Slickone

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Is there an aluminum case thats:
-Black or silver.
-Has a side window.
-Large front air intake area.
-No front drive bay door.
-92 or 120mm fans are a plus.
?
I dont have to have a PSU.

Something like this, aluminum:
http://store.yahoo.com/svcompucycle/ce-armor-bk-42.html

or this but not watercooled
http://store.yahoo.com/svcompucycle/pc3-426sl-18.html

Cooler Master makes the Praetorian, but the case is already expensive and the panels cost extra, but the main problem is there are not clear windows.
http://www.svc.com/cooleralum-cases.html


I wouldn't mind having the Lian Li PC-60, PC-65, or PC-7, but haven't seen any with windows. I don't like the Lian Li PC-V series with the mesh front.
 
Originally posted by: MadScientist
You can get the Lian Li PC-7A Plus Siver here with a window for an extra $15. Their versions come with 2-120mm fans. Downside is their shipping charges are high.
Coolerguys
PCToys
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Hey thanks. Actually SVC has that case, but somehow I missed the one with the window before. It's a few dollars cheaper from SVC than those two places.

Coolerguys also sells the PC-60A Plus with a window option. What's the difference in the PC-60A Plus and the PC-7A Plus?
 
Cooler Master makes the Praetorian, but the case is already expensive and the panels cost extra, but the main problem is there are not clear windows.
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Actually, that's not true. The window that looks green in the picture is actually 99% clear. I bought a black WaveMaster awhile black and wanted a side window, but I hesitated 'cuz, like you, I didn't want a green or blue one -- I wanted a clear one. (The WaveMaster and Praetorian use the same side panels and windows.) After several hours of research, including a call to Cooler Master and a couple PMs to Anandtech member CraigRT, I discovered that the 'green' window is actually clear. Don't ask me why they appear green in some online pictures and clear in others -- my guess is the lighting or something (?). The only hint of green on mine is around the edges, and that's only when the light hits it a certain way. Actually, it looks kinda cool if you ask me. 🙂

Anywho, if you like the Praetorian otherwise, grab it. The build quality of the WaveMaster and Preatorian cases is stellar -- beautiful, perfectly finished anodized aluminum inside & out, solid as a rock (and then some), and tight, seamless fit & finish. I couldn't ask for a nicer case than my WaveMaster. When I can afford to upgrade my other computer's case, I'm likely gonna get a Praetorian. Antec and Lian-Li's metal cases are like second-class tin cans compared to these babies ... IMHO, of course. 😀

My only complaint about these cases is that they use 80mm fans and don't have drive rails for easier hard drive installation. But no case is perfect, so I can live with these imperfections.

Just wanted to clear up your misconception about the color of the window. Good luck with your quest. 😛
 
I would Seriously look at a P160, they have windowed version, its aluminum. doesn't have doors but two of the 5.25" bays has stealth covers. It uses a front and Rear 120mm fans. It even has a removable Mobo tray the doesn't come out the back (those usually look ugle and obvious), Every thing can be removed from the case toollessly, and as a adjustable fron USB, Firewire, and audio Panel, that also has a LED temp monitor that has two sensors that you put anywhere in the case.
 
Kingwin 424 series, Beantech Igloo series, Victor - all basically the same case. The best selection of Kingwin has been at ZZF, while the Beantech and Victor are at computergate.com
. You might also take a look at the Silverstone Temjin TJ04...

.bh.
 
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