)Originally posted by: Glpster
Noooooo!!!!
I'm now in the hunt for a new case for the new rig I'm building after what seems like an eternity.
The first thing I look for in any case, so I can rule it out RIGHT off the bat, is the USB/Audio ports.
Honestly, I think I must be one of the few odd balls who actually keep their mid-tower on the FLOOR!!!!!
I have a large L desk and every square inch is precious to me, so if I can put my PC on the floor, all the better. And traditionally (for those who believe in defending the sanctity "traditional computer case values", tower cases - mid or larger - go on the floor!
Hence, when keeping a tower in it's traditional floor location, it makes absolutey NO sense to put your front USB ports at the absolute VERY bottom. (Heck even for those who put their cases on their desks, it makes no sense! Except perhaps for wired USB devices (which I connect to the back anyhow), but I'm considering Jump/Flash/Thumb drives)
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<b>My Dream Case (in order of importance):</b>
1) USB/Audio/Firewire connections at least mid way up the case (with or without small door covering them).
2) Solid construction with good air flow.
3) No significant lighting! I keep my PC in my room. I have MORE than enough LEDs on various pieces of equipment lighting up the room while I try to sleep. Plus some games need as much darkness as possible.
4) A reserved, but stylish look. Nothing ridiculously flashy, but not TOO bland either.
5) No front doors! What is the purpose of this? I can't possibly imagine why I would want to bother with a door on the front of my case, hindering access to optical drives, card readers, etc....
6) Inexpensive ($50 or less). I'm not interested in spending a fortune on a case, unless it comes with a <b>quality</b> power supply of at least 480 watts (then $100 or less for case/psu combo).
7) 120mm fan mounts (prefereably front and back). For quieter operation. Or any configuration that is relatively quiet yet gives good air flow to keep the case cool.
8) An intake fan washable air filter. Not sure how much this helps but I think it would keep much more dust out of the case.
9) Mostly tool-less design.
10) Color not too important so long as it isn't too loud a color.
11) Side window would be nice but not too important.
12) Easy open (latched) sides would be nice but not critical.
(Other pluses but not a deal breaker - removeable motherboard tray, lockable side openings, nifty display for case/cpu temp, and anything else that is cool but doesn't violate any of the above rules
I'm not planning on being in and out of my case on a weekly basis, so easy access and modification ease is nice but not crucial.
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Are there any kindred spirits in prefering such a case?
If anyone knows of a decent quality case with a decent cooling profile that fits this description I would LOVE to hear about it. Thanks.
Originally posted by: Glpster
Noooooo!!!!
I'm now in the hunt for a new case for the new rig I'm building after what seems like an eternity.
The first thing I look for in any case, so I can rule it out RIGHT off the bat, is the USB/Audio ports.
Honestly, I think I must be one of the few odd balls who actually keep their mid-tower on the FLOOR!!!!!
I have a large L desk and every square inch is precious to me, so if I can put my PC on the floor, all the better. And traditionally (for those who believe in defending the sanctity "traditional computer case values", tower cases - mid or larger - go on the floor!
Hence, when keeping a tower in it's traditional floor location, it makes absolutey NO sense to put your front USB ports at the absolute VERY bottom. (Heck even for those who put their cases on their desks, it makes no sense! Except perhaps for wired USB devices (which I connect to the back anyhow), but I'm considering Jump/Flash/Thumb drives)
--------------------------------------------------------
<b>My Dream Case (in order of importance):</b>
1) USB/Audio/Firewire connections at least mid way up the case (with or without small door covering them).
2) Solid construction with good air flow.
3) No significant lighting! I keep my PC in my room. I have MORE than enough LEDs on various pieces of equipment lighting up the room while I try to sleep. Plus some games need as much darkness as possible.
4) A reserved, but stylish look. Nothing ridiculously flashy, but not TOO bland either.
5) No front doors! What is the purpose of this? I can't possibly imagine why I would want to bother with a door on the front of my case, hindering access to optical drives, card readers, etc....
6) Inexpensive ($50 or less). I'm not interested in spending a fortune on a case, unless it comes with a <b>quality</b> power supply of at least 480 watts (then $100 or less for case/psu combo).
7) 120mm fan mounts (prefereably front and back). For quieter operation. Or any configuration that is relatively quiet yet gives good air flow to keep the case cool.
8) An intake fan washable air filter. Not sure how much this helps but I think it would keep much more dust out of the case.
9) Mostly tool-less design.
10) Color not too important so long as it isn't too loud a color.
11) Side window would be nice but not too important.
12) Easy open (latched) sides would be nice but not critical.
(Other pluses but not a deal breaker - removeable motherboard tray, lockable side openings, nifty display for case/cpu temp, and anything else that is cool but doesn't violate any of the above rules
I'm not planning on being in and out of my case on a weekly basis, so easy access and modification ease is nice but not crucial.
-------------------------------------------------
Are there any kindred spirits in prefering such a case?
If anyone knows of a decent quality case with a decent cooling profile that fits this description I would LOVE to hear about it. Thanks.
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