Update w/ Current prices, Awesome Evercase @ newegg - $59 for black (w/ psu)shipped $39 for black (w/o psu) shipped....

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TBC

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I really like the screwless design, however are there any ventilation holes in this case besides the fans? Its hard to tell for certain from the pictures, but it doesn't look like it.

Also are there any Hard Drive LED lights? I don't see those either. My current Inwin case has 2 HD LED lights (one for the motherboard drives, and the other for my Promise ide controller)

As others have mentioned in the past, I don't like the tiny reset switch either.
 

abc

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Hey there, since this case PWS is 'p4' ready, then if I have a PIII motherboard and that's all I wanna stick in there, the PWS wire connector isn't gonna work with it is it?
 

Cybordolphin

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This case has TONS of ventilation from up front. On both sides up and down where the front panel meets the case. You can install a 120mm without modification... and get PLENTY of air to it from the front.

 

vegaracer

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;)im going to paint mine with hammerite paint from home repo. gives it a nice hammered steel look and is very durable. ordered yesterday thanks to the back in stock posting. thanks a million.
 

dirtrat

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I also decided to pick one of these up. I'm not too crazy about spending $200.00 on an aluminum case without power supply, especially when I don't overclock any more. How is the quality of this power supply though? Good enough for a P4 or Athlon XP ?
 

Smackattack

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anyone know where to get this case without a PS, i really think im going to need a little more juice than 300.
 

jtw99

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Nice looking case...but what kind of power supply is it, and is it AMD approved? I don't see it stated anywhere....
 

Oh02

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This case seems like an incredible deal.......just ordered it. I missed out initially-newegg seems right on the ball-they said case would be back in stock 2nd week of January. I've used all sorts of cases from the cheapie razor-edge stuff to Lian-Li....this is the best value out there!
 

GtPrOjEcTX

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<< Nice looking case...but what kind of power supply is it, and is it AMD approved? I don't see it stated anywhere.... >>



yes its amd approved, I'm running my 1700+ in it.

 

Darlantan

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Someone who has bought this case already please reply:
how is the reset button? I always chew my nails so I have short nails, and as I am a windows user, the reset button
is very very very important to me, and I need it to be easily accessible.
Is it? I had already set my mind to an enlight case with 340W PSU, but now this damn thread crops up, and I am
unable to decide. The PSU is only 300W though, is it enough for an XP? I really hope so, if not, then its not even a choice.
I will be running an EPOX 8KHA+ with 1600 Athlon XP Gainward GF3 Ti 200, 512 Mb Crucial Ram, Alpha PAL8045 heatsink and
D-Link NIC, with a couple of extra fans, one is a case fan, the other is a PCI fan. Both from Enermax. 300W seems a little insecure for me.

Darlantan.
:cool:
 

maxcom

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<< I always chew my nails so I have short nails, and as I am a windows user, the reset button >>



rofl
 

Eljefe79

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I ran the specs on the Power Supply through AMD's website. The Enhanced ATX1125BTA is not listed as AMD approved. My guess is because of its 175w consistent power output. Most other approved have at least 190w although I did find one at 150w. My guess is to roll the dice here, maybe the power suply is so new as to not be on the charts as tested yet.

Ordered one, plus the thermaltake 6cu+, plus the 1.4ghz Tbird 266.......here's another system being born


Too many good deals and not enough income......
 

Smackattack

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Anyone? Anyone?
Where can i get this case with a 400w amd approved PS, or can i get it somewhere without a ps, and just buy a good 400 somewhere else. Ive got my 1900+ and mobo on the way and they need a home.
 

abc

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Sesopedalian, thanks for the answer.

those who own the case, does it have a HD activity light please?
 

rayma2

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the case rocks, I have one.... it is the easyest case to install and uninstall things into.. no screws exept for the hd. i would reconmend it to anyone.
 

tigerbait

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<< The Enhanced ATX1125BTA is not listed as AMD approved >>



from AMD's recommend power supplies

Enhance Electronics

ATX-1125BTA

Wattage :300
Combined Power: 175
ATX


Recommended Speeds:
Athlon XP 1600+
Athlon XP 1500+
Athlon 950
Athlon 900
Athlon 850
Athlon 800
Athlon 750
Athlon 700
Athlon 650
Athlon 600
Athlon 1200
Athlon 1133
Athlon 1100
Athlon 1000
 

TBC

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I have another question about this case. If its screwless, how do you put the hard drives in the 5 1/4" slots? I assume you still put the adapter brackets on the hard drive.

Also as someone else asked also, does this case have a Hard Drive LED activity light?
 

dirtrat

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Wow, I ordered mine Sunday and Today (Monday) I already have a Fedex Tracking number. That was FAST! I hope this thing will run at Least an athlon 1800-1900 because thats what I want to get. Could I install another power supply in it if it doesn't work?
 

tigerbait

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<< Could I install another power supply in it if it doesn't work? >>



I don't see why not.
 

jbright

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darn newegg was oos on the 1600 OEM so i got the athlon 1700+.

Now i see this and its only approved up to 1600.

Would it work ok with a 1700? Anyone tried it? Please help!