What do guys think of this case???
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Looks okay - nothing special, really... With the exception of the faceplate and the color, it looks identical to the cheap cases the local computer shop sells (one this size with the 300w PS would go for $34.95). Lots of sharp edges, not very well laid out, and uses those stinking stamped steel mobo standoffs...
What do you mean it's the only case you've found with more than two external 5.25" bays? You must not be looking very hard... I'd probably do some more searching. Try www.directron.com for starters.
What do you mean it's the only case you've found with more than two external 5.25" bays? You must not be looking very hard... I'd probably do some more searching. Try www.directron.com for starters.
I meant the only case that has all of the bays and all and includes front USB. I've looked at directron, but I didn't see too much I liked. I like the way this case looks, I like that it has plenty of bays, and I really like that it has front usb ports.
How do you know it has sharp edges, steel standoffs and it isn't laid out properly? THe layout looks good to me. What sucks about it?
How do you know it has sharp edges, steel standoffs and it isn't laid out properly? THe layout looks good to me. What sucks about it?
One thing, The white cd/floppy will not look so cool against that alu color case. (thats my first thought)
+To bad that thing isn't a bigtower.
+To bad that thing isn't a bigtower.
That's the other thing...do you see where the floppy & zip drives would go??? No, you can't because that section is sealed off. Either that or this guy is lying that this thing has any external 3.5" bays.
Oh well...back to the antec 830 :disgust:
Oh well...back to the antec 830 :disgust:
From the pic, it looks like there is a cutout for the 3.5" Nice looking case, 7237 like, cheap also. If it floats your boat, get it 
7237 like?
The only thing that is keeping me from getting it is that it might not be as solid and well made as the Antec SX830.
Also there is no tooless entry, and 3 screws hold each side panel in, so that would be a lot of unscrewing to take the panel off. Unless of course I got some thumb screws.
The only thing that is keeping me from getting it is that it might not be as solid and well made as the Antec SX830.
Also there is no tooless entry, and 3 screws hold each side panel in, so that would be a lot of unscrewing to take the panel off. Unless of course I got some thumb screws.
You can get adapters to locate a couple of USBs to the front.
4 bays are very nice, but the thing looks like it could get a little cramped with much upgrading.
You can get thumb screws for $ CHEAP $.
4 bays are very nice, but the thing looks like it could get a little cramped with much upgrading.
You can get thumb screws for $ CHEAP $.
The 7237's are nice cases. But full towers have Soooooo much room
Too bad they TAKE UP Soooooo much room
Too bad they TAKE UP Soooooo much room
anand had a review of a case that looked a lot like this from the inside
http://www.anandtech.com/showdoc.html?i=1220&p=3
and i got at auction a case that looked at lot like this for $25
http://www.a-top.com/701/AT701.html
if you look carefully the side and back panels and inside layout are the same
the only diff is the front bezel
anand's article said that they weren't sure who made the case
the web page to a-top makes it seem like they make there own cases
http://www.anandtech.com/showdoc.html?i=1220&p=3
and i got at auction a case that looked at lot like this for $25
http://www.a-top.com/701/AT701.html
if you look carefully the side and back panels and inside layout are the same
the only diff is the front bezel
anand's article said that they weren't sure who made the case
the web page to a-top makes it seem like they make there own cases
I wish this board had some threading... Anyway...
Sharp edges is based solely on the fact that it looks so similar to those other cases (which have sharp edges). My BIGGEST problem with the layout is that the 5.25" bays on the bottom are positioned where the drives overhang the mobo, and with some mobos there isn't enough clearance for the drives to slide in. And if you look at the picture, you can see the little slots for the stamped standoffs to snap into (kinda rectangular looking, and larger than screw-in holes would be). Screw in standoffs are much better, IMO.
The case in the aforelinked AnandTech review does appear to have started out as the same case (again, different faceplate) as the one in the auction and the cheapies at the local store. You'll notice the review repeatedly mentions the sharp edges and general poor quality.
Sharp edges is based solely on the fact that it looks so similar to those other cases (which have sharp edges). My BIGGEST problem with the layout is that the 5.25" bays on the bottom are positioned where the drives overhang the mobo, and with some mobos there isn't enough clearance for the drives to slide in. And if you look at the picture, you can see the little slots for the stamped standoffs to snap into (kinda rectangular looking, and larger than screw-in holes would be). Screw in standoffs are much better, IMO.
The case in the aforelinked AnandTech review does appear to have started out as the same case (again, different faceplate) as the one in the auction and the cheapies at the local store. You'll notice the review repeatedly mentions the sharp edges and general poor quality.
the case most likely will have sharp edges and be of lesser construction
but that's fine by me
i was looking at several cases that many people recommend at several prices ranges
and i actually like this cheaper case for several reasons
the one i got from auction has more bays with rails
than other mid towers i've seen and i didn't want a full tower
4 5.25 ext (many mids have 3)
2 3.5 ext
3 3.5 int (many mids have 2)
and i was happy with the fan placement
other cases had 2 in the front with 1 in the back or vice versa
or some had drive covers which i would not use
of course i would not use the psu that came with the case
but that's fine by me
i was looking at several cases that many people recommend at several prices ranges
and i actually like this cheaper case for several reasons
the one i got from auction has more bays with rails
than other mid towers i've seen and i didn't want a full tower
4 5.25 ext (many mids have 3)
2 3.5 ext
3 3.5 int (many mids have 2)
and i was happy with the fan placement
other cases had 2 in the front with 1 in the back or vice versa
or some had drive covers which i would not use
of course i would not use the psu that came with the case
dont get cheapo cases, i hate my cheapo case. I want to get a case that can contain the sound of my fans
Here is a link with some better pictures of the case. It still "looks" nice, but from that AnandTech review it appears that the case he reviewed is made by the same company as this one. I found the company BTW, it is called Miradex. Click here to go to their website.
My friend also has a case similar to this...only difference is in the color and front panel. All I can say is that it isn't the best case, but it isn't bad either. THE PSU in AnandTech's review was really bad, and now they ship 320 Watt PSUs which run fine with Athlons. Besides perhaps the sharp edges, the only problem is that the case is a bit on the loud side, there is no tooless entry, and it might not be the best case for cooling since even with all those mods in Anand's review, it still didn't do so well
What do you guys think of the Antec SX830??? Is it good quality? All the reviews I read said it was good, but the mobo tray is not removable, and I'm not sure how it performs with cooling. Anyone here have it?
My friend also has a case similar to this...only difference is in the color and front panel. All I can say is that it isn't the best case, but it isn't bad either. THE PSU in AnandTech's review was really bad, and now they ship 320 Watt PSUs which run fine with Athlons. Besides perhaps the sharp edges, the only problem is that the case is a bit on the loud side, there is no tooless entry, and it might not be the best case for cooling since even with all those mods in Anand's review, it still didn't do so well
What do you guys think of the Antec SX830??? Is it good quality? All the reviews I read said it was good, but the mobo tray is not removable, and I'm not sure how it performs with cooling. Anyone here have it?
The sx-Antecs have really good cooling. I have a 1030. The 830 and 1030 are the same basic case with different drive arrangements and faceplates. They ARE big, not really a fulltower though.
Desmoquattro posted a link to a vendor that carries a different variant of the same Chenming case, they call it "Uneec workstation tower ATX- 601AR." Same as the 1030 with a different low restriction front bezel, for anyone who wants the features but doesn't like the look of the sx-series. I contacted them about the psu, they say it's a HEC 300-AR (herolchi) AMD approved to 1333. NOT a Deer, anyway, and I've heard a few good things about them. At $75+shipping, might be a good deal, worth a look. No front usb.
Totalpcetc
They also offer a smaller Chenming model under the Uneec name, same case/different bezel as the antec282. I would check on the psu before buying.
Desmoquattro posted a link to a vendor that carries a different variant of the same Chenming case, they call it "Uneec workstation tower ATX- 601AR." Same as the 1030 with a different low restriction front bezel, for anyone who wants the features but doesn't like the look of the sx-series. I contacted them about the psu, they say it's a HEC 300-AR (herolchi) AMD approved to 1333. NOT a Deer, anyway, and I've heard a few good things about them. At $75+shipping, might be a good deal, worth a look. No front usb.
Totalpcetc
They also offer a smaller Chenming model under the Uneec name, same case/different bezel as the antec282. I would check on the psu before buying.
so whats with the deal of similar/same products sold under diff brands?
granted every industry does this but since the majority of pc parts are made overseas
don't people feel ripped off when they pay more for a product than somebody else that's more or less the same item?
granted every industry does this but since the majority of pc parts are made overseas
don't people feel ripped off when they pay more for a product than somebody else that's more or less the same item?
I would defniitely go with the regular Antec SX830. I like the brand name for quality and warranty purposes. Besides you can trust the PSU in the Antec.
I'm getting it for $84 + $7 shipping...not bad. The prices that charge less for it, have like $22 for shipping or even greater.
EDIT: THe antec isn't THAT big is it? I think it's worth it for the money. Antec sells a front usb panel so that's even cooler.
I'm getting it for $84 + $7 shipping...not bad. The prices that charge less for it, have like $22 for shipping or even greater.
EDIT: THe antec isn't THAT big is it? I think it's worth it for the money. Antec sells a front usb panel so that's even cooler.
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