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    A case for modding

    Ive been looking at a couple of very basic (but rather large) cases to try my hand at modding.
    Sharkoon Rebel 12 Value edition. (Only choosing this one because of the lack of perforated fan holes to deal with when installing the window.)
    Anyone had any experience with these as is? There is only one review I found, and it sounded as though the guy who did it was a bit of a nOOb, so not really that helpful
    Other case I have been looking at is the akasa infiniti.
    Decisions Decisions . . . HELP!!!
    Are there any better cases out there similar to the Rebel and the infiniti? (Must be under £80, really dont want to spend anymore than that incase things go tits up )

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    Re: A case for modding

    the infinity would probs be a good one to go for. How about the antec 900?

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    Re: A case for modding

    Do you want a big case or have you just been looking at them?

    If a smaller case is a possibility then the Antec 300 is a nice blank canvas to work from or the Coolermaster Sileo 500 looks like it could be a nice place to start.

    If a larger case is preferred and you don't mind silver then the Silverstone TJ05 and TJ06 are possibilities on Today only. As is the TJ04 (in black).

    I have a TJ06 comes with a Window prefitted but plenty you can do to the inside its a pretty strange arangement though as standard, mine is full of water cooling and the PSU is in a very strange place now



    will post up some more pics if you want to see but the are some in another thread around here somewhere!

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    Re: A case for modding

    Yeah, I'm looking at large cases. Colour doesnt really matter too much as im going to be doing a respray anyway.

    The silverstone cases look good, but Im preferably looking for one without a window as I will be making a CNC etched window and backlighting it with a red CCFL kit (hopefully producing the effect Im after .) I will test it with a scrap piece of acrylic and a dremel before I do the CNC etching though.

    If the antec 900 didnt have a window, then I would look at it as a possibility, but my other issue is the 200mm fan ontop of the beast would be in the way, as I'm going to watercool the case and fit a triple rad at the top.

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    Re: A case for modding

    I know you said the 900 wasn't a contender but there's a pre-butchered one in the classifieds at the moment that I'd have bought had it not been so badly mangled
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    Re: A case for modding

    I know it has a window, but in this case I can work with it.
    http://www.xcase.co.uk/p/400533/silv...th-window.html
    how would that one go for a first time project?
    (and just a side question, has anyone here used xcase?)
    Also found this one which seems tempting:
    http://www.xcase.co.uk/p/458074/lian...-delivery.html
    Would respray it black though. Not keen on silver cases, dunno why

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    Re: A case for modding

    Don't forget those prices are Ex Vat so they are a bit expensive

    Here is the Silverstone on Scan without the window for a whole chunk less http://www.scan.co.uk/Products/Silve...-Panel-w-o-PSU it is not a big case though compared to what you were looking at before, same size as the Antec 300 (the 300 is a bit taller but not as deep) same is true of the Lian-li you linked.

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    Re: A case for modding

    i have pictures of the Antec 300; if you want any just give me a shout.

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    Re: A case for modding

    I would go on ebay and try and find a big server case. I picked up mine for £10 and collected it then hacked it to bits. I think it turned out pretty well (see my thread). Also, if you mangle it, you havent lost much.

    http://forums.hexus.net/project-logs...ercooling.html

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    Re: A case for modding

    wow that looks great! got me considering now as i need a new case but cant realy afford one :/ that i want.

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    Re: A case for modding

    Actually the sharkoon rebel 12 caught my eye a while back as a potential for modding, esp for a first time mod which will probably end up looking a bit amaturish the first time.
    it's fairly cheap so will not be a big blow if you muck it up, large with a good basic layout.

    Alternatively hunt around on ebay for some cheap thing or pick up on of the larger, sub £20, mid atx cases from ebuyer
    e.g. http://www.ebuyer.com/product/86509
    use that to hack up/practice on

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    Re: A case for modding

    How would u go about welding a had drive cage to a different part of the case?

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    Re: A case for modding

    personally I would just fit some brackets and then either tap the place it was going to go and screw it in or if thats not practical use a nut and bolt

    You could get it welded on but it would be a lot of hassle unless you happen to know a welder.

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    Re: A case for modding

    which i do but i dont think i wud bother hassling him for something so unimportant.

    Think its time to get myself a dremel multitool

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    Re: A case for modding

    Quote Originally Posted by Flewis View Post
    I would go on ebay and try and find a big server case. I picked up mine for £10 and collected it then hacked it to bits. I think it turned out pretty well (see my thread). Also, if you mangle it, you havent lost much.

    http://forums.hexus.net/project-logs...ercooling.html
    What case is that if you dont mind me asking? It looks ideal for me

    EDIT: Didnt read the other thread properly, and missed the review link. Oops maybe i should catch up on the missed sleep, i might be able to think straight then
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    Re: A case for modding

    http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Supermicro-SC7...3A1|240%3A1318

    for 99p (at the moment), and £15 courier, cant go wrong can it?

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