Acrylic cases

I am looking into possibly getting an acrylic case for my computer. Half because it looks cool, and half because I have to assemble it, and half because I get to disassemble and then reassemble my computer *couch*lame!couch :biggrin:

Here's the link:
http://www.pccyber.ca/scrItem.asp?product_subtypes_id=165&product_types_id=5&product_id=1373

What I would like to know, they give you gloves so you dont put a fingerprint while assembling it, but what about scratches? Both when putting components inside and from things outside. Is it easy to scratch or damage these cases? I know they are for show, but I would also like to take my computer to LAN parties and such, and wondering if the case would survive.

Thanks

i think EVERYONE should have a see thru case, it allows the dust balls and fiber mites a better view or the outside

why anyone would want to see electronic parts, as the suck the dust and fur out of the air i'll never know :rolleyes:

and for someone whom has so little money for an upgrade, you sure you wanna waste it on a case?

I wouldnt be paying for it.

Wild Card said:
I wouldnt be paying for it.

get this person to buy what you need, not what you want then :smile:

90 dollars for a box to hold all your pc bits is a bit silly. Couldn't you just use the 90 dollars on something more worthwile? Get it if it'll make you happy though it does look very sweet. :biggrin:

90 Canadian dollars dosent get you much... another stick of 256mb DDR ram. Maybe 512. But I already have 512.

And I would like to get a new case someday as my current one has the PSU sitting besides the motherboard, not on top, therefore the CPU cooler has about 1 finger's width of space before touching the PSU.

And the offer is for a case or a PSU, I decided to go for a case.

Steer well clear - these acrylic cases are awkward to take off/put on, lose the novelty after a few days.

Also, when it comes to getting peripherals in, the space inside is more comparable to a shoebox than a PC case. Waste of money IMO, and like Orph says - if someone else is paying, it's what you need, not what you want :wink: Wallets are personal things :razz:

Wild Card said:
90 Canadian dollars dosent get you much... another stick of 256mb DDR ram. Maybe 512. But I already have 512.

pfft you can never have enough ram. I have a gig now and it's lovely.

These acrylic cases are rather boring, I've seen tons and they're all the same, crap. It doesn't matter what kind of hardware you've got inside, watercooling, it still just doesnt give of a great effect.

I just bought a new computer chassis 2 weeks ago for about 75 euro (the Chieftec Matrix MX). Here's a picture of it:

It's a great case, supurb design and it has definent casemodding potential (which acrylic cases for the most part lack), even though it's a steel tower.

The all-clear cases always look ok in pictures, but after it's had a few sets of dirty fingers on it, and is half full of dust, it will look like ass. If you want a 'cool' case, get a black one or something.

Also, acrylic doesn't exactly provide the same kind of earthing/EM shielding that aluminium/steel does.

My case wasn't the cheapest out there, but a well-ventilated lightweight aluminum case seems worth much more than an acrylic.

So I guess acrylic isnt all that great then? lol.

Well, I'll look at what else they have interesting. And on what other cases the offer is good on, I dont think they'll give him the discount on the Xaser III... Such a nice case. With such a heavy price tag.. 200$ :sad:

I love this case, the black zorro case, i got it from my friend as a x-mas present!

http://www.web-systems.co.uk/?page=Products&pid=1101

the Z on the front lights up blue and so does the side fan and the two bits aboe the Z light up red, its amazing!

I don't think having a case with random letters on it would appeal to me...

I love my case ... Steel, Black, no crappy ass windows on the sides. (However, since it is not a light metal the thing is heavy ... 25lbs without the computer parts inside). I've had it for like 6 years ... it's great, and I wouldn't get rid of it for anything ... However, I might drill some holes in the front for USB ports

don't get discouraged WC, the idea you had, has merit, but i think you were leaning toward a fad case, instead of a traditional one.. there are some interesting and exciting cases that do not involve transparency, and i do so want some of those lights and cool fans for my future pc..

this is utilitarian, but a very sweet case.

this although it does have a see-through side, is my choice above all at the moment.. i want one badly, or one similar.

I honestly can't understand why someone would want their computer to look like that ... it doesn't make sense unless it's art work in your house or something.

I knew people who wanted huge windows in their computers with cathode lights which they would then later place in a corner, hidden by their desk.

I fear that the trend to over-do your car is phasing into computers. And the worst looking one wins. (Same thing happens when people lower their pickup trucks and put spoilers on them .... disgusting).

Again, I'm not picking on you, but these cases are rediculous. Get one that holds everything in your computer, which is also durable and you should be good. Unless you're trying to make up for something, you should need to overdo your computer case just so it 'looks cool'.

crono, i live in arkansas, competition of PC's is nearly unheard of.. now if we were discussing a prize bull :rolleyes:

still, my PC is my only vice, i would, if given the chance, spend myself broke on them..

if i want spiffy, i buy spiffy, i already own basic.

i have a nice blue and beige 400 watt mini-tower, i have no complaints about its uses, i want spiffy next..

i am 42, is that to much to want? i worked for it, i think its harmless enuff to have.

No, I just think that there are more important things then blowing your money on a computer past performance. Because, the real goal of all this is to make computers UN-noticable. They should blend into the room and seem like they belong (to me anyway). These monstrosities that are being called cases are eye sores.

Its painfully obvious when you see some guy blow all his money on his car (past performance and a decent look) and it's the same way with a computer. I doubt that in five years or so, if you had made your computer 'spiffy' that you'd look back and say "wow, am I glad I did that" ... more or less I'm sure you'd regret it, why? because it serves no purpose and will go out of style in a short amount of time.

The same thing happened with underlights and spoilers on cars, it's annoying seeing a 2 foot high spoiler on a truck ... the item was created for a purpose, to push your lite car down while turning at high speeds.
I think computer wattage and fan numbers are becoming the same way ... people are putting them in for looks and not pratical use.

All I'm saying is ... it doesn't make sense. I don't know maybe I'm too pratical for this stuff ...

crono, i am a tightwad, and cheap by nature, but my comp is my baby.

if i splurge.. well at least i don't do drugs or drink my money away :smile:

my wife used to hate my PC cause it took so much of my time, then she realized, i am home.. no need to worry about hunting accidents, or other women..

she promotes my pc fetish now..

If people like spending their money on their cars and their computers just let them be. How much do you give to charity each month? I think you could learn a thing or two from the resident St Vincent De Paul, Gwil.

crono, i am a tightwad, and cheap by nature, but my comp is my baby.

You want your 'baby' to be hideous??

if i splurge.. well at least i don't do drugs or drink my money away :smile:

I'm not saying drinking your self to death is a better solution, but this is like saying there's only two things you do: Drink and use your computer, and since you like your computer more, that's the only thing stopping you from a drinking splurge??

she promotes my pc fetish now..

...good.

crono, you are making my head hurt..

but i see your point, even though you camouflage it well under your hairline.

but, seriously, beauty is in the eye as they say.. and one mans trash is another's treasure.

i understand your comments, and note them accordingly, but i have a basic pc already, i want spiffy next.

/me goes and takes aspirin

I agree with Crono. The best PC is one that hides iteself away both visually and sound-wise. Nobody puts a window in their hifi, or cable TV box. I don't see why a PC should be different.

Crono made some pretty nasty comments about kites earlier...

I'm going to do the sensible thing and spend my money on more RAM. I think I'll get a gig, it's only about 200 and it'll keep me happy for a few years. :smile:

The only time I think it would be cool to have a see through case was if your computer doubled as a coffee table or something. (thus there for asthetic pleasures).

Orph ... I think you need a nap ... your comments are starting to not make much sense.

"i see your point, even though you camouflage it well under your hairline."

huh? lol

"beauty is in the eye OF THE BEHOLDER as they say"

Just helping out :smile:

I've never undestood the appeal of cases modded like this... I strive to make crap mods that are both small and functional. Not stuff that's a bright, gaudy, and contoured piece of crap. My main PC is a simple case. It's sturdy, it's reliabel- easy to get into for maintenence, light, and only cost me about 25 bucks.

/shrug

If you're into wasting money, goferit.

in fact, i just got up, and tend to lean toward grumpy..

i still say, if its harmless let it be.

i want a case, thats tool-less, and as wide open as montana.. with some quiet fans and noisy lights.. is that not ok :razz:

as i said, i have basic already, i am not complaining about it, truly.. my priority next time is spiffy.

its not as if i plan on a water-cooled nuclear monstrosity

It's just that ... you know what, nevermind.

Crono said:
It's just that ... you know what, nevermind.

you are learning.. i am so proud of you..

you remind me of me.. can't let it go, not willingly anyways..

tis ok crono.. you will get used to me, or learn to hate me..

Orph, Dude, I'm not in a period of adjustment anything like that, your comments today are just .... questionable to say the least, that's all.

I have a feeling I'm already 'used' to individuals who frequent here ... if they're used to me is another question entirly.

I don't hate you, nor will I ever hate you, I don't hate anyone ... it takes too much energy and effort to stay angry. :smile:

i will shock you, not intentionally, but it will happen.

believe me, you have not been here long enuff yet.. tho i do foresee you fitting in really well.

as for understanding you, some might, but not many... i have been here since the beginning, many have gotten over my archaic disposition, but not all.. and i doubt those who haven't ever will.

bottomline bud.. i was grumpy. at least understand that, if my comments otherwise evade you.

Oh, no I understood that you were grumpy the first time you said it. I'm not in a good mood myself. Damn college and their forms. Why do you need four forms that say the same thing???? And if you do need all four why do they only tell you about three of those four forms until you're in a hole? Those bastards.

i suggest walmart, and carbon paper purchaced from it.

4 copies are not so bad then :smile:

they aren't copies lol. They're four separate forms. Saying the same thing in a different way. They all have different titles and everything. Also, the closest WalMart to me is like 40 miles away

Wow, dies im gonna have lots of reading to do tomorow... Maybe I wont be working on my essay after all :biggrin:

leetness in acrylic

Orpheus said:
tis ok crono.. you will get used to me, then learn to hate me..

You made a typo Orph; I corrected it for you :heee:

Gollum said:

Orpheus said:
tis ok crono.. you will get used to me, then learn to hate me..

You made a typo Orph; I corrected it for you :heee:

shakes fist at mike

Come to think of it, Orph, I've always hated you... :biggrin:

I have evil plots to kill you.. ~!Just kidding :razz:

Evil Crono, some computers just aren't supposed to blend in. Even though I believe the cases that were showed here are ugly piles of crap, because they barely have any casemodding potential which means no creativity on the part of the builder.

And while we're at it, on the subject of computer chassis starting to look more like overspiffified cars.

Here you go, a computer in a car!

And another one!

http://www.viaarena.com/htmlimages/JellyBean-27.jpg

See? Now that stuff is clever, I can appreciate that.

this although it does have a see-through side, is my choice above all at the moment.. i want one badly, or one similar.

See skeletor....orpheus agree's with me :biggrin:

There not random letters....the name of the case is Zorro, hence the Z :razz:

I'm not evil, I'm practical and logical, there's a big difference.

One of my pet peeves is messed up computer cases. Not to mention screwed up looking cars. There's a difference between 'cool' and 'crap'. I mean, in all actuality doing crap like this to your computer/car/whatever is only your attempt at impressing others. I mean, think about it, would you really want neon cathode lights in your computer if you lived in a remote place where no one else lived? (going on the assumption that you went somewhere to get these parts) Probably not.

No one who thinks differently on the subject is going to listen to what I'm saying, but ... in my personal opinion I think it is silly, to say the least, to do things like this to your computer (I also think its silly to do crap like this to your car). But, everyone has different taste ... I just think that these cases are in bad taste.

Now, if the design was different they might be enjoyable to look at, but all the designs people have put up here are gaudy to say the least.

I like the style mid tower. I've seen cases resemble cars, airplanes, etc. But I found those ugly as Orph after getting up in the morning. And Im sick of the traditional beige cases. They look so plain. I dont know thats just me. But aswell, good looking (modded cases if you will) cases also show a good computer. I mean, if you have a P4/Athlon XP and everything is your pic modded etc, would you hide all that pride inside a plain beige case? I wouldnt.

Anyways, I droped the acrylic case, since they sold the last one on the discount thingy. But they have a very nice one I'm considering. It black and blue with a side window which is all I want. well, the window anyways, black and blue just happend to be my fav. colors.



I like being able to see inside the computer, because its the inside that counts, and I want to be able to see/show off both my pride in the computer I have built and because I like to see the inside.