Designing a Cube case - Page 2

Toxcity · #11 01-07-08, 02:00 PM

Thanks again guys! So it seems M-ATX is the way if you want a Cube case which doesn't break the bank.

I am not about to switch out the Maximus for a M-ATX.. so I guess I shall have to stick with towers.

PV5150 · #12 01-07-08, 02:10 PM

Does it have to be steel/Aluminium? What are you going to use it for predominantly (frequent LAN's, desktop etc)?

Toxcity · #13 01-07-08, 02:13 PM

Needing it for my main rig so want looks/airflow. I do LAN a lot as well, this is another reason for going cube.

Just want something different you know? Starting to get bored with the shape of towers.

PV5150 · #14 01-07-08, 02:17 PM

Ok. Well if you want something different and are careful during transportation then you may consider one of these. It'll take an ATX motherboard no probs and it's dirt cheap, but it may not be your thing

Toxcity · #15 01-07-08, 02:19 PM

I did have a read of this review and did like it, with some water and a UV that would look sweet at night. So this maybe my only option.

Very nice review as always PV! You described it as a little flimsy.. is it really bad? Easy to fix?

mrapoc · #16 01-07-08, 02:24 PM

the only thing is...its acrylic and aimed at those who like all those tacky led fans and such

seems the only real choice atm

PV5150 · #17 01-07-08, 02:25 PM

Thank you

When I say flimsy it isn't going to fall apart in your hands. But just remember that it's held together with many screws so the structural integrity won't be equal to that of a regular case. Perspex can take some knocks, but again steel or Aluminium will be better at the end of the day. All things considered the case would be fine as long as you treat it right

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Originally Posted by mrapoc

its acrylic and aimed at those who like all those tacky led fans and such

seems the only real choice atm

fans are easily swapped out and yes it's pretty much the only option atm.

Toxcity · #18 01-07-08, 02:26 PM

If you look hard enough you can find some nice LED fans.

It is the UV that attracts me. An the idea of glowing water to be seen from across the other side of the room.

May have to go for it then, as a little project. Does it come with fans? Because the fans in the review didn't look all that bad to me.

Thanks again guys!

Oh, and PV think it will take a 9800GX2 without overheating it?

PV5150 · #19 01-07-08, 02:51 PM

I'll go downstairs and measure for sure mate and I'll report back tomorrow as I'm about to head off to bed (1.00am here). How's that sound?

Toxcity · #20 01-07-08, 02:52 PM

Thats cool PV!

Do you think it could take a 240mm rad on the bottom shelf?

Thanks mate, sleep well!