CSX CX-830GRGL-01-GP Gargoyle Stacker Full Tower Case - Limited Edition Review

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(More customer reviews)I got this case for the new computer I was building. I was looking for an all aluminum case with a nice style. I ran across this on sale, tho the price was still a little high, I thought it was worth the little bit extra for the uniqueness and quality. I upgraded my rig to the ASUS Rampage III MB, Intel i7 930,Tuniq tower 120 extreme, LG Blu-ray burner, XFX 850W Black powersupply, 2x Raptor 150gb 3gb/s hdd in RAID 0 (may upgrade to the 6gb/s model at a later time). Reused my old graphic cards (2x Radeon HD 4870), old dvd-rw drive, 12 in 1 sd card reader, 2x 1tb wd hdd, d-link wireless n wifi card.
Pro: All Aluminum, Good design, most of the case is tool-free. Plenty of extras. Wheels to lift it off the ground and easy movement. The box also came double boxed. It was a joy to open and unboxed. Also came with a T-shirt, briefcase with paperwork, certificates and manual in it. A water-cooler housing, water-cooler access plate for tubing. A couple of extra fan housing.
Cons: Only came with 2 fans. The rear fan wasn't LED. Low quality fan.
Final Thoughts: Price was a little high but you pay for the quality and uniqueness. The art work on the case was very beautiful. The finish on the case was durable and since it's automotive paint, I can't wait to wax it and see how bright and shiny I can make it.

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Centuries ago this horned creature preyed upon its gothic town. With a matte finish touch and animalistic features, it's hard to believe this gargoyle chassis is not actually made of stone. World's first NVIDIA SLI certified chassis Dual GeForce 8800 GTX! (Taiwan Patent No.M276245, Taiwan Patent No.M276264) CM Stacker 830 has proven to be the leader among all chassis with its streamlined aluminum design, extremely powerful functionality, and brilliant modularized mechanism to support both ATX/BTX form factors.

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LIAN-LI LANCOOL CASE PC-B10 ADVANCED MIDTOWER MATX 5 0 4 ALUMINUM W FAN RETAIL Review

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(More customer reviews)For my first build I bought this Lian Li case. FYI, I'm not a gamer so my unit doesn't have many bells and whistles internally (i.e. I have just one Asus video card). This case does, I see, have features for water cooling, but they are unused by me.
Overall this case is very attactive and well made. Installation was easy and tool-less. However, if one wanted to secure things, like the drive bins, they have this option. The front panel has a good latch and the parts are machined nicely. This case has better air-cooling than many others in its class; it comes with 2 120mm fans and a 140mm. Side panel also has lock mount and both are removed easily. Cable management was never problematic, it's not cramped internally at all. I'm a novice but I can see that the designers put some thought into this case. Objects featuring elegance and exceptional functionality are high art ergo my Lian Li case is high art.

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The new internal layout has the motherboard on top of the power supply unit, which allows for easier access to the motherboard as well as more room above, up to 280mm long , the larger graphics card can be used.

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SilverStone FT01B-W Aluminum ATX Mid Tower Uni-Body Computer Case with Window Side Panel - Retail (Black) Review

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(More customer reviews)Let me start by saying this is an awesome mid-sized tower computer case. However, there are a few flaws. I'm gonna keep it short but sweet:
Pros: Plenty, I won't go into details, but here's a quick list: Compact, easy to assemble/use, outstanding airflow capabilities, positive airflow, dust shields, heat absorption material on the side panels, as well as the clear side panels so you can keep an eye on your water coolers (if applicable), plenty of rom bays and well as 7 hard drive bays!
Cons (hoping SilverStone will read it and make the corrections on future models):
- A little tight, if you're an overclocker, and size is not an issue, I hear there's a full size version of the Fortress available. Look for it. I could have used a little more space, but it was sufficient for what I needed it for. Not really Silverstone's fault, but my fault for not looking to see if there's a larger size. Just letting you other guys know in case you're thinking of which size to go with. If size is not an issue, go with the bigger one. But this one still rocks!
- CP05 hot swapable SATA 2 adapters. One came with the case, but just as a teaser. I didn't care much for it because I did not need hot swapable drives, but when it came to cable management to make the cables in the back neat, it became a nightmare without these things. I kinda wish I had 5 more for all 6 drives. Went online to search for it and they do sell them, however the ones on the market now are straight connectors and not the 90 degree angled one that came with the case. What a tease! I called Silverstone and they said they don't have nor do they make one that came with the case. Bummer!
- Hard drive brackets not tool-less! "Why, oh why?!? They could have come up with a better design for this!" -- my exact thoughts while I was putting in the 24 screws (4 for each of my drives) for my 6 drive setup.
- 5.25 drive bays, quick lock/release mechanism, nice! But the contruction needed work. It didn't line up correctly with a 3rd party fan control unit, so I had to switch it out and use their brand. Also, their instructions didn't mention the locking hooks on the back side, so I was fumbling with it for a little bit till I figured it out.
Overall, awesome product and I still give it 5 stars. Just wish the little stuff mentioned above were done better. Hope this helps someone. And if anyone knows where to get the CP05 with the 90 degree connector, like the one that came with the case, please let me know!!!! Share!

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More than two years after the introduction of the world\'s first uni-body PC chassis, the SilverStone Temjin TJ07, a new product line was created to extend this unique construction further into other applications. The first model for this line is the Fortress FT01, which sports the same super strong uni-body frame as its predecessor but with even more sleeker profile thanks to its smaller size. Designed with positive air pressure concept, it enables better cooling performance than traditional chassis but also helps to prevent dust from penetrating into the chassis by use of filters on intake fans and forcing air out of the chassis through unfiltered vents and gaps. Comprised of modern touches such as quick release drive cages and dual 180mm fans, this case is easily the top choice for anyone looking to assemble a top of the line midsize system.

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SilverStone TJ10-B Aluminum ATX Full Tower Computer Case - Retail (Black) Review

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(More customer reviews)Well designed lightweight case with high quality quiet fans. While the case is large on the inside, it is mostly empty. This does allow for good air flow to help cool the inside components. However, there are only 6 slots for internal hard disks, 8 would be a better number for a case this large. The price of this case is also one of its big drawbacks. At $350, it is definitely one of the most expensive cases I have ever bought. There are many cases that will satisfy the need for a quiet case on a lower budget.

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Based on the superb Temjin TJ09 chassis released in 2006, the Temjin TJ10 takes another step forward in perfecting the fusion of classic tower styling with the latest in chassis technology. While structurally the same, the TJ10 adds numerous new details to set itself apart from the TJ09. The unique mid-section air duct, which was created to bypass the hard drive cage with 120mm fan to draw cool air from outside of the chassis, can now offer additional support points for extended length graphics cards. The effective cooling layout provided by the all 120mm fan design has been tweaked to further encourage more airflow. For enthusiasts that prefer having a front door with outstanding chassis design and finish, the Temjin TJ10 is a must have.

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NZXT Nemesis Elite CS-NT-NEM-EL-B Aluminum ATX Mid Tower Computer Case (Black) Review

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(More customer reviews)The Nemesis case is a great case, I have four of them (My two and one each for my kids) Although I do not use the top display feature (I have my towers under desk) it is a handy feature to keep an eye on your system.
There is plenty of room for all my stuff and the 'screw-less' design is very simple to use and holds well.
The only CON I have - I drilled out the 'holders' for the side window fan as it is difficult to get clean and replaced with fan screws for easier removal and cleaning.
K9N SLI Platinum ATX, AMD Athlon x2 6000+ with the massive "Blue Orb" cooling fan, 8 gigs (4x2gig) OCZ Platinum 800MHz, 2 - GeForce 9800 GT SLI, 2 - Lite-On DVD/RW drives, 4 - Western Digital SATA Hard drives (250gig, 500gig, 750gig, 1Tb)


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Fronted by what looks like a knight's armor, the NZXT Nemesis Elite Black Computer Case is ready for battle! Designed for high-end gamers, it features a screwless design ready for you to tweak and rebuild it to your heart's content. Made of light 1.0 mm die-cast aluminum, it sports a magnetic closing door and works with ATX, Micro-ATX, and BABY AT motherboards. Cooling is controlled by its LCD fan controller with three 120 mm fans at the front, side, and rear to keep things cool in the hottest action. Blue LED let the inside action be seen through the stylin' side window.

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