Looking at a new case for modding

[Colossus]

Well I found this sweet case.. I am looking for pointers.. I didnt buy it yet... But in the middle of the deal

How does it look?

[number1sixerfan]

Add top and side blowholes. I love server case mods! Oh, and paint it. That's an ugly color.

[Colossus]

But other then that it looks cool eh?

It is freaking huge! Now if he ever gets back to me i can finalize the deal...

[5siz]

so you can only put 1 mobo in there? I don't get the idea about server cases, what are they for??? "duh servers" but can you put a bunch of HDD's in it or soemthing? What's the exact purpose of having one.

[TAZTG]

Lots of potential with that case. I like the glass door on the front..

[Big_Mac]

how about a pair of top blowholes (maybe 192mm fans if you can) and some handles up top. Big ones.

casters on the botom, that way she rolls nice and smooth. Maybe filters on all the intakes, that way it stays cleaner. Then a righteous paint job (maybe electric yellow and black?) and perhaps a small window of strange shape?

[Colossus]

Great ideas! If I get this case (still waiting).. Then I am going to need help modding it.. Since this will be my first real big project.. I fiqured might as well get my feet wet!

I can probably house two complete setups in there! That thing is a monster!

I love the window door too.. I thought it was a small 24U server rack at first...

[number1sixerfan]

Originally posted by 5siz
so you can only put 1 mobo in there? I don't get the idea about server cases, what are they for??? "duh servers" but can you put a bunch of HDD's in it or soemthing? What's the exact purpose of having one.

They can fit plenty 5.25 drives and there is plenty space which makes for better airflow.

[5siz]

Originally posted by number1sixerfan
They can fit plenty 5.25 drives and there is plenty space which makes for better airflow.

so you can have a bunch of cd-rom drives LOL.


I always though servers were giant hardrives for space and folding, games etc.

[Colossus]

Originally posted by 5siz
so you can have a bunch of cd-rom drives LOL.


I always though servers were giant hardrives for space and folding, games etc.

It used to be... But not every case manufacturer has some kind of crappy case they call a "server case" but its not a true server case.. Since most dont come with redundant power supplies and cannot even hold a EATX board...

But almost anything nowadays can be called a "server" without it being 100% true to the term...

[schultz]

that's an awesome looking case with a whole lot of potential! nice! like most people have said, blow holes and handles would be nice. how about some custom wire wrapping so you can have some nice and cool looking wires? that would be after you've added an awesome looking window!!

[Colossus]

Originally posted by schultz
that's an awesome looking case with a whole lot of potential! nice! like most people have said, blow holes and handles would be nice. how about some custom wire wrapping so you can have some nice and cool looking wires? that would be after you've added an awesome looking window!!

Thanks! Its going to be a lot of work! And my first virgin real modding job... So I am going to need a lot of help/points and mentors!

[schultz]

Originally posted by Colossus
Thanks! Its going to be a lot of work! And my first virgin real modding job... So I am going to need a lot of help/points and mentors!

hey...that's what we are here for!! we will always be nice (atleast i hope so) and always love to welcome more modders into the fold.

[speedstream5621]

Originally posted by Big_Mac
how about a pair of top blowholes (maybe 192mm fans if you can) and some handles up top. Big ones.

casters on the botom, that way she rolls nice and smooth. Maybe filters on all the intakes, that way it stays cleaner. Then a righteous paint job (maybe electric yellow and black?) and perhaps a small window of strange shape?

I think that would impede the structural integrity of the case a lot if its as heavy as it looks.

Yeah, there's some modding potential there. Its got real shoddy cooling, so fix that. Maybe do something with the bezel and of course, a unique window on the side -panel.

[kenrippy]

that's a friggin cool case. you could watercool easily with that baby. i love roomy cases