pc cases

dan2002

has anyone ever changed a pc case ,in other words I have a computer and want to put it in a new pc case ,is it easy to do, as I want to light up the inside of the case and need to add a few fans as my pc is overheating

Rex_Mundi

This would be fine. Just make sure that the case is correct for the motherboard (most likely ATX). This will ensure that your MB fits in the case OK with the fixings in the right place.

leesmithg

dan2002 wrote:

has anyone ever changed a pc case ,in other words I have a computer and want to put it in a new pc case ,is it easy to do, as I want to light up the inside of the case and need to add a few fans as my pc is overheating

Interesting as I can show off the one I recently purchased, it's here

Easy to install, doesnt come with Power suppler but comes with blue light.

Fans, you can easily put two on back part. I have 3 on this and a HD cooler.

Little_John

the thing about lights and stuff is that you take a standard case and modify it yourself. cut holes in the sides and add a window and fans so that you can see inside add cold cathode lights ect. some people got he whole hog and build a case from scratch with very impressive results.

As for moving everything from 1 case to another it is easy for anyone with pc build experiance. branded pc's tend to use custom cases for there none standard motherboards but as long as yours fits the ATX standard you will be fine. I bought a really nice aluminium case £230 I think witout a power supply and cut a hole in the siderather than messing with cutting a window to fit I cut a peice of perspex slightly larger than the hole cleaned the edges and riveted it to the panel it looks ok. I stuck a blue cold cathode inside and a black light or UV which as a nice effect on some of the pcb ends like the memory.

leesmithg

Little_John wrote:

the thing about lights and stuff is that you take a standard case and modify it yourself. cut holes in the sides and add a window and fans so that you can see inside add cold cathode lights ect. some people got he whole hog and build a case from scratch with very impressive results.

As for moving everything from 1 case to another it is easy for anyone with pc build experiance. branded pc's tend to use custom cases for there none standard motherboards but as long as yours fits the ATX standard you will be fine. I bought a really nice aluminium case £230 I think witout a power supply and cut a hole in the siderather than messing with cutting a window to fit I cut a peice of perspex slightly larger than the hole cleaned the edges and riveted it to the panel it looks ok. I stuck a blue cold cathode inside and a black light or UV which as a nice effect on some of the pcb ends like the memory.

Thats how modding originated years ago by cut n chop and refitting.

£230 for a case? Was it 9ct gold plated?

thisisme_2

http://www.buildyourown.org.uk/ hope this helps you out

superscaper

leesmithg wrote:

£230 for a case? Was it 9ct gold plated?

Well gold is an excellent conductor of heat, much better than aluminium

Amalea

If you current case is overheating you might want to consider getting a case that has 120mm fans rather than the standard 90mm. Due to their size they rotate slower (and are therefore quieter) but still have improved airflow.

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/acatalog/Akasa_Cases.html

Mine is the Eclipse 62 with window. Basically its a clear side panel, you have to buy the fans and cathodes seperately (I have a nice blue one in mine) and I recommend the Akasa Amber Ultra Quiet fans. It is expensive but has loads of expansion room and brilliant airflow, but if its too much just use it as a reference point!

Hope that helps!

wolfman

Very nice case. Well made. Been looking at getting one myself.

I've got a Lian-Li PC60 already (an alu case) so holding back a bit as it's being a bit greedy, or at least not entirely necessary.

The Antec P180 is also very good, although from reading recent reviews I think the Eclipse-62 is the preferred choice of the two.

They are expensive, but my Lian-Li has lasted me 3 years. Keeps everything cool and quiet, and it could probably last me another 3 if I weren't so keen for something new.

Amalea

This gives some more details on it:

http://www.akasa.com.tw/akasa_english/spec_page/cases/spec_ak_bkcse_01.htm

Plus the second picture down on the left is why I love this case so much. Almost every part of it opens up which makes installing any components so easy! Particularly if you're like me and a bit of a clutz...

Little_John

leesmithg wrote:

Thats how modding originated years ago by cut n chop and refitting.

£230 for a case? Was it 9ct gold plated?

It was about 6/7 years ago when aluminium cases were very expensive. I needed 5x5.25" drive bays and as many 3.5" bays as possible. the whole case is aluminium not like most at the time where the front panel, sides, back, top and bottom were but the internal fittings were steel. the case is still in use today and looks great I no longer use the lights and it keeps my scsi based system nice and cool and quiet.