OMG I have just found the best looking case EVER!!!!

[KermitTheFrag]

http://www.avgs-tech.com/GM03.jpe

From here:- http://www.avgs-tech.com/

[KermitTheFrag]

another of theirs http://www.avgs-tech.com/AG-600.jpg

[wishy]

Go on, spoil it for us, how much?

[KermitTheFrag]

dirt cheap AFAIK. I emailed them and will post prices ASAP.

Oh btw, not the Firewire port in the front of the second case!

[werewolf]

I love the AL600 and AL700 cases

me want me want ;)

[KermitTheFrag]

Okay just got mailed prices etc!!!!

first case (blue evil looking thing) has not been released yet therefore I cant get a price (or a review :p:)

secont case (AL600/700 - one of them has sloping front) is £215+VAT (expensive but worth it). These are a cut above coolermaster and Lian-Li ones from what I've seen!!!

I want the evil blue one for my NFS server. Big UNIX boxes (which that is!) must have funky looking cases (i.e cray style!). Thats just a fact!

[MONK]

That is a very nice case!

[PyscoFalcon]

Bah! put my case efforts to shame :mad:

http://www.pyroport.com/stuff/PCside2.jpg
Drunken job side



And now for the best side....

http://www.pyroport.com/stuff/PCside1.jpg

Ya don't wanna see the front....has a nice biig dint in it the size of my boot
:D

[Cabe]

I'm currently working on a project to house a dual processor server in an SGI Iris Indigo (http://www.obsolyte.com/sgi_indigo/) case.

Specs TBA but probably Dual PIII 550's, 512meg ram with many gigs of storage.

http://www.obsolyte.com/sgi_indigo/sgi_indigo.jpg

The Iris Indigo is (suprisingly) the indigo colored lump on the right hand side.

[wishy]

I've seen them (SGI) in the flesh, they don't look that good TBH.

[KermitTheFrag]

PyscoFalcon: LOL put it on the desk ... it saves you kicking the crap out of it.

Cabe: nice idea that SGI mod!!!! Those cases are cool. (wishy you have no taste *grin*)

Have you seen the SGI challenge DM into Fridge conversion? ;)

http://home.planet.nl/~mourits/koelkast/pics/hij_is_af.jpg

I'm going to do something silly to mine for i9 -- just havent decided what yet. I have a 40x4 VFD display sitting here so thats going to be front mounted with temp readouts via LCDproc, laser cut window, more fans (yes more than the 2x80mm delta :D :D)

Considering upgrade first though. :(

[Mouce]

what a cool case :p:

this one is even better

[KermitTheFrag]

I saw one of them in Tottenham court road. The silver looks a bit tackier than the promo photos (its stuck on silver foil type stuff) which is a bit of a sod :p: Could be chromed properly tho :D

[Mouce]

heh.. the blue one looks better though :p: /me wonders whether the blue is a touch screen.... THAT WOULD R0CK!!!

[Cabe]

update, the modding for the SGI is comming along nicely, but ive hit a snag, does anyone know of anywhere selling 185watt or higher MicroATX PSU's in the UK.

[wishy]

No. That could be a problem for dual processors. If you strip it down completely you could manage it. Think external SCSI drive bay with own PSU.

[Mouce]

anyone know where I can get a touch screen?!?

[Jazza]

Did you ever find out the price for the big blue case???

Originally posted by KermitTheFrag
Okay just got mailed prices etc!!!!

first case (blue evil looking thing) has not been released yet therefore I cant get a price (or a review :p:)

<snip>

I want the evil blue one for my NFS server. Big UNIX boxes (which that is!) must have funky looking cases (i.e cray style!). Thats just a fact!

[Dwarf_Pr0n]

Originally posted by KermitTheFrag
Okay just got mailed prices etc!!!!

first case (blue evil looking thing) has not been released yet therefore I cant get a price (or a review :p:)


The blue thing is:

AVGS-TECH "Cyber Fusion" SC-GM03 MINI SERVER CASE-W/O PSU
Price: £88.13 Including VAT at 17.5%

Installation space for up to 11 standard drive bays as a server.
High efficiency ventilation design.
Drawer styled main board platform for easy add-on installation and wire connection. (See Here)
Twin 80mm fan port reserved allowing sufficient air volume intake and twin 80mm fan port for exhaust.
Fully EMI shielded preventing harmful emission to operator.
Lightweight, high strength Steel prevents possible shipping damages.
Consumer Electronic Styling, easily blend in with household products.
Tool-free assembly, convenience for upgrade or maintenance.
Suitable for user of any class.
Colour : Dark Grey
Dimensions : 480 (D) x 200 (W) x 440 (H)
5.24" Device Bays: 4 Exposed
3.5" Device Bays : 2 Exposed & 5 Hidden
Motherboard Tray : Fixed Drawer Type
Slot Bracket : 7
Motherboard : Micro / Standard Size ATX M/B
I/O Bracket : Standard ATX
Power Supply : Optional Power Supply Unit (300W or 400W or None)
Weight : 8 kg Without Power Supply
Fans : 2 Intake (Front Panel) & 1 Exhaust (Rear Panel)
Rated Speed(RPM) : 2500 RPM Max.
Bearing Type : Sleeve Bearing
Dimensions : 80 x 80 x 25

Available from HitechPC (http://www.hitechpc.co.uk/)

[Dwarf_Pr0n]

This is my case:
http://images.reserve.co.uk/www/public/images/maxxpc/models/new/maxx_athlon.gif

I bet you are all amazed and astounded :)

[Cabe]

wishy its not an athlon mate, this board was designed to run on a 200watt FULLY LOADED!!!!!!! thats all IDE drives populated.

this is gonna be running the mothherboard and 1 disk.

[wishy]

Dual P3 have got to be coming pritty close to athlon power req standards. but you can get athlons to run on 150w PSU's if you strip it down enough

[Cabe]

which is why i want 185W, for the breathing room

[Jazza]

cheers for that.

Tis cheaper than I thought it would be.

I might have to purchase one after pay day :)

Originally posted by Dwarf_Pr0n


The blue thing is:

AVGS-TECH "Cyber Fusion" SC-GM03 MINI SERVER CASE-W/O PSU
Price: £88.13 Including VAT at 17.5%
<snip>

Available from HitechPC (http://www.hitechpc.co.uk/)

[wishy]

Yeh, your full tower is looking kinda grotty

[Jazza]

Easy ;)

[wishy]

Although it was looking better than mine at one point during I8. Mental note: Must Own Reborn

[Jez_Gafys]

Pah I wish my machine consumed that little power I had to have at leats a 450w before it booted right, no running a 550 watt anbd getting no problems.

[Mouce]

damn... my PSU.... ITS GONE.... NOOOOOOOOO this is EVIL!!!! EVIL I SAY.... and I need new curtains :( the old ones went down with the PSU :(

[Tang0]

was that £88.13 with or without a psu, and if it is with, which one ?

also, where are you getting the prices from ?

cheers

[F@tb0y]

im looking 2 get my case modded, ne 1 know ne good site out how 2 do it?:D

[Mouce]

www.coolcasemods.com for someone to do it for you.... you HAVE to ave some skillz to do it!!!

[F@tb0y]

skill was my second name....well its james 2 tell u the truth, but hey. lifes a lie worth watching. i know wot u mean moding is a skill, my bro had a go and it look ****e LOL :D. ill have a look round, hopefully if my poor student ways work i might bable 2 have it done b4 i9

[wishy]

i really don't like CCM. Depends on the part you want, but you can normally get it cheaper elsewhere

[F@tb0y]

dont just tell me, give me links boy

/me gets link hungery
/me knows some day ill beat wishys post score :)

[Nukes]

http://www.Tomshardware.com
and
http://www.overclockers.com
may have something.

[SmartMonkey]

Depending what you want to do to your case, you may want to try to borrow the tools and do it yourself (the tools are expensive, my sandvik 116MM hole cutter was £30 for the blade and £13 for the carrier).
However I would say be careful who you let cut up or paint your case, there are some "lower than the required quality" people out there.
SmartMonkey

[Nexus]

However I would say be careful who you let cut up or paint your case, there are some "lower than the required quality" people out there.
/me points at RebornPhoenix

[KermitTheFrag]

LOL - I'm sure i've seen a photo of him looking like a nutter with a grinder on someones case...

[Nexus]

Just ask wishy about the mod reborn did on his case at i8 :-)

[Nukes]

Can't see how u would get at the CD etc, does that light blue thing open or is it the bay covers?

Sleek as **** though!

[wishy]

I can now shut my case, after some extra work.

Photo Here (http://mybaby.wishy.co.uk)

[Cabe]

for all you pe0ns out there who are not worthy

www.virtual-hideout.net

look at thier cool case gallery for inspiration

[wishy]

Isn't this just so cool :D

Nokia Charger (http://www.kustompcs.co.uk/product.php?view=3502)

[Cabe]

wow, such a l33t....umm....casemod, err

[wishy]

But i can see the use for them. Save me a plug on my block. Err, I've only got 12 plugs under my desk, all used.

[Cabe]

http://www.ripnet-uk.com/reviews/cyber_fusion/cyber_fusion.1.shtml

a review of the cold fusion from Ripnet

[piddle spank]

or you could just get a mac cool case as standard :D

[D2M]

or u could just throw paint at your case and hope it sticks!

[wishy]

/Me looks at 6 month old 80 quid Aopen HX08 and thinks "Replacement time"

[Jazza]

But you love that case!!!

Originally posted by wishy
/Me looks at 6 month old 80 quid Aopen HX08 and thinks "Replacement time"

[wishy]

I do, but this one looks cooler :D

/Me Looks at Stray case on last half terms to do list and wishes he got round it it

[TelexStar]

I soo want this case . . . .

http://www.avgs-tech.com/al700.jpg

:D :D :D

[Big Giant Head]

All you need is a normal case and sledge hammer to make that one....

Well maybe :)

[Guigsy]

www.coolcasemods.com sell those cases...

72 quid no psu

http://www.coolcasemods.com/products.php?id=15
http://www.coolcasemods.com/product_images/15/fusion.jpg
http://www.coolcasemods.com/product_images/15/mirror.jpg

[Cabe]

/me goes to count the pennies in the jar....