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WilHarris · 12th May 2006, 18:58

http://www.bit-tech.net/news/2006/05...ncept_systems/

Krikkit · 12th May 2006, 19:02

That full-size case is absolutely gorgeous. Nice to see they're taking things seriously in the XPS labs and not just thinking they've been outsourced to Alienware.

RotoSequence · 12th May 2006, 19:03

We want vertical slits Dell, vertical slits

That is actually a somewhat impressive look IMO. While other people have bashed on it, I personally think the look is intriguing. As for the Laptops, they purchased alienware... why?

Cabe · 12th May 2006, 19:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by RotoSequence

As for the Laptops, they purchased alienware... why?

If you cant beat em, buy em

simosaurus · 12th May 2006, 19:18

i really like the big red/silver case, glad to see dell is making some real innovative designs. i can see that groove running down the side being used in mods to come, heck, id love to try it myself

bloodcar · 12th May 2006, 19:41

Now if they'd just do away with their propriatary motherboards and power supplies...

fev · 12th May 2006, 19:52

the red can also be blue, with a fading switch me job i've read somewhere

Drexial · 12th May 2006, 20:08

no matter what it wears..... its still a Dell.

and they bought alienware cause they were going downhill, their computers were becoming overpriced crap.... perfect for dells "enthusiest" line

Drexial · 12th May 2006, 20:11

Quote:

Originally Posted by bloodcar

Now if they'd just do away with their propriatary motherboards and power supplies...

sorry about posting again right away....

but the power suplies cant be switched out with any standard PSU, the only thing is most after market PSU's have an on off switch that most of their cases dont have a space cut out for. the tech shop where i work charges an extra $20 for the dremmel work that needs to be done to get the powersuply fit in. but it still works with any standard ATX. but they did indeed have one that would burn out your MoBo if you pluged in a standard PSU, but that was done away 2ith cause of the outrage over the con job they pulled.

TheColdLord · 12th May 2006, 20:13

Not bad, not bad. If I'd have the money, I'd certainly buy me one of those cases, not to mention that the laptot's paintjob is very nice. I only hope that they improve the performance even more. Looks are important but make it high performer(more then now), and then it will be trully awesome.

bloodcar · 12th May 2006, 20:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by Drexial

sorry about posting again right away....

but the power suplies cant be switched out with any standard PSU, the only thing is most after market PSU's have an on off switch that most of their cases dont have a space cut out for. the tech shop where i work charges an extra $20 for the dremmel work that needs to be done to get the powersuply fit in. but it still works with any standard ATX. but they did indeed have one that would burn out your MoBo if you pluged in a standard PSU, but that was done away 2ith cause of the outrage over the con job they pulled.

I was referring to their PSUs being shite. My very short stint last summer of doing Dell Warrenty Repair (they still send me emails

) the vast majority of problems were either PSUs, mobos, or hdds failing. If they'd go with a reputable supplier for the PSUs and mobos, then all would be good.

Dustin · 12th May 2006, 22:38

Absolutely STUNNING!Does anyone know the name of that desktop case?I would certainly buy one if they sell case only or make my own mod with such a "grill".And immagine the airflow,front fans...

i hope that is the back i am looking at

holy ****

Bindibadgi · 12th May 2006, 23:06

That Dell case is the nicest I've seen in a long time.

RotoSequence · 12th May 2006, 23:10

On the topic of Dell PSUs, PC Power and Cooling sells models explicitly for this purpse

customh · 13th May 2006, 01:23

Sweet, are they water cooled, because if above the indent in the middle was water cooling stuff that'd be pretty sweet, although not feasible for the mobo's.

FIBRE+ · 13th May 2006, 01:34

I'm really not into the whole Dell thing at all, but that case is damn sexy

saying that though the designers have probably had no restrictions... theres always stacks of stunning concepts and designs going around in many areas from cars to computers but 90% gets watered down for the the public because most of them have no imagination or taste.

The laptop just looks cheap and nasty IMO.

Edit:\ Will, is it possible you could give us some higher res pics of the case please

specofdust · 13th May 2006, 01:48

I'd also be curious to see whether they release that case for sale on its own or not. While it may not be to everyones case, I'm sure many would be intrested in purchasing it, without the rubbishy components inside.

FIBRE+ · 13th May 2006, 02:06

Just been on my daily visit to gizmodo.com, they have a link to a page on Dell's site. Theres a few pics and some info (tasty in black), looks like a finished product TBH

http://www.dell.com/html/us/products/e3/index.html

customh · 13th May 2006, 03:20

I'm definitly not interested in owning a dell either myself, they just look cool.

<A88> · 13th May 2006, 09:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bindibadgi

That Dell case is the nicest I've seen in a long time.

QFT
As is evident, no manufacturer is ignoring the case anymore. The beige-box is long gone and most companies are offering decent quality cases with their systems and simply rebranding them (which is neither good nor bad). Dell's ability to use their massive market share and revenue to fund their own case design really does seem to have paid off. They've always had decent looking systems to be fair- nothing to write home about but something that will please the masses. Trying to replicate that mantra and yet create something more 'extreme' and exciting is a feat they certainly deserve credit for, as this case does indeed look gorgeous

It also pushes the bar up a bit for modders who are intent on having a case which looks nicer and more impressive than their best mate's pre-built job, so it's good news all around in a way

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<A88>

12th May 2006, 18:58	#1
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RotoSequence Lazy Lurker Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: 'States Posts: 4,527	We want vertical slits Dell, vertical slits That is actually a somewhat impressive look IMO. While other people have bashed on it, I personally think the look is intriguing. As for the Laptops, they purchased alienware... why? __________________ Technology Schmecnology Last edited by RotoSequence; 12th May 2006 at 19:04. Reason: ninja style...

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Drexial Supermodder Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 297	no matter what it wears..... its still a Dell. and they bought alienware cause they were going downhill, their computers were becoming overpriced crap.... perfect for dells "enthusiest" line

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TheColdLord Multimodder Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: @ Home:D Posts: 204	Not bad, not bad. If I'd have the money, I'd certainly buy me one of those cases, not to mention that the laptot's paintjob is very nice. I only hope that they improve the performance even more. Looks are important but make it high performer(more then now), and then it will be trully awesome. __________________ I'm my own futures smith. xxx

12th May 2006, 22:38	#12
Dustin Supermodder Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 269	Absolutely STUNNING!Does anyone know the name of that desktop case?I would certainly buy one if they sell case only or make my own mod with such a "grill".And immagine the airflow,front fans... i hope that is the back i am looking at holy ****

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13th May 2006, 01:23	#15
customh conflagration. Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 2,590	Sweet, are they water cooled, because if above the indent in the middle was water cooling stuff that'd be pretty sweet, although not feasible for the mobo's.

13th May 2006, 01:34	#16
FIBRE+ Ultramodder Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Oxford Posts: 1,306	I'm really not into the whole Dell thing at all, but that case is damn sexy saying that though the designers have probably had no restrictions... theres always stacks of stunning concepts and designs going around in many areas from cars to computers but 90% gets watered down for the the public because most of them have no imagination or taste. The laptop just looks cheap and nasty IMO. Edit:\ Will, is it possible you could give us some higher res pics of the case please __________________ ++ASUS SLI Premium \| X2 3800 @ 2.6ghz \| XP-120 \| 2GB Mushkin \| 8800 GT \| XFI Music \| Seagate 320GB \ Samsung F1 1TB \| 520W Corsair HX \| 23" Dell S2309W ++ ++Zotac 9300 Mini ITX \| Intel E5200 \| Scythe Shuriken \| 2GB Corsair \| 8600 GTS (Passive) \| WD Black 2.5" 320GB \ Samsung F2 Eco 1TB \| Corsair VX 450W \| 42" Panasonic Viera++ ++Canon 400D \| Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4.5 \| Canon 75-300mm f/4.0-5.6 \| Sandisk Extreme III 4GB++My Ebay++

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FIBRE+ Ultramodder Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Oxford Posts: 1,306	Just been on my daily visit to gizmodo.com, they have a link to a page on Dell's site. Theres a few pics and some info (tasty in black), looks like a finished product TBH http://www.dell.com/html/us/products/e3/index.html __________________ ++ASUS SLI Premium \| X2 3800 @ 2.6ghz \| XP-120 \| 2GB Mushkin \| 8800 GT \| XFI Music \| Seagate 320GB \ Samsung F1 1TB \| 520W Corsair HX \| 23" Dell S2309W ++ ++Zotac 9300 Mini ITX \| Intel E5200 \| Scythe Shuriken \| 2GB Corsair \| 8600 GTS (Passive) \| WD Black 2.5" 320GB \ Samsung F2 Eco 1TB \| Corsair VX 450W \| 42" Panasonic Viera++ ++Canon 400D \| Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4.5 \| Canon 75-300mm f/4.0-5.6 \| Sandisk Extreme III 4GB++My Ebay++

13th May 2006, 03:20	#19
customh conflagration. Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 2,590	I'm definitly not interested in owning a dell either myself, they just look cool.