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Tim S · 21st Jul 2006, 11:39

http://www.bit-tech.net/modding/2006...ix_case/1.html

DougEdey · 21st Jul 2006, 11:42

Gorgeous to be honest, wouldnt mind seeing if the case comes alone though.

Only one thing, they should have put a flowmeter instead of/alongside the fan meter

PA!N · 21st Jul 2006, 11:51

Pretty sweet! (but imo it does seem to be a sort of "unpractical" shape)
I like it, but I would'nt buy one...

atanum141 · 21st Jul 2006, 11:51

Jesus that looks heavy and expensive.

dire_wolf · 21st Jul 2006, 12:10

Wow, looks gorgeous imo, I wonder if they'll ever ship a basic 'stripped' chassis, which you can customise with your own skin/paint job and components, they'd sell like hotcakes

[USRF]Obiwan · 21st Jul 2006, 12:52

its a big plus

Vonpo · 21st Jul 2006, 13:00

I'm defenetly gonna buy a pype case !! The white one was just crazy gorgeous

HandMadeAndroid · 21st Jul 2006, 13:50

That case is the dyson of computer cases, its ugly, inpractical, and a bit silly.

mclean007 · 21st Jul 2006, 15:10

Quote:

Originally Posted by HandMadeAndroid

That case is the dyson of computer cases, its ugly, inpractical, and a bit silly.

Why does that make it the 'Dyson' of computer cases? Dyson vacuum cleaners are, admittedly, pretty ugly, but they are hugely effective, well designed, very practical and very ergonomic, which is why they have become the best sellers in the UK at least, if not the world. James Dyson has become a billionaire off the back of his design, so it must be doing something right.

I'd say this case is the ANTI-Dyson of computer cases - beautiful but impractical vs. the Dyson, which is ugly as sin but very practical.

The_Pope · 21st Jul 2006, 15:32

It's sitting behind me here at the office and I have to say, it looks great. A bit crazy but oh so desirable.

Zidane · 21st Jul 2006, 15:51

i dont care how impractical they are, i want the X shaped case in matt black. no lights either, just a big black X that hums with processing power and coolness.

maybe it might help me shed my Geek image if i put some of my wh40k figures around it too....

now, i just need some freinds to show it off to...

mattthegamer463 · 21st Jul 2006, 17:04

Looks like WMD got stuck in a machine...

Not bad, but too impractical to take off.

HandMadeAndroid · 21st Jul 2006, 19:14

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zidane

maybe it might help me shed my Geek image if i put some of my wh40k figures around it too....now, i just need some freinds to show it off to...

Discussing computer cases on a forum is a step in the right direction....lol

Just think; its all land fill any way, in 10 years time it will probably look even more rediculous when your computer is the size of a ciggarette packet.

The_Gnu · 21st Jul 2006, 23:53

It's always nice too see case designs that is really different. Kind of cool idea but doesn't seam to be to much room left in there. I can see they have mounted the HD in a 45 degree angle in one of the "legs". I thought I read some where that it's only recomended to mount HD in vertical or horizontal position, as the gravity will affect the spinning disks if you mount it diagonal and reduce the life of it. Anyone else heard about this?

/GNU

Solidus · 22nd Jul 2006, 09:47

Are there any sites that sell extreme cases like that? Id definately be interested in one if there was O_O

olly_lewis · 22nd Jul 2006, 19:30

One hell of a case but upgrading would be a nightmare, though who cares about that when it looks so sweet.... if only they sold an "case only" version. The cases itself is nicer than the original Isotope 3XS system and the reservoir in the front with the orange and blue LEDs looks great and has one hell of an aura...

GigantoR · 22nd Jul 2006, 21:26

Besides being absolutely gorgeous, I think it has some great little ideas. I love where the psu is mounted. Cables are guaranteed to reach everything and they don't have to be 3 feet long. And I think isolating the hard drives like that with their own cooling section is great too.

GoTaLL · 22nd Jul 2006, 22:08

sweet one .. that one would fit on my desk

Captain Slug · 22nd Jul 2006, 22:18

No thanks. I'll take a functional case over a theatrical one anyday.

dibbs · 23rd Jul 2006, 02:56

hell, id take it any day

21st Jul 2006, 11:39	#1
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21st Jul 2006, 11:42	#2
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21st Jul 2006, 12:10	#5
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21st Jul 2006, 13:00	#7
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21st Jul 2006, 13:50	#8
HandMadeAndroid Multimodder Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Newcastle Posts: 125	That case is the dyson of computer cases, its ugly, inpractical, and a bit silly. __________________ Give them cake

21st Jul 2006, 15:32	#10
The_Pope Geoff Richards Moderator Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: UK Posts: 2,089	It's sitting behind me here at the office and I have to say, it looks great. A bit crazy but oh so desirable.

21st Jul 2006, 15:51	#11
Zidane Hypermodder Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: At my desk. Posts: 687	i dont care how impractical they are, i want the X shaped case in matt black. no lights either, just a big black X that hums with processing power and coolness. maybe it might help me shed my Geek image if i put some of my wh40k figures around it too.... now, i just need some freinds to show it off to... __________________ You dont need a reason to help people. `Zidane Tribal. Bit-Tech Folding@Home Team 33346 -> here Join the Bit-Tech Folding@Home team -> here need a hand joining or setting up? ask us on the bit-tech forums -> here

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21st Jul 2006, 23:53	#14
The_Gnu paper clip, tyre, gum....done Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sweden Posts: 198	It's always nice too see case designs that is really different. Kind of cool idea but doesn't seam to be to much room left in there. I can see they have mounted the HD in a 45 degree angle in one of the "legs". I thought I read some where that it's only recomended to mount HD in vertical or horizontal position, as the gravity will affect the spinning disks if you mount it diagonal and reduce the life of it. Anyone else heard about this? /GNU __________________ Project: ProtoHype Project: Widescreen Projector Guide: How to brush Aluminum "To invent, you need a good imagination and a pile of junk." -- Thomas Edison

22nd Jul 2006, 09:47	#15
Solidus Superhuman Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: England Posts: 1,646	Are there any sites that sell extreme cases like that? Id definately be interested in one if there was O_O __________________ I'm a n00b in need of constant h3lp! Xbox Live GT: Mephestic PSN Tag: M3phestic Twitter: Mephestic

22nd Jul 2006, 19:30	#16
olly_lewis Hypermodder Join Date: May 2006 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 756	One hell of a case but upgrading would be a nightmare, though who cares about that when it looks so sweet.... if only they sold an "case only" version. The cases itself is nicer than the original Isotope 3XS system and the reservoir in the front with the orange and blue LEDs looks great and has one hell of an aura... __________________ My signature dumped me... ___________

22nd Jul 2006, 21:26	#17
GigantoR Supermodder Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Texas Posts: 417	Besides being absolutely gorgeous, I think it has some great little ideas. I love where the psu is mounted. Cables are guaranteed to reach everything and they don't have to be 3 feet long. And I think isolating the hard drives like that with their own cooling section is great too. __________________ Sexy Black - a Lian Li case mod

22nd Jul 2006, 22:08	#18
GoTaLL Supermodder Join Date: May 2005 Location: sweden Posts: 319	sweet one .. that one would fit on my desk __________________ And do visit my site for a few more cases www.customengraver.se

22nd Jul 2006, 22:18	#19
Captain Slug Infinite Patience Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: USA Posts: 1,404	No thanks. I'll take a functional case over a theatrical one anyday. __________________ Past Project: Baby Mk.V \| Current Project: Metal Slug \| My Guide To Machining Plastics

23rd Jul 2006, 02:56	#20
dibbs What's a Dremel? Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: indiana Posts: 5	hell, id take it any day