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The_Pope · 24th Apr 2007, 11:13

http://www.bit-tech.net/hardware/200...and_832/1.html

Fod · 24th Apr 2007, 11:26

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unto we chassis-hungry masses, and how gracious we were

... i think you mean grateful?
either that or 'how gracious _they_ were'...

looks like a nice case though

alextwo · 24th Apr 2007, 11:36

I didn't really like these Stackers to start with, but that paint job makes them look even worse

DougEdey · 24th Apr 2007, 11:47

I'm probably going to be the only one to say this but on seeing the Custom case I went BLERGH!

It's FUGLY Imho.

CardJoe · 24th Apr 2007, 11:47

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Originally Posted by alextwo

I didn't really like these Stackers to start with, but that paint job makes them look even worse

Madness!

nphekted · 24th Apr 2007, 12:10

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Originally Posted by CardJoe

Madness!

Must... resist... 300... joke...

Hiren · 24th Apr 2007, 12:21

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Originally Posted by alextwo

I didn't really like these Stackers to start with, but that paint job makes them look even worse

I have to agree, very fudgy cases.

bahgger · 24th Apr 2007, 12:41

I fell in love with the 830 since I first saw it, and even had it as my desktop photo on my other PC after I was using an 830 for my gaming PC. The 832 escalates my desires even more seeing as the black aluminium just hits the spot in case heaven. Of the cases I own, it used to be Lian-Li that I loved more (PC-65B and V600) but Cooler Master has definitely made me change my mind (830 and Wavemaster, lust for CM mainly cuz of the 830 though).

Da_Rude_Baboon · 24th Apr 2007, 12:44

The original stacker was great but the revisions since then have just watered down the design by adding superfluous lumps of plastic. Coolermaster live off the reputation they built up in the ATC days and their recent cases have been almost universally dire in the looks department.

Fugly indeed.

The_Pope · 24th Apr 2007, 12:46

The blue carbonfibre is pimp. If it's not your cup of tea, there are many other designs to choose from.

Fod · 24th Apr 2007, 12:50

they're not bad designs, but i think the plastic top tray thing with power button is really tacky.

to be honest i prefer the restrained looks of the antec p180 or most of the lian li cases far more agreeable to my taste

BUFF · 24th Apr 2007, 13:02

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Originally Posted by The_Pope

The blue carbonfibre is pimp.

it does indeed look it (mind you I've got a blue wavemaster) although personally I could do without the celtic knot decoration.

Fod · 24th Apr 2007, 13:05

well the celtic knot stuff is awesome, but, uh

celtic knot + crucifix = mind explosion.

ability.... to comprehend... mismatched cultural... references.... failing....

DougEdey · 24th Apr 2007, 13:24

I like the carbon fibre design but not the emblems.

CardJoe · 24th Apr 2007, 13:54

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Originally Posted by Fod

well the celtic knot stuff is awesome, but, uh

celtic knot + crucifix = mind explosion.

ability.... to comprehend... mismatched cultural... references.... failing....

Mismatched cultural references? Not likely. My family originally hails from Ireland and there are plenty of celtic crosses like this dotted around the land. Theres one in Carndonnagh if I remember which is at least a century old.

They originally had different origins perhaps, but I think its probably accepted that they've incorporated each other into a facet of celtic art.

Like a scotsman playing football - just because football didn't come from scotland doesn't mean it can't quickly become part of their culture.

Besides, strictly speaking its not a crucifix unless theres someone nailed to it.

AFAIK.

Neji · 24th Apr 2007, 14:11

Hmmm, I really don't like the outside of this case but I'm sure it will be someone's cup of tea.

koola · 24th Apr 2007, 14:17

Forget Coolermaster, Lian-Li with a custom paint jobbie is where it's at!

Bluephoenix · 24th Apr 2007, 14:17

any changes aside from the door?

the 830 evo seems more of a new version than the 832 from what I've seen.

I still love the case series though.

(and the blue custom paint is just fugly)

Mother-Goose · 24th Apr 2007, 14:23

When my 830 evo turns up I will give you a guided tour! I like the big black mesh on the 830's door, I think taking that away makes it look worse. The 832 would look awful in sliver where as imo the silver 830 evo has a nice contrast between black and silver.

konsta · 24th Apr 2007, 15:54

For my part, I am simply unable to find a case that I really like on the market right now. I don't think that the stacker is a nice piece of furniture in a room; it has jagged lines and large bits of black plastic. Most cases seem targeted at the teen gamer market; I want something a little more chic. Lian Li have made a good start, but the cases are horrendously expensive and a little too far on the dull side.

In terms of cases that I think are genuinely nice objects to have in a room, I think that at the moment the best can be found in the HTPC arena. Pity that I want a tower...

24th Apr 2007, 11:13	#1
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24th Apr 2007, 11:36	#3
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24th Apr 2007, 11:47	#4
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24th Apr 2007, 12:50	#11
Fod what is the cheesecake? Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: London Posts: 4,902	they're not bad designs, but i think the plastic top tray thing with power button is really tacky. to be honest i prefer the restrained looks of the antec p180 or most of the lian li cases far more agreeable to my taste __________________ "Sesame Street is brought to you by the letters P, W, N, the number 3, and the letter D." I'm a pretentious git with a camera. ISPs want to spy on you. Join the fight against phorm XBL/PSN/Steam ID: FodT

24th Apr 2007, 13:05	#13
Fod what is the cheesecake? Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: London Posts: 4,902	well the celtic knot stuff is awesome, but, uh celtic knot + crucifix = mind explosion. ability.... to comprehend... mismatched cultural... references.... failing.... __________________ "Sesame Street is brought to you by the letters P, W, N, the number 3, and the letter D." I'm a pretentious git with a camera. ISPs want to spy on you. Join the fight against phorm XBL/PSN/Steam ID: FodT

24th Apr 2007, 12:41	#8
bahgger Supermodder Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 584	I fell in love with the 830 since I first saw it, and even had it as my desktop photo on my other PC after I was using an 830 for my gaming PC. The 832 escalates my desires even more seeing as the black aluminium just hits the spot in case heaven. Of the cases I own, it used to be Lian-Li that I loved more (PC-65B and V600) but Cooler Master has definitely made me change my mind (830 and Wavemaster, lust for CM mainly cuz of the 830 though).

24th Apr 2007, 12:44	#9
Da_Rude_Baboon Ultramodder Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Aberdeen Posts: 1,386	The original stacker was great but the revisions since then have just watered down the design by adding superfluous lumps of plastic. Coolermaster live off the reputation they built up in the ATC days and their recent cases have been almost universally dire in the looks department. Fugly indeed.

24th Apr 2007, 12:46	#10
The_Pope Geoff Richards Moderator Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: UK Posts: 2,089	The blue carbonfibre is pimp. If it's not your cup of tea, there are many other designs to choose from.

24th Apr 2007, 13:24	#14
DougEdey I pwn all your storage Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Southampton Posts: 13,933	I like the carbon fibre design but not the emblems. __________________ Burnout: Paradise Stats!XBL: DougEdey Bindi PSN ID: DougEdey Twitter

24th Apr 2007, 14:11	#16
Neji Multimodder Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Japan Posts: 180	Hmmm, I really don't like the outside of this case but I'm sure it will be someone's cup of tea.

24th Apr 2007, 14:17	#17
koola Eat my... Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: UK Posts: 2,210	Forget Coolermaster, Lian-Li with a custom paint jobbie is where it's at! __________________ PSN: koola-uk

24th Apr 2007, 14:17	#18
Bluephoenix Spoon? What spoon? Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Daytona Beach, FL Posts: 936	any changes aside from the door? the 830 evo seems more of a new version than the 832 from what I've seen. I still love the case series though. (and the blue custom paint is just fugly)

24th Apr 2007, 14:23	#19
Mother-Goose Tories ftw! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: England - Surrey Posts: 3,750	When my 830 evo turns up I will give you a guided tour! I like the big black mesh on the 830's door, I think taking that away makes it look worse. The 832 would look awful in sliver where as imo the silver 830 evo has a nice contrast between black and silver. __________________ Goose Q6600, Striker Extreme, 4GB 6400C4 Dominator DHX, Raptor X, 2x400GB spinpoints, BFG 8800GTX OC, Stacker 830 Evo, HX620, Nova T 500, Freezer 7 Pro

24th Apr 2007, 15:54	#20
konsta Multimodder Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: London Posts: 92	For my part, I am simply unable to find a case that I really like on the market right now. I don't think that the stacker is a nice piece of furniture in a room; it has jagged lines and large bits of black plastic. Most cases seem targeted at the teen gamer market; I want something a little more chic. Lian Li have made a good start, but the cases are horrendously expensive and a little too far on the dull side. In terms of cases that I think are genuinely nice objects to have in a room, I think that at the moment the best can be found in the HTPC arena. Pity that I want a tower...