Cooler Master to make cases "interesting" again - bit-tech.net Forums

CardJoe · 9th Apr 2008, 07:33

http://www.bit-tech.net/news/2008/04...esting_again/1

Cooler Master didn't have much to show us out in Taipei, but it's working on a project that looks to give case design a new edge.

Spaceraver · 9th Apr 2008, 07:51

Hey Tim, I like the red Lian LI too. But the fact that my own case lies in pieces atm, i'm interested in watching new developement.

[USRF]Obiwan · 9th Apr 2008, 08:25

As long as there is no door in it, and not a 'over the top design' it will probably be ok I hope...

It is a new never before seen design with awesome features and it will be fantastic, but you can't see it or write about it and we will not say anything else about it.

Fusen · 9th Apr 2008, 08:45

I'm just wanting a good case that doesn't cost £150+.

tbh it's quite ridiculous the amounts they ask for these cases

yakyb · 9th Apr 2008, 08:48

totally agree wholst the cost of components has gone down the price for a case has risen sharply but at the same time the demand for case design has increased.

having said that there are quite a few gargains out there

Fod · 9th Apr 2008, 09:02

i'm perfectly happy with my ~~fridge~~P182, thanks. garish designs and flashy gimmicky things have no place in my home decor.

Ninja_182 · 9th Apr 2008, 09:31

The problem I guess with making things "interesting" is that to be that, they will have to have more features and silly bits on or just be generally controversial and controversial isn't that good a business model and I dont mean GTA controversial, more Marmite controversial.

Of course they could just get the same kind of case as most others are offering for less than the others, personally I find that a better proposition than making something thats going to be a bit daft. A case is to hold computer parts, a cardboard box will hold computer parts. My 10 year old A-Open case holds computer parts, and funnily enough didn't cost much. Sure its only got 3 or each bay type and no watercooling holes or flappy doors but I don't have 6 drives, water cooling or want to add another step to putting a disk in and I think a large portion of us are in the same boat (I know some will have an optical, a fan controller and 4 drives, watercooled everythings and cant bare to look at their DVD drive bay, there's always some

)

kenco_uk · 9th Apr 2008, 09:36

I love the Cosmos' 'feet'. It means I can now drag the case effortlessly in and out of it's carpet-floored cubbyhole. The only other case of note at the moment is the Lian Li V-series. I can't see how the internals could be changed - the motherboard has got to be in a certain place so that any expansion cards poke out of the back so you can plug the leads in. Hard drives and optical drives have got to be mounted either vertically or horizontally, so I can't see anything wildly different happening to the front of a case anytime soon.

I wonder what they're coming up with? Very intriguing indeed!

steveo_mcg · 9th Apr 2008, 10:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fod

i'm perfectly happy with my ~~fridge~~P182, thanks. garish designs and flashy gimmicky things have no place in my home decor.

+1

Redbeaver · 9th Apr 2008, 10:11

Quote:

Originally Posted by steveo_mcg

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fod

i'm perfectly happy with my ~~fridge~~P182, thanks. garish designs and flashy gimmicky things have no place in my home decor.

+1

+1

i like my silverstone TJ06. simple, solid, and superb craftmanship.

DougEdey · 9th Apr 2008, 10:34

Tim: Go and beat up Lian Li, I want the Xbox case >:E

naokaji · 9th Apr 2008, 10:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by DougEdey

Tim: Go and beat up Lian Li, I want the Xbox case >:E

and beat them again about pc-a77 avalaibility, it would be the best case ever (yes, even beating the g70 and tj07).

Mankz · 9th Apr 2008, 11:24

Why can't we just have the original wavemaster back but with 120mm fans?

All the colours etc. and the removable mobo tray. That would be the perfect case!

Tim S · 9th Apr 2008, 13:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by DougEdey

Tim: Go and beat up Lian Li, I want the Xbox case >:E

I've been - I want one too... it's coming

Nictron · 9th Apr 2008, 15:08

I also like my Antec P180, though it is a bit on the tight side in there.

Coolance internal watercooling, 2 x GTX's and 5 HDD's XFi Fatality edition and a Zalman Coolpipe 800 Power Supply. I had too remove the centre fan to fit the power supply.

On the outside it looks peacefull and fast on the inside it looks like an ants nest.

E.E.L. Ambiense · 9th Apr 2008, 15:10

Oh, cool.... So they're going back to the Praetorians, but with all 120mm's?

MrMonroe · 9th Apr 2008, 15:11

What's the betting that there will be something other than a tower or a shuttle-like design? Any takers? Anyone?

DougEdey · 9th Apr 2008, 17:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tim S

I've been - I want one too... it's coming

DIBS!

See I did it first! MINE MINE MINE!

(was worth it)

genesisofthesith · 9th Apr 2008, 18:02

Something that hasn't been done before.
Appeal to gamers, and other markets.

Hmmmmm, Fully modular case?

DougEdey · 9th Apr 2008, 18:18

That's actually what the Lian Li PC-7010 does (to a large extent) all the panels are removable to take it straight down to a bare chassis.

9th Apr 2008, 07:33	#1
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9th Apr 2008, 07:51	#2
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Fusen Supermodder Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Kent Uni Posts: 350	I'm just wanting a good case that doesn't cost £150+. tbh it's quite ridiculous the amounts they ask for these cases

9th Apr 2008, 09:31	#7
Ninja_182 Enginerd! Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Middlesbrough Posts: 424	The problem I guess with making things "interesting" is that to be that, they will have to have more features and silly bits on or just be generally controversial and controversial isn't that good a business model and I dont mean GTA controversial, more Marmite controversial. Of course they could just get the same kind of case as most others are offering for less than the others, personally I find that a better proposition than making something thats going to be a bit daft. A case is to hold computer parts, a cardboard box will hold computer parts. My 10 year old A-Open case holds computer parts, and funnily enough didn't cost much. Sure its only got 3 or each bay type and no watercooling holes or flappy doors but I don't have 6 drives, water cooling or want to add another step to putting a disk in and I think a large portion of us are in the same boat (I know some will have an optical, a fan controller and 4 drives, watercooled everythings and cant bare to look at their DVD drive bay, there's always some ) __________________ Athlon X2 4000+ @ 19.7GHz ¦ Saphire 4850 ¦ MSI K9A2 CF Bit-Tech Folding@Home Team (33346) Join us The Folding thread flickr?

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9th Apr 2008, 10:34	#11
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9th Apr 2008, 15:08	#15
Nictron Multimodder Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 98	I also like my Antec P180, though it is a bit on the tight side in there. Coolance internal watercooling, 2 x GTX's and 5 HDD's XFi Fatality edition and a Zalman Coolpipe 800 Power Supply. I had too remove the centre fan to fit the power supply. On the outside it looks peacefull and fast on the inside it looks like an ants nest.

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MrMonroe Multimodder Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 195	What's the betting that there will be something other than a tower or a shuttle-like design? Any takers? Anyone?

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9th Apr 2008, 18:18	#20
DougEdey I pwn all your storage Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Southampton Posts: 13,933	That's actually what the Lian Li PC-7010 does (to a large extent) all the panels are removable to take it straight down to a bare chassis. __________________ Burnout: Paradise Stats!XBL: DougEdey Bindi PSN ID: DougEdey Twitter