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News NZXT takes on Zalman and Antec with new cases

Discussion in 'Article Discussion' started by Tim S, 4 Jun 2008.

  1. Tim S

    Tim S OG

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  2. thefriscokid

    thefriscokid why s**t so crazy?

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    none of the hires photo links work!
     
    thefriscokid, 4 Jun 2008
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  3. Guest-16

    Guest-16 Guest

    Fixed
     
    Guest-16, 4 Jun 2008
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  4. docodine

    docodine killed a guy once

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    Ugly and bland. Reminds me of that Zalman Fatal1ty case. The display is pretty cool though.
     
    docodine, 4 Jun 2008
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  5. [USRF]Obiwan

    [USRF]Obiwan What's a Dremel?

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    aarghh another doorcase...
     
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  6. BlackMage23

    BlackMage23 RPG Loving Freak

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    It has the same problem that I didn't like about the P180 - Too much plastic. I prefer to have a metal case like a Lian Li.
     
    BlackMage23, 4 Jun 2008
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  7. Silver51

    Silver51 I cast flare!

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    I don't mind cases with doors, but these are fugly.

    Seriously, what is with 'enthusiast' case designs recently? Have they never heard about KISS? I'd prefer a simple, sturdy, silent case that can take a Roomba bouncing off of it periodically.
     
    Silver51, 4 Jun 2008
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  8. liratheal

    liratheal Sharing is Caring

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    It's all about one-uping the competition in nasty-ass cases. Lian Li did that god awful shell thing, Zalman did that freakish Fatal1ty thing, Coolermaster brutalised the stacker line, and did that ammo.. Thing, Acer with that 'predator'.. The list is endless.

    Oh, and they're all made of balsa wood and spit.
     
    liratheal, 4 Jun 2008
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  9. steveo_mcg

    steveo_mcg What's a Dremel?

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    I like the screen thing but apart from that, meh.
     
    steveo_mcg, 4 Jun 2008
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  10. wyx087

    wyx087 Homeworld 3 is happening!!

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    i know, i think it all started with Antec p180 series....... and everyone copies it.

    i like the hard drive fitting though, it's much better compared to Antec's slide in cage.
    but not sure about the cooling, only 1 pair of fan for the top section? add 2 on top damn it!
     
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  11. tech3312

    tech3312 Where's my dremel o.0

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    The Nzxt fan controller would be good for my case mod if only i can have one of those....
     
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  12. DarkLord7854

    DarkLord7854 What's a Dremel?

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    Oh man.. I totally want that fan controller!
     
    DarkLord7854, 4 Jun 2008
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  13. Bluephoenix

    Bluephoenix Spoon? What spoon?

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    I love my NZXT sentry, but hate the viewing angles on it, I have one 5.25 bay spare right below it, so as soon as the LX hits market I'll most likely get one.

    I hope they've changed the temperature probe design to accept MB inputs though.
     
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  14. HourBeforeDawn

    HourBeforeDawn a.k.a KazeModz

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    huh might be worth getting just to hack out that display and using it in another case. ^_^
     
    HourBeforeDawn, 4 Jun 2008
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  15. Jipa

    Jipa Avoiding the "I guess.." since 2004

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    Do you REALLY reckon the Z-machine is something to be rival-ed? Last time I checked the only weird part in it was the extremely thick aluminum used.. Anyway the Khaos might be worth a closer look.

    The Whisper, on the other hand, is just a steel case made by NZXT and after the Tempest I quite frankly am not interested at all in cutting my fingers with that thing. It might be better, after all the P180 cases are steel as well, but I just have my doubts.
     
    Jipa, 4 Jun 2008
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  16. General Crespin

    General Crespin The Lord of Ruin

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    I like the look of the Whisper. Looking forward to a review!
     
    General Crespin, 5 Jun 2008
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  17. Cthippo

    Cthippo Can't mod my way out of a paper bag

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    I don't care so much about the fan controller, I just want the display off it!
     
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