Are Chieftec cases cr@p? May 6 update! new opinion from "the dude"

Discussion in 'Modding' started by SFOD-D LoneWolf, 22 Apr 2004.

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Are Chieftec cases cr@p?

  1. Yes

    38 vote(s)
    17.4%

  2. No

    181 vote(s)
    82.6%
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  1. jberry3

    jberry3 What's a Dremel?

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    If i didnt get such a good deal on my lian li pc7 i would of bought a cheiftec dragon next best case i think.
     
    jberry3, 22 Apr 2004
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  2. fillip

    fillip What's a Dremel?

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    My point was that those 3 ppl have made no attempt to justify their decision. not that more ppl should dislike this case.
     
    fillip, 22 Apr 2004
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  3. Gooey_GUI

    Gooey_GUI Wanted: Red Shirts

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    I have what looks like the matrix with a window, but is the full tower.

    5.25 x 6
    3.5 x 2 (removable floppy)
    3.5 x 6 hidden
    3.5 x 3 (removable bay w/ 8cm fan)
    3.5 x 3 (removable bay w/ 8cm fan)

    It's easy to find on Ebay

    http://www.mikhailtech.com/articles/cases/chieftecmatrix/

    The full tower offers an upper fan that aims right at the CPU area. That would be through the upper set of hidden drives if you leave it empty. Leave it roomy for plenty of air flow. Else, other air needs to be provided.
     
    Gooey_GUI, 22 Apr 2004
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  4. Murdoc

    Murdoc Gas Mask..ZOMG

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    sexeh! just brought a BX

    mmmm

    [​IMG]

    'doc

    where the money shot smilie go?!?!?
     
    Murdoc, 22 Apr 2004
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  5. modsquad

    modsquad Grease Monkey Undergraduate..

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    I wonder why he would say that, could it be because he cant sell you one??
    A friend of mine is using one. They make a very good case.
    MS
     
    modsquad, 23 Apr 2004
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  6. Grump

    Grump The Mad Modder

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    It's 4 now.

    Cooler Master rules!
     
    Grump, 23 Apr 2004
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  7. modsquad

    modsquad Grease Monkey Undergraduate..

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    CoolerMaster does make great cases, better than Lian Li in my opinion. Although I don't like the look of any of the new Coolermaster cases, they make a great product. BUT they are much more expensive than the Chieftec's
    MS
     
    modsquad, 23 Apr 2004
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  8. Chief752

    Chief752 What's a Dremel?

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    I voted Yes. I own two Chieftec Dragon cases, one steel and one aluminium. Easy to work in and on!

    Edit: I should have read the poll closer. I should also have voted NO. :duh: To erase confusion, I definitely recommend the Chieftec cases.
     
    Chief752, 23 Apr 2004
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  9. thecrownles

    thecrownles What's a Relix?

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    i dont think any case is crap if u mod it the right way. unless its totally crappy construction then its up to u as how u want ur stuff to look. :thumb:
     
    thecrownles, 23 Apr 2004
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  10. Furymouse

    Furymouse Like connect 4 in dagger terms

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    the cases are not crap. my friend has one and it is a great case. I dont really like them though. mostly just because everyone has them. sure theyre good, but just not my cup of tea. and personally ttgi-usa\superflower for me.
     
    Furymouse, 23 Apr 2004
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  11. Murdoc

    Murdoc Gas Mask..ZOMG

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    The case i have atm is an aluminium one, its a very good case and similar to a coolermaster but im a little board of the brushed alu i have had it for over a year and i want something that looks serious like the BX

    'doc
     
    Murdoc, 23 Apr 2004
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  12. Highland3r

    Highland3r Minimodder

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    They are great, have an Ally Dragon, not that much heavier than a small midi tower tbh. The ONLY thing that lets it down is the front door is carp, and the strengthening beam in the case isnt the studriest... other than those minor points, it ROCKS! :rock: :rock:
     
    Highland3r, 23 Apr 2004
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  13. keir

    keir S p i t F i r e

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    I dont like these case's,
    in my eyes case's with doors are crap
     
    keir, 23 Apr 2004
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  14. yodasarmpit

    yodasarmpit Modder

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    Obviously SFOD-D LoneWolf knows what it looks like and thats not an issue to him.
    So its down to build quality and practicalty, which are both excellent on the Cheiftec/Antec range..
     
    yodasarmpit, 23 Apr 2004
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  15. Smilodon

    Smilodon The Antagonist

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    I don't know (so i haven't voted)... i guess the cases are ok, but the design is boring! (matrix looks a bit nice though)... besides, everyone have them, so they are too common...
     
    Smilodon, 23 Apr 2004
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  16. papeniglio

    papeniglio Minimodder

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    I have a Matrix tower and I love it! In that massive box I'm running a server Gigabyte board (dual P!!! @ 1 GHz), a DVD-RW, a CD-ROM, a floppy (for legacy's sake!!!) five HDD (yes five: one for the system and 4 in RAID 0, totalling 240GB of disk space), five 80mm fans, two 40mm fans and two PSUs.... There's a lot of space and you can route the cables in a very ordered manner. Moreover, the removable hdd cages allow for an easy and quick system maintenance...

    I definitely love that case, go and buy it with no hesitation :rock:
     
    papeniglio, 23 Apr 2004
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  17. daniel_owen_uk

    daniel_owen_uk What's a Dremel?

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    Voted no, built a pc for a m8 with a dragon and I liked it alot, probably more user friendly than my pc60 (although not as sexy) and without motherboard tray (which is about as much use a chocolate fireguard now I am watercooling).
     
    daniel_owen_uk, 23 Apr 2004
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  18. SFOD-D LoneWolf

    SFOD-D LoneWolf What's a Dremel?? :p

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    Exactly, I like cases with doors, my sisters kids like to press the buttons on my drives, and especially......pull out the main system HDD when the PC is running :duh: (it's on a special rack)


    Cheers,
    Mike

    P.S.
    Aint Mike a quicker way to refer to me?
     
    SFOD-D LoneWolf, 23 Apr 2004
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  19. SFOD-D LoneWolf

    SFOD-D LoneWolf What's a Dremel?? :p

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    :hehe: :hehe: :hehe:
    I just went to ask him, he said that he does'nt have Chieftec's in his offer :blah:
    And he also recomended Cooler Master cases......cause he HAS them in his offer :eyebrow:



    Cheers,
    Mike
     
    SFOD-D LoneWolf, 23 Apr 2004
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  20. WILD9

    WILD9 Been here aaaaages

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    Even coolermaster have used chieftec chassis in one of their cases before, the cm710, i have one and i think its a brilliant case. All aluminium is always going to have its advantages but chieftec seem to make the best steel chassis on the market.
     
    WILD9, 23 Apr 2004
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