Cases Two very interesting new cases!

Both at Specialtech

First the Phobya Ultra Big V1.0


Check out the cooling possibilities list:
Cooling
Front Option for 1 x 280mm Radiator*
Option for 1 x 200mm Radiator*
Option for 1 x 240mm Radiator*
Option for 1 x 180mm Radiator*
Option for 1 x 140mm Radiator*
Option for 1 x 120mm Radiator*
Rear Option for 1 x 120mm Fan
Top Option for 1 x 480mm Radiator**
Option for 1 x 420mm Radiator**
Option for 1 x 400mm Radiator**
Option for 1 x 360mm Radiator**
Option for 1 x 280mm Radiator**
Option for 1 x 240mm Radiator**
Option for 1 x 200mm Radiator**
Option for 1 x 180mm Radiator**
Option for 1 x 140mm Radiator**
Option for 1 x 120mm Radiator**
Bottom Option for 1 x 480mm Radiator***
Option for 1 x 420mm Radiator***
Option for 1 x 400mm Radiator***
Option for 1 x 360mm Radiator***
Option for 1 x 280mm Radiator***
Option for 1 x 240mm Radiator***
Option for 1 x 200mm Radiator***
Option for 1 x 180mm Radiator***
Option for 1 x 140mm Radiator***
Option for 1 x 120mm Radiator***
Left Side Panel Option for 1 x 180mm Radiator****
Option for 1 x Phobya Nova or Super Nova using Nova Box Mounting Kit*****
Right Side Panel Option for 1 x Phobya Nova or Super Nova using Nova Box Mounting Kit*****
Midplate Option for 1 x 480mm Radiator******1
Option for 1 x 420mm Radiator******1
Option for 1 x 400mm Radiator******1
Option for 1 x 360mm Radiator******1
Option for 1 x 280mm Radiator******2
Option for 1 x 240mm Radiator******2
Option for 1 x 200mm Radiator******2
Option for 1 x 180mm Radiator******2
Option for 1 x 140mm Radiator******2
Option for 1 x 120mm Radiator******2

and also, the Xigamtek Gigas Micro ATX Cube



Everyone loves a cube right!

 

The mATX case looks really nice, the other one though, its like something Caselabs threw out of their building for being too ugly.

 

The Xigmatek cube looks quite "Lian Li" ...which can never be considered a bad thing.

The Phobya full tower is a bit too industrial looking for my taste.

 

"Phobya Ultra Big"

Have all the good case names been used already?

 

I think they're going to follow it up with the 'Phobya Effing Massive'

 

Hmm this cube doesn't look amazing, but I could get used to having a cube shaped case if some decent ones came out...

 

The side panel on that image of the "Ultra Big" looks like someone's been using it for target practice with all of those holes dotted around.
That front mesh effect is needlessly ugly as well, it would take next to nothing to put a cheap front panel over that.

Are they really expecting people to buy something that looks like that?


The Xigmatek doesn't look too bad, it wouldn't of killed them to put more than one USB3 on the front though.

 

Seems we both think the Phobya Ultra Fugly would be a more suitable name.

 

I saw the Phobia on Overclock3D as a preview, and the rear is even worse as it can fit a 9x120 rad, but only externally. I like a good industrial case, but that one is just horrorific!!! And who needs 4x120, 4x120,2x120, AND a 9x120 rads all in one case???? Its just stupid.

 

£110 for that cube

 

To me both look pretty ugly!!!

 

Wouldn't surprise me if they OEM'd for them. Lian Li is one of the few aluminium companies left.

 

The cube looks ready for a Borg mod

I rather like the large case. Again, it would need modding to look good, but I like big

 

It certainly looks _a lot_ like Lian Li. And the IO/power panel on the front reminds me a bit of the original PC-60.

 

You read my mind. Other than that they're both bloody horrible

 

i despise the ultra big. who wants a case on wheels. ew. cases are supposed to look nice not like some kind of lawnmover or a henry hoover (they both have wheels..... you get my point)

 

Has Lian Li OEM'd for other companies in the past?

 

Yes. I'm personally aware of the Rocketfish and APlus Black Pearl, but there are sure to be more.

 

Oh, I forgot about the Rocketfish case! Good call azrael

 

At that size, the wheels are a must for moving it, 'specially if it's full of WC gear. What surprised me most was that they now make 480mm radiators. Crikey.