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This feed is subject to our terms of use: http://www.epinions.com/help/rss_terms http://www.epinions.com/PC_Cases Recent content written about PC Cases en-us 121 37 http://www.epinions.com/ http://img.epinions.com/images/epi_images/logos/epinions_121.gif http://www.epinions.com/content_490719186564?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author kubotabx2200 - BackgroundI recently bought & decided to build a new system based around the brand new Intel i7 860 Lynnfield  quad core processor that uses the new Intel LGA 1156 socket architecture.  At first I intended to to just... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~490719186564 Thu, 5 Nov 2009 17:45:54 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_490719186564?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_487083511428?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Alifornia - My old computer was dying six years after I built it so I decided to junk my heavy full sized ATX tower for a mid size ATX to save myself some space and make it easier whenever I moved next and came across this case at newegg.com.The official... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~487083511428 Sat, 3 Oct 2009 20:58:29 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_487083511428?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_484257009284?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author nad_masters - My friend finally bowed to the dark side after being an advid AMD fanboy.  I showed him how much he can overclock a cheap $70 Intel Pentium Dual-Core CPU when he was about to upgrade his Athlon 64 X2 4800+.  Upgrading piece by piece, his final... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~484257009284 Tue, 8 Sep 2009 19:07:52 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_484257009284?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_484236824196?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author nad_masters - Basically building a whole new machine around an Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550 overclocked to 4 GHz, I figured I'd need a new case that will promote better air... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~484236824196 Tue, 8 Sep 2009 15:21:49 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_484236824196?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_476365426308?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author KAR120C - I have been using Shuttle XPC form factor PC’s (3 of them) for the past 8 years or so. I recently need a faster PC to perform some video conversion tasks. Sadly, Shuttle does not offer motherboard upgrades to its XPC cases. The only way to upgrade... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~476365426308 Sun, 5 Jul 2009 18:49:52 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_476365426308?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_473232805508?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author tomsam - GMC R2 Toast ATX Mid-Tower Case:Dimensions(W x D x H) 180mm x290mm x 420mmForm Factor: ATXDrive Bays: 5.25" x 1 - 3.5" x 2 (internal)Expansion Slots: 7Cooling Fan: Rear 80mm fan x 1 (with space to add 1 more)... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~473232805508 Mon, 8 Jun 2009 12:05:27 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_473232805508?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_471623503492?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author paulphoto - Chieftec Aegis CH-05B-B-OP ChassisMany of the workstation systems I build are based on extended ATX (eATX) motherboards (12x13 inches) which require a larger system chassis. System cases designed for eATX are expensive and often lack... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~471623503492 Tue, 26 May 2009 15:21:20 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_471623503492?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_471257157252?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author armygroo - Great case but it took a while to realize the front popped off.  The previous posters review convinced me I could do a little prying without breaking the case.  Ok. I should have figured there was documentation. I had a dozen parts out... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~471257157252 Fri, 22 May 2009 02:38:49 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_471257157252?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_470829928068?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author got2burself - I purchased this case because I searched and searched for one that wasn't too big, yet wasn't too small.  One that was just right, quoting Goldilocks.  I do play PC games, however I don't play ones that would require 2 video cards and every... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~470829928068 Mon, 18 May 2009 10:56:56 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_470829928068?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_468148194948?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author jax_wsted_life - When building a dream machine, the case is one of the toughest decisions to make.  Without a doubt the case plays the biggest role in the presentation of a computer.  Even with the best parts making up the guts of your rig, the machine... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~468148194948 Fri, 24 Apr 2009 14:29:56 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_468148194948?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_465330802308?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author wsmunch - A brand new computer means a brand new case, at least for me.  I wanted a mid-size tower that looks nice without looking garish, is roomy, has good airflow, is well-built, and is priced for the budget-minded.  After a lot of searching and... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~465330802308 Mon, 20 Apr 2009 18:38:02 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_465330802308?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_462153289348?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author zmgao - This case is the closest to being perfect among the numerous cases I've looked at. It has near perfect airflow consideration. Antec has put lots of very careful thoughts in it. The topmounted 200mm fan and the bottom mounted power supply is a great... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~462153289348 Thu, 26 Feb 2009 04:28:22 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_462153289348?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_461303746180?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author wheelchair-wiz - .......:: Introduction ::.......This case is not what most people would expect. Costing less than £30 at some retailers, you really would think it will be a good starting point for a nightmare computer build. Speaking from experience, most... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~461303746180 Tue, 17 Feb 2009 23:48:58 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_461303746180?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_458363473540?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author cudak888 - I sprung for a discounted Cooler Master Cosmos case at CompUSA after the PSU on my previous box (built in a Thermaltake Armor Jr. case) died. Not particularly in the mood to go through the motions of cramming a better PSU into the other case, I took a... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~458363473540 Tue, 20 Jan 2009 02:27:13 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_458363473540?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_457466744452?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author nc10 - I recently purchased a Griffin Clarifi case for my iPhone 3G.   One of its key features is that one section of the case protects the docking end of the iPhone and can be easily removed to allow the iPhone to be docked in a charging stands or... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~457466744452 Sun, 11 Jan 2009 19:11:37 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_457466744452?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_456932953732?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author s-o-m-e-g-u-y - I purchased the Antec 430 case for usage as a HTPC (home theater PC) case, to go into my home theater cabinet, and it's been nearly perfect start to finish.  It's a pretty basic case, and it's most redeeming quality is something that will... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~456932953732 Tue, 6 Jan 2009 20:05:07 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_456932953732?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_449470566020?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author maryland_ee - My inital impression was that this case was a well designed product, one with several high end features not often found on many other cases.  These features include a removable dust filter (though plastic and somewhat fragile), sound deadening... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~449470566020 Tue, 28 Oct 2008 14:25:32 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_449470566020?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_444412759684?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author hychixvi - Being a poor college student, I had to tell myself so many reasons why I could afford to splurge on a Macbook. After having purchased it and using it quite a bit, I wasn't pleased with how easily it would scratch at the slightest brush with anything. I... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~444412759684 Thu, 11 Sep 2008 15:38:02 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_444412759684?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_444037238404?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author jfreund - Compared to other cases I have owned, this case poorly made with just enough strength to do the job. Metal is so thin it sometimes does not hold its shape, it has deformed from manufacture. There are many poor design features. You must remove... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~444037238404 Mon, 8 Sep 2008 02:09:07 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_444037238404?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_439381626500?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author theuerkorn - I am not a hardcore gamer and neither do i want a cookie cutter design either. Once those two worlds are eliminated from the choices, the number of elegant designs is still relatively low despite Apple's example that design sells. Design is only one side... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~439381626500 Fri, 8 Aug 2008 11:11:57 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_439381626500?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_439427763844?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author darkside9923 - I've been using this case for 2 years now and below is my impression. My system build included: CPU &#150 AMD 64 3000 RAM &#150 Matched pair 2 x Corsair XMS 512 (1Gb total) PC3200 Video &#150 Geforce 8400 GS HD &#150 Western Digital... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~439427763844 Fri, 1 Aug 2008 06:02:30 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_439427763844?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_438837546628?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author thegsrguy - Let's face it, most computer cases under $100 are noisy. They're really thin plastic or aluminum and have zero sound-deadening. And for whatever reason, cheap cases are horrendously over-styled. Antec aims to change all that with the P180 series of... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~438837546628 Sun, 27 Jul 2008 17:45:51 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_438837546628?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_435792285316?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author glennf1000 - I dont get the micro-ATX part in the description. The 690 is a fairly large mid-sized case. It generally comes without a power supply which is the version I got. When the 690 first was sold, it was an amazing deal. The more advanced newer cases were... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~435792285316 Wed, 2 Jul 2008 14:59:46 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_435792285316?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_435034885764?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author photoboxer - Just got all my needed parts to put this thing together, now the only t hing holding me up is that when placing my dvd drive in the bays, the dvd drive fits very loose and has no way to bolt it to the chassis. When looking at the front of case all your... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~435034885764 Thu, 26 Jun 2008 00:43:21 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_435034885764?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_432390835844?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author orzo - I chose this case last year for my first computer build. Overall, I am pretty satisfied. It strikes a fairly good balance between cost and functionality. This case does not have a lot of the extras that come with the more expensive ones offered by... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~432390835844 Mon, 2 Jun 2008 18:40:03 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_432390835844?linkin_id=8003929