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 Post subject: XClio Tower
PostPosted: Wed Jul 22, 2009 9:58 am 
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Most likely if I can find one without having to dish out a kidney on the black market to afford it, my next case:

http://www.ngohq.com/attachments/periph ... shot-1.png

check out reviews of this case. So much room it comes with an optional sleeping bag so you can use this as a tent.


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 Post subject: Re: XClio Tower
PostPosted: Wed Jul 22, 2009 11:37 am 
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Whenever I see a case with that many fans I wonder why the person doesn't just use watercooling instead. I know there are some valid reasons, such as ease of transportation for LAN Parties, but when you get down to it the specialized case + fan's probably aren't *that* much cheaper than a standard case + wc'ing gear which would cool better and be a lot quieter at the same time.

Out of curiosity how much is that case?


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 Post subject: Re: XClio Tower
PostPosted: Wed Jul 22, 2009 12:21 pm 
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In this 'case' the tower has filters to catch the dirt also you can power off all fans on the front, side and top - all are also variable speed and variable color( 5 position switch for it)

Keep in mind that fans of this size on very low rpm can easily outdo an 80mm running full tilt. I dont see having to run any of these fans past the lowest setting cause of the airflow and the sheer number of fans( also 3 on top and two further ports on the rear for more). The only thing that I noticed was that theres a metal grill on the inside front that would defeat the purpose to an extent of having those fans, airflow would be obstructed - nothing a lil mod wouldnt fix. lol

One thing I did want to mention was how the motherboard can "snap" into place with special mounting screws. I would allow you to pop off one side of the board, lift it for cable management then snap it back in place. Neat little idea.

I havent researched the cost yet but I am guessing its a finger off either hand and your first born or left testicle.


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 Post subject: Re: XClio Tower
PostPosted: Wed Jul 22, 2009 2:31 pm 

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that thing is butt ugly.....


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 Post subject: Re: XClio Tower
PostPosted: Wed Jul 22, 2009 2:46 pm 
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well not everyone is going to like it. I am referring to the 1000 model. I also just looked up a case by Corsair called the Obsidian. Alot of thought also went into that case. Has some unique features that I have never seen. one from the many is a removable plate directly behind your cpu to make it easier to change heatsinks for the type that requires a new backplate. It also has the most ports I have ever seen for liquid cooling/ cable management - with a rubber insert to make the cables even less noticeable.

http://www.corsair.com/products/800d/default.aspx have a look at the watch demo and have a looksee at the vid.


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 Post subject: Re: XClio Tower
PostPosted: Wed Jul 22, 2009 6:16 pm 
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Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Frankly, I think that case is fugly and uses way to many LED fans, but there's a lot of people that think the TT Shark is fugly, but I love mine - once I got rid of the LED fan :twisted: [rant]THERE ARE OTHER COLOURS THAN BLUE FFS![/rant]

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 Post subject: Re: XClio Tower
PostPosted: Wed Jul 22, 2009 6:38 pm 
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I'm sure a season pass at Reflections will come cheaper and may have as many disco lights :lol:

besides that. You can get a self contained water/tec setup known as a Freezone Elite.

These self contained units are a dream and will keep your jazz cool much better.


Hope this helps

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PostPosted: Wed Jul 22, 2009 10:13 pm 
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LMFAO@ season pass at reflections


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 Post subject: Re: XClio Tower
PostPosted: Wed Jul 22, 2009 10:16 pm 
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I like blue tho. It works for me. blue eyes..blue balls..blue lights in my tower lol

this month's issue of CPU has a neat "Dark Carbon" mod. Completely custom. Check out a photo and read on how its designed and built. This guy took his time. Google it up.


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 Post subject: Re: XClio Tower
PostPosted: Thu Jul 23, 2009 8:55 am 
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Hali_Newf wrote:
http://www.corsair.com/products/800d/default.aspx have a look at the watch demo and have a looksee at the vid.


I like the look of this much more but it would definitely cost a lot as well. My current desktop case is an Antec Sonata 3. Heavy, quiet, relatively plain looking and only $100 with an included 500W EarthWatt PSU. :wink:


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 Post subject: Re: XClio Tower
PostPosted: Thu Jul 23, 2009 8:02 pm 
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Personally go pink.

And a hello kitty theme with chococat.

Would be badass.

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