Hardware Analysis Community Forums http://www.hardwareanalysis.com/content/topic/70649/ 2008-09-07T06:48:00-05:00 http://www.hardwareanalysis.com/content/topic/70649/ http://media.hardwareanalysis.com/halogo.gif text/html 2008-02-09T16:09:33-05:00 Sean Costello http://www.hardwareanalysis.com/content/topic/70649/?l=1#528430 not bad at all, though i'm not much of a clear case man my self, any nigth picks? <img src="http://media.hardwareanalysis.com/smilies/smile3.gif" width="14" height="14" border="0" alt=":D" title=":D"> text/html 2008-02-09T15:43:21-05:00 Brandon DeCoppel http://www.hardwareanalysis.com/content/topic/70649/?l=1#528429 Actually those specs aren't half bad, and definetly beat my oldie <img src="http://media.hardwareanalysis.com/smilies/smile3.gif" width="14" height="14" border="0" alt=":D" title=":D"> text/html 2008-02-09T08:28:39-05:00 john albrich http://www.hardwareanalysis.com/content/topic/70649/?l=1#528412 Reason said: <div class="quote">I like the look of it, I think clear cases look cool. Does it light up? I've never wanted a clear case though cuz I would scratch the hell out of it and let it get dusty and fingerprinty.</div><br /> <br /> Those are things I'd have problems with, too. Plus, I'm wondering how safe they are for the electronics re: Electro-Static Discharge (ESD)? <br /> <br /> If they don't include a conductive polymer in the plastic, I'd think ESD could be a real problem.<br /> <br /> Anyone ever heard/read about ESD studies and data with these cases? (sure wish I had access to my old lab) text/html 2008-02-09T06:46:41-05:00 john albrich http://www.hardwareanalysis.com/content/topic/70649/?l=1#528410 Compared to the rest of the room? <img src="http://media.hardwareanalysis.com/smilies/smile5.gif" width="14" height="14" border="0" alt=":P" title=":P"><br /> <br /> Actually, looks good.<br /> <br /> <div class="quote"><br /> You might be interested in these. Your &quot;MyBook&quot; case may be slightly different (different models), but these could give you ideas if you ever want to change the drive:<br /> How-To Open A &quot;My Book&quot; Disk Drive Case<br /> <a class="ext" href="/content/topic/65604/" target="_blank">http://www.hardwareanalysis.com/content/topic/65604/</a><br /> <br /> &quot;My Book&quot; External Disk Drive - Design Observations<br /> <a class="ext" href="/content/topic/65350/" target="_blank">http://www.hardwareanalysis.com/content/topic/65350/</a><br /> </div> text/html 2008-02-09T06:28:23-05:00 Reason http://www.hardwareanalysis.com/content/topic/70649/?l=1#528407 I like the look of it, I think clear cases look cool. Does it light up? I've never wanted a clear case though cuz I would scratch the hell out of it and let it get dusty and fingerprinty. text/html 2008-02-09T06:15:24-05:00 Colin Burke http://www.hardwareanalysis.com/content/topic/70649/?l=1#528406 The specs are less than admirable. I cant afford much so i upgrade a little when i see a deal.<br /> <br /> Pentium D 940 3.2 (overclocked to 3.4 Ghz) with Scythe katana heatsink (32C idle 40C with moderate load)<br /> Biostar 945P Chipset mobo<br /> ULTRA X-Connect 500W modular power supply. They had it on clearance cause its only 20 pin. fixed that with a 5 dollar adapter. (i know, i know, say what you want it was 30 bucks and it really is a good product)<br /> 2GB of PQI DDR2 667 4-4-4-12 (not bad for 50-60 bucks)<br /> geforce 8600GT 540/700 overclocked to 630/910 with zalman afterstock cooler. (keeps it at 40C idle)<br /> 1 80GB SATA 3GB/s<br /> 1 160GB SATA 3GB/s<br /> 1 250 USB external (WD mybook)<br /> Creative sound blaster live 24 bit external soundcard for switching between audio systems.<br /> a 5.1 (now fully shown) around my computer and a 5.1 (not shown at all) that surrounds the room that i switch between.<br /> A crap LITE-ON DVD-RW drive. (don't buy them, spend an extra 10 bucks on something better)<br /> I put in all after-market fans so the thing is whisper quiet. In Newegg's advanced search (I love the egg) I matched the highest Cubic-Feet per-minute up with the lowest decibel rating for all the fans. I sleeved mostly all cables with matching color and got rid of as much clutter as i could. This is my first (stylish) customization project I've ever done. Ive built many for performance but this is for looks and a little balls. Thanks a lot for the interest!<br /> <br /> For accurate video card comparison, go to <a class="ext" target="_blank" href="/action/r/http://gpureview.com">gpureview.com</a> it has voodoo all the way to 8800 with full specs mapped out by manufacturer and has overclocking simulations. I always review that site before buying a card. text/html 2008-02-09T03:22:27-05:00 ian elliott http://www.hardwareanalysis.com/content/topic/70649/?l=1#528392 Nice dude. Yeah what is the specs? text/html 2008-02-09T03:08:33-05:00 Brandon DeCoppel http://www.hardwareanalysis.com/content/topic/70649/?l=1#528391 Sweet man, whats the specs? text/html 2008-02-09T02:40:09-05:00 Colin Burke http://www.hardwareanalysis.com/content/topic/70649/?l=1#528388 The monolith is a CRT HDTV. All i can afford. The close-up pic is the same configuration but I used sleeving for most of the loose wires. text/html 2008-02-09T02:13:31-05:00 Gerritt http://www.hardwareanalysis.com/content/topic/70649/?l=1#528384 Well evidently these pictures were not taken at the same time. The first one has a lot more orange cableing going on and is starting to look a bit cluttered. Nice acrylic case though, and it appears you have plenty of air movement and fan control.<br /> My question is what's in the &quot;black monolith&quot; sitting next to it?<br /> Oh, and &quot;Big Brother is Watching&quot;.<br /> Gerritt text/html 2008-02-09T02:00:01-05:00 Colin Burke http://www.hardwareanalysis.com/content/topic/70649/?l=1#0 <a class="ext" href="/action/r/http://img301.imageshack.us/my.php?image=l8ee2bfb67153fe34f4c763cw6.jpg" target="_blank">http://img301.imageshack.us/my.php?image=l8ee2bfb67153fe34f4c763cw6.jpg</a><br /> <br /> <a class="ext" href="/action/r/http://img167.imageshack.us/my.php?image=l2bc7f0e2f7a7fdd10ea168kf8.jpg" target="_blank">http://img167.imageshack.us/my.php?image=l2bc7f0e2f7a7fdd10ea168kf8.jpg</a>