My present PC is about done

***Corey*** · 02-06-2006, 06:05 PM

All I need to do is hunt around for a better AGP card for gaming.
I thought that was it, but now I got the itch to take it all out and swap the parts to a jazzier case.
Yes, I love moddin' PCs, but I hate some of the cases out there for ones you buy pre-built.

Member mytruck helped me to install a clear window in my PC a few years back, and it turned out good.

I am looking at either a nice clear case, or a Lian Li black one with side window.

Of the two cases, what do you like?
Please do not suggest another brand of case, I have looked at tons, and have narrowed it down to these two.

The clear one, CT-1110 Basic Clear Ice Acrylic Case, made by The Clear Computer Case company
http://www.clearcomputercase.com/Spec/1110-1.htm

And filled with the guts

The black windowed one, Lian Li PC-7B Plus Black Aluminum with or without Window, made by Lian Li
http://www.coolerguys.com/840556060840.html

Both are very reputable companies, but I know more about Lian Li who makes premium aluminum cases.

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Cebby · 02-06-2006, 06:16 PM

I'd get the windowed one - mainly for upkeep. That all clear one will get filthy inside (places that you can't get with an air bottle without dismantling) IMO.

calg3 · 02-06-2006, 07:02 PM

Another vote for the Lian Li PC-7B Plus Black Aluminum

arjan · 02-13-2006, 03:04 PM

Brushed alu looks good until it get scratched. I guess you can give griots a workout on that every so ofthen though

I have on of those, only the blue is silver and I don't have a window. I didn't know they came with a window

Cebby · 02-13-2006, 03:12 PM

That's a cool box...

marko3xl3 · 02-13-2006, 04:09 PM

If you like that Lian-Li case, please consider looking into the Coolermaster Praetorian, it's a great case and you can get different colored windows for it. Also, if you wanna get the Acrylic case, please make sure it won't yellow fade on you within the next 5 years at least

kryptik · 02-13-2006, 06:48 PM

Lian Li, they make awesome cases.

02-06-2006, 06:16 PM	#2 (permalink)
Cebby Contributing Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 11,246	I'd get the windowed one - mainly for upkeep. That all clear one will get filthy inside (places that you can't get with an air bottle without dismantling) IMO. __________________ UZswap.com A site dedicated to sharing info for swapping the Toyota/ Lexus UZ (V8) engines into Toyota Trucks and 4Runners. My 4Runner 1993 4Runner, 1UZ (V8) auto dual ultimate crawler, double locked, 35's on beadlocked SR5 alloys, low lift, hacked fenders, tubbed firewall, custom armor TOOLandFAB.com A discussion forum dedicated to tools, fabrication & workshops. See my JD2 Bender Hydro Conversion BUY THIS 2008 CALENDAR

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calg3 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Old Line State Posts: 1,042	Another vote for the Lian Li PC-7B Plus Black Aluminum __________________ 2006 Subaru Outback, miss my 4Runner! 2006 Mazda3, zoom, zoom... Look at my previous truck(s) in the Yotatech gallery: http://yotatech.com/showthread.php?t=42494

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arjan Contributing Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Mission, British Columbia Posts: 1,558	Brushed alu looks good until it get scratched. I guess you can give griots a workout on that every so ofthen though I have on of those, only the blue is silver and I don't have a window. I didn't know they came with a window __________________ 2006 4Runner V8 Sports Edition Red 1997 4Runner 3.4L Bushwacker Flares, 5spd, E locker Last edited by arjan; 02-13-2006 at 03:10 PM.

02-13-2006, 03:12 PM	#5 (permalink)
Cebby Contributing Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 11,246	That's a cool box... __________________ UZswap.com A site dedicated to sharing info for swapping the Toyota/ Lexus UZ (V8) engines into Toyota Trucks and 4Runners. My 4Runner 1993 4Runner, 1UZ (V8) auto dual ultimate crawler, double locked, 35's on beadlocked SR5 alloys, low lift, hacked fenders, tubbed firewall, custom armor TOOLandFAB.com A discussion forum dedicated to tools, fabrication & workshops. See my JD2 Bender Hydro Conversion BUY THIS 2008 CALENDAR

02-13-2006, 04:09 PM	#6 (permalink)
marko3xl3 Contributing Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 1,709	If you like that Lian-Li case, please consider looking into the Coolermaster Praetorian, it's a great case and you can get different colored windows for it. Also, if you wanna get the Acrylic case, please make sure it won't yellow fade on you within the next 5 years at least __________________ :Marko: Supercharged 98 4Runner SR5 4x4 3.4L 4" Deckplate :: TrueFlow Air Intake System :: Magnaflow 18" Muffler w/ Resonator XM Satellite Radio (Roady 2) :: Autometer Boost Gauge :: Color Keyed Spoiler TOYOTA\|moving forward

02-13-2006, 06:48 PM	#7 (permalink)
kryptik Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: North Carolina Posts: 113	Lian Li, they make awesome cases.

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