Can't find Al case with decent fan mounts!

cV · Mar 23, 2003

I've been looking around the interweb for cases that have 120mm fan mounts for both intake and exhaust, but to no avail. And guidance/links would be highly appreciated.

I've heard of certain Lian Li models that have the adaptations, but they are very elusive.

And I don't have a circular saw, so that complicates things.

Also It'd be nice if the front panel is metal and not el cheapo plastic.

Giblet Plus! · Mar 24, 2003

The AMS gTower might work for you. The front panel will need some modding for decent airflow, but it has potential.

Mithrandir · Mar 24, 2003

I like the new thermaltakes, they have some cool fan mounts but are fairly expensive.

www.thermaltake.com

Hookem · Mar 24, 2003

The Antec SLK3700AMB has a 120m/m standard for the rear exhaust fan and an "optional" mount in the front for a 120m/m fan for the intake...

http://www.antec-inc.com/pro_details_enclosure.php?ProdID=93700

obliv · Mar 24, 2003

yea but that's steel.. id say ur best bet is the ams g mono.. but its damn expensive and u hvae to mod it

FIZZ3 · Mar 24, 2003

Several of the coolermaster alu cases come with a dual 80mm front grille (not made of plastic). I used this 90x160mm air intake for my radiator, which has a 120x38mm fan pulling air through it. You'll have to remove the fixed internal bays behind the grille to mount anything large there though.

cV · Mar 24, 2003

I'm going to look through the selection on coolermaster's site, and the SLK3700AMB looks nice too. Will have to research.

AMS G?

"Quisque sibi proximus"

Giblet Plus! · Mar 24, 2003

Hey CausticVapor, like the OC forums?

I say get the Antec SLK3700AMB. I've worked on with it before, and it's pretty nice. Steel isn't that bad.

obliv · Mar 24, 2003

heh it definately is when u lug it around every week for cal matches. although the 3700amb is definately a lighter steel case considering it isnt a full tower.. i think antec says it weighs in about 23 lbs.. the cheiftec aluminum is 18... so id say the slk 3700 is ur best choice considering its cooling properties.

Giblet Plus! · Mar 24, 2003

The finish on it is also very nice. It looks a lot more glossy than in most pictures. If you do get it, make sure to cut out the stamped fan holes and use fan grills instead.

flapperhead · Mar 24, 2003

get a cheaper skyhawk or house brand alum. case. then mod it. i gotta hydraulic circular hole punch ,send the part to me. or take it down to a car body shop and have em punch it out for u. also, some of the online stores will cut out holes for an additional price...

Hookem · Mar 24, 2003

http://www.svc.com/sichxmidtoca.html is a really cool looking all aluminum case (including the face plate), Maxlva is building a box using one and I am waiting for him to give us the low down here at overclockers before buying one for myself...If you want aluminum, why not buy one of the Chieftec's that holds five 80m/m fans that just "snap" in...I know the face is plastic, but they are light and very inexpensive...Have you checked out the Antec Lan Boy???

Giblet Plus! · Mar 24, 2003

I really like that case, but can you buy it without the window and psu somewhere else? Newegg has the chenming clone of it, but the front panel is different.

cV · Mar 26, 2003

Yes, I've worked with the chieftech/chenming case.. very convenient indeed... Just that it only has mounts for 80mm. For my (future) WC system I plan on using 120's and could easily mod... but... I'd like to be a little different.

The Antec SLK3700AMB sounds like a good buy, I'll consider it. Also those AMG cases... but the coolermaster Al's are really nice..

BTW Hi Gib... interesting place over here...

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