Case Question

[Goku]

Idle around 30 *C and under load preferably below 60 *C. Depends on the heatsink and I don't know of any hard number with the one you have. You should avoid at all costs getting anywhere close to the peak temp. I see people getting these to 70 *C +, so they can take a beating if needed.

Don't worry about case temp either.

[Bags]

Cool beans. Or hot? hehehe

Anyhow, it seems that corsair is trying to screw me out of a rebate. I emailed them a few days ago about not being able to find the $25 rebate form and they won't respond.

Are there any companies that don't fuck with rebates?

Edit: I finally found them.

[Infektion]

Originally Posted by Bags

Hey,

Turns out we'll be giving my old computer to my grandparents instead of reusing the case.

So now I need to buy a new case.

My psu: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...scrollFullInfo
My ram: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820231314
My CPU cooler: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16835233082
My motherboard: http://www.thenerds.net/MSI.MSI_Z68A...FYXrKgodZCOWJQ
CPU: 2500k
GPU: MSI 460gtx
HDD: 2 7200 rpm HDs

Current case dimensions:

L = 18inches
W = 8 inches
H = 16.5

And will I need to buy a new CD rom drive or do cases come with those? Thanks. Haven't ordered a case before. If I need one of those, recommend one of those too.

PS: the computer my dad got for them, but will be returning to give them mine instead, is from best buy, and bought with gift cards. Therefore, if it's possible, we'd like to get a case from them to spend some of the giftcard money. However, they charge tax and won't have as good of selection, so this is not necessary. I'd also like to have the case in hand by next Thursday, so shipping time isn't an issue; I can order online from Tigerdirect or neweegg.

Budget is $60 - 80, might be able to go slightly over, if you can make a strong enough case (heehe) to my dad for me to spend more than that.

Thanks.

Is something like this: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811129066
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811119197
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811129021


good? Idk, I have no idea what makes a good case, I've just been looking at ones with good looking airflow. Thanks again

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[Bags]

Sorry, a bit late.

Tonight, it begins! Gonna move that carpet though.

[Bags]

Progress so far...



Never buying from Xigamek again. I'll be amazed if I haven't damaged my cpu.

BTw, goku, know what I do with -P led? It's a wire from my case's front panel, but I can't figure out where on my mobo to plug it into. Nothing about it in case or mobo manual

[Goku]

I had a clean 10 minute install with that hs. Don't worry about the wire.

[Bags]

Really? It took me forever too hookup the fan to the heatsink. And they sent me the wrong manual Other than that it went fairly smooth.

Clips >>>>>> wedgging rubber through holes.

[SKYeXile]

thats a corsair case yea?

[Goku]

Originally Posted by Bags

Really? It took me forever too hookup the fan to the heatsink. And they sent me the wrong manual Other than that it went fairly smooth.

Clips >>>>>> wedgging rubber through holes.

I just pulled them right threw. Can't take the pain Bags?

[Bags]

@ sky: Yes

@: goku: my 4 yr old CD rom drive has a cable that doesn't fit to my mobo.. uploading a pic now

is thre an adapter i can buy or should i just get a new $20 cdrom



this is the DVD drive http://www.geeks.com/details.asp?invtid=BLK-AD-7190A

[Goku]

Get a new Sata drive. Cheap. You can get one for $20 shipped.

[Bags]

Originally Posted by Goku

Get a new Sata drive. Cheap. You can get one for $20 shipped.

Got one at microcenter for $18.


Progress so far: almost got everything plugged in:

[Bags]

nm

[Bags]

Everything is plugged in, plugged it in, flipped psu switch, hit case button, nothing.

Hah, had the +/- switched on the main switch. up and running now

[SKYeXile]

Originally Posted by Bags

@ sky: Yes

@: goku: my 4 yr old CD rom drive has a cable that doesn't fit to my mobo.. uploading a pic now

is thre an adapter i can buy or should i just get a new $20 cdrom



this is the DVD drive http://www.geeks.com/details.asp?invtid=BLK-AD-7190A

ah nice, yea i was just looking at some of there cases, there cable management seems pretty good, i think one of theirs willbe my next case too.