A difficult decision (New Computer Case)

[Acerz492 1]

Alrighty. Here is my current case:

 

Raidmax Cobra (Silver and Red)

 

I'm getting a new one. I've boiled it down to two:

 

Raidmax Cobra (Black and Green)

 

iCute 0408SL-BS

 

Which one guys?

[BWare 0]

They're both kinda ugly in my opinion, but I definitely like the Icute better than the Raidmax.

 

Why are you changing/upgrading?

[Sonic 296]

Go with the iCute case.

[Alphabear 11]

nah i like the first one. im not really into extravagent cases. i just like my standard one.

[Luk3us 63]

^ What he said.

[Masked Shah 5]

icute....

 

I like it so much, I book marked it so when I build my own in a couple of months...

[Acerz492 1]

They're both kinda ugly in my opinion, but I definitely like the Icute better than the Raidmax.

 

Why are you changing/upgrading?

 

Pffft..Beauty is in the eye of the Beholder mate. You haven't seen how cool my current case is. :wink:

 

The reason why I'm upgrading is twofold: First of all, I'm a tertiary student. I need money. 'Nuff said. Secondly, I'm getting sick of my current case. Silver and black (my Harddrive, CD-RW drive, wireless keyboard and mouse, and 17" LCD screen) don't go well together, in my opinion. The black and green version of my case would go veeery nicely with my current setup.

 

However, the iCute case just looks freakin' awsome. The only problem with the iCute case is that massive turbofan in the front dosen't actually improve airflow; the propeller bits that make up the turbofan actually hinders airflow, as they only spin when air is sucked into the case. A plus for that one is that the side fan sits right on top of the CPU, sucking hot air from it, whereas the Raidmax one dosen't.

 

Another negative for the iCute case is that I don't know if I'll be able to fit my four front fans right behind the turbofan.

 

See how hard it is to decide? >_< Ragh!

[Sonic 296]

nah i like the first one. im not really into extravagent cases. i just like my standard one.

How is this one then? Its my case...

 

[Acerz492 1]

I saw a nice green version of your one. But I'd rather not be a copy-cat.

[Riparius 0]

Icutes turbine is cool. Would take the Raidmax if that green was darker...Go with the Icute.

 

I personally don't care much about the outside. What's inside matters more to me

I have enough modding when I sticked an ASUS & an AMD sticker on my case

[TheBlackOut 7]

Teh owners:

 

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/Se...p;Sku=A406-1028

 

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/Se...989&CatId=0

 

And mine: http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/Se...794&CatId=0

 

Personally, I thought all those other cases that you picked out sucked.

[BWare 0]

I LOVE mine. No offense, but I just can't STAND that cheap plastic look.

The Cooler Master Praetorian 730 -

[Acerz492 1]

Personally, I thought all those other cases that you picked out sucked.

 

I LOVE mine. No offense, but I just can't STAND that cheap plastic look.

 

It's called budgeting, you n00bs. It's what you do when you have other things to spend your money on. Yes, they look cheap and plasticky, but I'd rather spend $100-$150 on a case rather than $400 on a metal box that'd probably dent if I hit it hard enough.

 

Besides, I have come to like the Cobra cases. I still think it looks neat, it's just I'm sick of silver. Hence why I won't buy a case like yours, BWare. When I first got mine it came with the motherboard, a set of four 80mm fans plus the controller, and the Power Supply, all for NZ$250.

 

Gotta love it. :wink:

 

Though that said, the iCute is different, and I do quite like the design. Bah, going around in circles again. >_<

 

Icutes turbine is cool.

 

Looks cool, dosen't do anything to improve airflow.

 

Teh owners:

 

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/Se...p;Sku=A406-1028

 

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/Se...989&CatId=0

 

And mine: http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/Se...794&CatId=0

 

Personally, I thought all those other cases that you picked out sucked.

 

Out of those three, TSBO, I like the second one best. :wink:

 

It would be nice if you could find a NZ site that sold them. Google NZ didn't have any results for any of them. >_<

[Alphabear 11]

my way is still cheaper, just use standard cases. Standard Black ones look good

[TheBlackOut 7]

Upgrade your parts Acerz, not your case.

[Acerz492 1]

Case comes first mate. I'm in no hurry to upgrade much just yet.

[Mario 0]

i like em both but the icute is better

[Inferno 22]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?...p;CMP=OTC-C173T

 

'Nuff said.

[Acerz492 1]

I quote myself:

 

It would be nice if you could find a NZ site that sold them. Google NZ didn't have any results for any of them. >_<

 

If you're going to show me some cases at least make sure they're sold in NZ first please? I'm not paying for any international shipping charges, and I want to guarentee that if something happens or breaks, I can get a refund.

[Inferno 22]

Aye, sir!

 

http://www.cbcnz.com/product_info.php/cPat...262381c9bfad386

[Luk3us 63]

Acerz you looked on tardme lately?

[Acerz492 1]

Tardme = fail dude. I don't want a second-hand case that's probably broken somewhere important, like the sidepanel, or the sockets for mounting the hard drive/DVD drive/Power Supply/etc.

[BWare 0]

Those things are pretty much optional, Acerz.

[Luk3us 63]

Tardme = fail dude. I don't want a second-hand case that's probably broken somewhere important, like the sidepanel, or the sockets for mounting the hard drive/DVD drive/Power Supply/etc.

 

You do realise they do sell brand new goods on tardme these days...

[Sonic 296]

Tardme = fail dude. I don't want a second-hand case that's probably broken somewhere important, like the sidepanel, or the sockets for mounting the hard drive/DVD drive/Power Supply/etc.

 

You do realise they do sell brand new goods on tardme these days...

Why must you use that stupid "Tardme" name :roll:, can't you callit Trade Me like a normal person does.

The really dumb part is some registered a domain for it http://www.tardme.co.nz

 

This goes right up there with the all the fools who always use Micro$oft or Telescum instead of Telecom.