Pc case: alien shape

Dragunov · Jan 21, 2007, 07:56 PM

Hi,

I like those cases Alienware uses, but is it possible somebody can tell me which brand there exists with the same shape?

I live in Belgium and I just need such a case, in fact, such one with the same shape

Source: http://www.alienware.com/sub_pages/alienware_case.aspx

thx

Zardon · Jan 21, 2007, 08:07 PM

Alienware don't sell the cases (although ive a black one in my garage waiting for me to build a new system for it), and the case you link to has actually been replaced by the new model over here. (looks basically the same just slightly different accents and shape)

http://www.alienware.co.uk/product_p...l_default.aspx

~~DudeBoyz~~ · Jan 21, 2007, 08:16 PM

They are very, very bulky cases, and that heavy plastic door in the front seems a hindrance. I do have an Alienware system, but got it before the big plastic upgrade of the case. My buds have a couple of the new ones, and the cases are just HUGE and I'm not sure I'd be wanting one. To me, they look kinda ugly with the door off, so that may be something to consider.

I think I kinda like some of the cases here better:

http://www.velocitymicro.com/category.php?cid=12

I think THIS one might be my fave:

http://www.velocitymicro.com/images/...GXW-black.html

Just wanting to share some info and thoughts.

Good luck finding the one you like best.

BlueMak · Jan 21, 2007, 08:28 PM

I am certain that there is at least a UK company that sells very similar looking cases. A year ago I was looking for one and found a couple of places (online) where they were selling them. Can't help you more, but if you look, you will find them.

Zardon · Jan 21, 2007, 08:42 PM

chieftec used to make similar looking cases, but the alienware ones are quite special.

~~DudeBoyz~~ · Jan 21, 2007, 08:48 PM

My alienware does have Chieftec all over the insides. It's been a very good case - 2.8ghz P4 with 1 gig of RDRAM, etc. Was a good rig at the time, and still holds up well as a second machine.

PangingJr · Jan 21, 2007, 08:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dragunov

I like those cases Alienware uses, but is it possible somebody can tell me which brand there exists with the same shape?

I live in Belgium and I just need such a case, in fact, such one with the same shape

Source: http://www.alienware.com/sub_pages/alienware_case.aspx

thx

Asus has 2 cases that are also having the similar look...
the structures and materials of the Asus's may different.

VENTO 3600
http://www.asus.com/products4.aspx?l...79&modelmenu=1

VENTO 7700
http://www.asus.com/products4.aspx?l...96&modelmenu=1

Quote:

Originally Posted by DudeBoyz

I think I kinda like some of the cases here better:

http://www.velocitymicro.com/category.php?cid=12

I think THIS one might be my fave:

http://www.velocitymicro.com/images/...GXW-black.html

that computer case looks like Lian-Li case with some small modifications...

PC-7Bplus (Lian-Li case) + 2x C-01B (Aluminum Bezel) + W-65B (Window Kits)
http://www.lian-li.com/Product/Chass...S_PC-7plus.htm
http://www.lian-li.com/Product/Accessories/Bezel.htm
http://www.lian-li.com/Product/Acces...indow_Kits.htm

Dragunov · Jan 21, 2007, 08:58 PM

Already thx for ur answers, if somebody knows more info, don't hesitate to post it

Gonna have a look through the cases already submitted here

Also if anybody can show a Chieftec with an alien shape, please post a link, thx

Dragunov · Jan 23, 2007, 03:54 PM

This is the case I found

Thx anyway by helping me

Neshi · Jan 23, 2007, 04:04 PM

what brand is that?

PangingJr · Jan 23, 2007, 04:55 PM

that looks like Raidmax Ninja Black

http://raidmax.com/Products/performa...nja/ninja.html

Dragunov · Jan 23, 2007, 05:18 PM

Recom

A Dutch brand

site: http://www.recom.nl/

~~DudeBoyz~~ · Jan 23, 2007, 09:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PangingJr

that looks like Raidmax Ninja Black

http://raidmax.com/Products/performa...nja/ninja.html

That is a good looking case, especially the interior layout.

Neshi · Jan 23, 2007, 10:34 PM

it certainly looks nice, i kinda like that case in the pic too... of Recom.
Dutch people can do more then just smoke weed then...

~~DudeBoyz~~ · Jan 23, 2007, 11:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Neshi

it certainly looks nice, i kinda like that case in the pic too... of Recom.
Dutch people can do more then just smoke weed then...

lol...

What with these incredibly long video cards (AGP X1950 Pro is one example) the idea of mounting drives sideways looks increasingly convenient.

I had to remove the bottom drive of my 3 bay 3.5" drive holder just to get enough room (BARELY) to put the card in and connect the power to it.

I ended up mounting that drive on the "floor" of the tower case. I screwed 4 mb stands into the bottom of the drive (it has 4 holes just for that), putting rubber feet on the bottom of each of those, lining it up on the side where there was a hole big enough to accommodate a screw, and fastening it snugly in place with a single screw to the side-mount.

I think the whole thing may have been able to be avoided if I had a case with side-oriented drives.

PangingJr · Jan 24, 2007, 06:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DudeBoyz

That is a good looking case, especially the interior layout.

when i first looked at the computer case's pic that you posted above i thought of Raidmax cases and that one sure looks like the Ninja Black from Raidmax.

just looked at the pic again and now i can see the different on them.

Dragunov · Jan 24, 2007, 03:17 PM

Can somebody tell me the correct sizes of this case?

I found some sizes on different sites, but they are all different

Hardware.info:
- Front: 20.2 cm
- Depth: 50 cm
- Hight: 44.5 cm

Eynstein.nl:
- Front: 20 cm
- Depth: 44 cm
- Hight: 43 cm

thx

Jan 21, 2007, 07:56 PM	#1
Dragunov DriverHeaven Addict Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 316 Rep Power: 0	Pc case: alien shape Hi, I like those cases Alienware uses, but is it possible somebody can tell me which brand there exists with the same shape? I live in Belgium and I just need such a case, in fact, such one with the same shape Source: http://www.alienware.com/sub_pages/alienware_case.aspx thx __________________ - Intel Core 2 Duo E6600 + Zalman 9700 LED - MSI P6N (Nvidia 680i chipset), BIOS: P33 - 2GB DDR2 ram Corsair Dominator 1066Mhz - MSI Geforce 8800GTS 640MB - Creative X-Fi Elite Pro - Seagate 320GB 7200/10 - WD Caviar 750GB - Logitech MX-518 - Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit NL

Jan 21, 2007, 08:28 PM	#4
BlueMak HH's Asteroids' Dominator Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Hellas->Macedonia->Thessaloniki Posts: 13,465 Rep Power: 349 System Specs	I am certain that there is at least a UK company that sells very similar looking cases. A year ago I was looking for one and found a couple of places (online) where they were selling them. Can't help you more, but if you look, you will find them. __________________ The people who are regarded as moral luminaries are those who forego ordinary pleasures themselves and find compensation in interfering with the pleasures of others(Bertrand Russell)"You go into Afghanistan, you got guys who slap women around for five years because they didn't wear a veil,You know, guys like that ain't got no manhood left anyway. So it's a hell of a lot of fun to shoot them." - Lt. Gen. James N. Mattis This is slavery, not to speak one's thought. [Euripides-The Phoenician Women (c.411-409 B.C.)] http://www.macedonia.info/FALLACIESANDFACTS.htm *Sic semper tyrannis.*

Jan 21, 2007, 08:58 PM	Thread Starter #8
Dragunov DriverHeaven Addict Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 316 Rep Power: 0	Already thx for ur answers, if somebody knows more info, don't hesitate to post it Gonna have a look through the cases already submitted here Also if anybody can show a Chieftec with an alien shape, please post a link, thx __________________ - Intel Core 2 Duo E6600 + Zalman 9700 LED - MSI P6N (Nvidia 680i chipset), BIOS: P33 - 2GB DDR2 ram Corsair Dominator 1066Mhz - MSI Geforce 8800GTS 640MB - Creative X-Fi Elite Pro - Seagate 320GB 7200/10 - WD Caviar 750GB - Logitech MX-518 - Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit NL

Jan 23, 2007, 03:54 PM	Thread Starter #9
Dragunov DriverHeaven Addict Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 316 Rep Power: 0	This is the case I found Thx anyway by helping me __________________ - Intel Core 2 Duo E6600 + Zalman 9700 LED - MSI P6N (Nvidia 680i chipset), BIOS: P33 - 2GB DDR2 ram Corsair Dominator 1066Mhz - MSI Geforce 8800GTS 640MB - Creative X-Fi Elite Pro - Seagate 320GB 7200/10 - WD Caviar 750GB - Logitech MX-518 - Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit NL

Jan 23, 2007, 04:04 PM	#10
Neshi S.N.A.F.U. Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Wellington, NZ Posts: 3,378 Rep Power: 177 System Specs	what brand is that? __________________ If one does not attach himself to people and desire, never shall his heart be broken. But then, does he ever truly live? Life is just too damn short for if's and maybe's

Jan 21, 2007, 08:07 PM	#2
Zardon DriverHeaven Founder Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 32,480 Rep Power: 179	Alienware don't sell the cases (although ive a black one in my garage waiting for me to build a new system for it), and the case you link to has actually been replaced by the new model over here. (looks basically the same just slightly different accents and shape) http://www.alienware.co.uk/product_p...l_default.aspx

Jan 21, 2007, 08:16 PM	#3
~~DudeBoyz~~ banned Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: USA Posts: 1,677 Rep Power: 0	They are very, very bulky cases, and that heavy plastic door in the front seems a hindrance. I do have an Alienware system, but got it before the big plastic upgrade of the case. My buds have a couple of the new ones, and the cases are just HUGE and I'm not sure I'd be wanting one. To me, they look kinda ugly with the door off, so that may be something to consider. I think I kinda like some of the cases here better: http://www.velocitymicro.com/category.php?cid=12 I think THIS one might be my fave: http://www.velocitymicro.com/images/...GXW-black.html Just wanting to share some info and thoughts. Good luck finding the one you like best.

Jan 21, 2007, 08:42 PM	#5
Zardon DriverHeaven Founder Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 32,480 Rep Power: 179	chieftec used to make similar looking cases, but the alienware ones are quite special.

Jan 21, 2007, 08:48 PM	#6
~~DudeBoyz~~ banned Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: USA Posts: 1,677 Rep Power: 0	My alienware does have Chieftec all over the insides. It's been a very good case - 2.8ghz P4 with 1 gig of RDRAM, etc. Was a good rig at the time, and still holds up well as a second machine.

Jan 23, 2007, 04:55 PM	#11
PangingJr Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 5,989 Rep Power: 71	that looks like Raidmax Ninja Black http://raidmax.com/Products/performa...nja/ninja.html Last edited by PangingJr; Jan 23, 2007 at 05:00 PM.

Jan 23, 2007, 05:18 PM	Thread Starter #12
Dragunov DriverHeaven Addict Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 316 Rep Power: 0	Recom A Dutch brand site: http://www.recom.nl/ __________________ - Intel Core 2 Duo E6600 + Zalman 9700 LED - MSI P6N (Nvidia 680i chipset), BIOS: P33 - 2GB DDR2 ram Corsair Dominator 1066Mhz - MSI Geforce 8800GTS 640MB - Creative X-Fi Elite Pro - Seagate 320GB 7200/10 - WD Caviar 750GB - Logitech MX-518 - Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit NL

Jan 23, 2007, 10:34 PM	#14
Neshi S.N.A.F.U. Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Wellington, NZ Posts: 3,378 Rep Power: 177 System Specs	it certainly looks nice, i kinda like that case in the pic too... of Recom. Dutch people can do more then just smoke weed then... __________________ If one does not attach himself to people and desire, never shall his heart be broken. But then, does he ever truly live? Life is just too damn short for if's and maybe's

Jan 24, 2007, 03:17 PM	Thread Starter #17
Dragunov DriverHeaven Addict Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 316 Rep Power: 0	Can somebody tell me the correct sizes of this case? I found some sizes on different sites, but they are all different Hardware.info: - Front: 20.2 cm - Depth: 50 cm - Hight: 44.5 cm Eynstein.nl: - Front: 20 cm - Depth: 44 cm - Hight: 43 cm thx __________________ - Intel Core 2 Duo E6600 + Zalman 9700 LED - MSI P6N (Nvidia 680i chipset), BIOS: P33 - 2GB DDR2 ram Corsair Dominator 1066Mhz - MSI Geforce 8800GTS 640MB - Creative X-Fi Elite Pro - Seagate 320GB 7200/10 - WD Caviar 750GB - Logitech MX-518 - Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit NL