Weeeeelllllll? What's it like, bistro ? It has been well over thirty minutes !
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Weeeeelllllll? What's it like, bistro ? It has been well over thirty minutes !
QoH, slow eater. https://discussions.virtualdr.com/
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Naaaa....he's chewin' the tape off. https://discussions.virtualdr.com/
Slow my foot, I think he got diverted https://discussions.virtualdr.com/
Who wants to bet he has to make a second machine https://discussions.virtualdr.com/ So he canuse it
greengoose
No argument on vdr from here.
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Come on bistro! I'm gettin' a blister from Refreshin' every 15 seconds ! https://discussions.virtualdr.com/
Hey! Greengoose! Your idea worked! The case was inside the cardboard!!(What a great forum!) https://discussions.virtualdr.com/
Anyway...here's the scoop. Very nice. Very roomy inside. Some good features:
The hard drive "cage" (2x hard drives) drops below all the bays--nice touch. Leaves the bottom 3.5 free to install a ZIP or LS120 drive.
The wires from the front (hd light, power switch etc.) are combined into a ribbon, not separate wires--keeps things real tidy--cuts down on the "spaghetti bowl" effect.
An additional fan grill on the back for installing an exhaust fan--hoo-hah!
The mobo sits on a series of "dimples" built into the right side--interesting, but I'd feel better putting a plastic wafer washer between the mobo and the dimples when mounted with the mobo offset screws (they're small paper thin washers--available at computer stores, Radio Shack).
The bays are slide-type--convenient. The case is supplied with enough slide brackets to accomodate 2x 5.25 drives and two 3.5 drives--if you want to mount an additional 5.25 drive, you'll have to purchase the slide bracket from the company or computer store.
Came with a generous amount of screws, but no mobo offset screws. No problem really--have quite a few and your new mobos should have some---again, readily available from the stores.
You can order a metal thumbscrew to replace the rear side-screw( for quick access), but you can also pick up a packet of those from any good computer store. Recommend them.
The left side at the bottom is vented---extra cooling; especially if you have an exhaust fan in the rear.
Anyway, very pleased with the case so far.
From preliminary inspection, I'd say this would be a great one for your new systems.
Any questions?
I have a couple.....Is it beige? and what took you so long ! https://discussions.virtualdr.com/
How many of those Wafer washers, or do they come several in a bag ?
What else did ya get?
[This message has been edited by Queen_of_Hearts (edited 01-09-2001).]
Sounds like the case on the inside is very functional and roomy. Air flow should be better than normal as it has good volume or cubes. Will it be easy to access from both sides?
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No...that's the only problem that I see...it's neon lime green. https://discussions.virtualdr.com/ Yes, it's beige. Hey, it was a good dinner...needed to savor it. Then I had to open the box---wanted to be careful so I used a stick of butter to cut the tape. The I inspected the case. Then had to type my dissertation above. Time marches on.... https://discussions.virtualdr.com/
Greengoose: Air flow should be excellent. One however: the right side comes off easily enough, but the mobo tray is NOT removable. Little odd. But there really isn't any need to access from the right side--lots of room to manuever from the left.
That sounds good enough. Can't remember, which powersupply did you get?
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I'm with Mosaic1: Reading books/tutorials is great (and necessary)--but there's nothing like getting in there and getting your hands dirty to learn. Just tinkering around, asking questions, tinker some more and ask more questions.
No, that feature is so that the motherboard is protected if you lay it down during construction.
Mosaic1
Not revenge, just easier to get the ISA/PCI cards in and secured for right handed people https://discussions.virtualdr.com/
Much easier.Believe me.
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[This message has been edited by Train (edited 01-09-2001).]
You're right, Train. Shouldn't take very long to transfer all the stuff over. Will be interesting to take some temperature readings and compare before and after.
BTW, check the space where you are going to put the case. This one measures 16 3/4" tall (with the foot pads on), 7 3/4 " wide, and just under 18 1/2" (add 1/4 inch if you use thumbscrews for the back). if you use a computer desk with a case "cubbyhole", make
sure there's space and plenty of room in the back for exhaust (preferably a big hole in the back of the desk).
Train, you gonna get one now that it has room for the LS120 is it?
Mosaic, The sleeper cometh forth. Hah, I was right. That's great and you don't know how great. Anyone who has done what you just described knows to what I refer. You know also and I could tell you when I knew too, about you. Outstanding and my compliments.
You are The Sleeper.
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