Case with RGB USB ports

HoneyBadger · 22 Dec 2017 at 19:10

Earlier this week, Linus tech tips posted the following:

https://twitter.com/linustech/status/941453231900651520?lang=en

From the comments, I think this is a prototype case, does anyone know anything about it? I’m a bit of a RGB whore so it’s got my interest.

ZXSpectrum · 2 Jan 2018 at 11:40

I have a feeling that is from a manufacturer that will be offering it as a addon to a current cases as well as a RGB variant of new cases.

Glanza · 2 Jan 2018 at 11:46

No doubt it'll either be Coolermaster or Thermaltake, Corsair will probably jump on this quick as they seem to want to have everything and anything with RGB.

ToTheMax · 3 Jan 2018 at 11:23

Sigh, wish this RGB nonsense would die down. I just don't get turning a computer into a Christmas tree.

Glanza · 3 Jan 2018 at 12:04

Younger generation love it, they don't care what spec the PC is aslong as it's got RGB lighting.

HoneyBadger · 3 Jan 2018 at 16:34

I care about spec, but I do like a bit of colour...and at 38, I wouldn't say I'm young anymore!

bremen1874 · 3 Jan 2018 at 16:42

I still wish this 'fad' for having case windows would go away.

ZXSpectrum · 5 Jan 2018 at 12:04

I know, for home/gaming fair enough. But when you struggle to find a case that suits your needs for a corporate customer then find out it has a window its a pain. We had to buy hundreds of additional side panels when we used Corsair 450D. And we still have hundreds of windowed ones in storage.. lol

Ace Modder · 5 Jan 2018 at 12:28

this is why antec are releasing the P110 silent version.

solid side panels!

perfect for business/corporate use

JediFragger · 5 Jan 2018 at 12:38

Sweet Jesus....!

They missed a trick though, headphone/mic jacks ffs!!!!!!!!!!!!

LePhuronn · 5 Jan 2018 at 13:43

ZXSpectrum said:
I know, for home/gaming fair enough. But when you struggle to find a case that suits your needs for a corporate customer then find out it has a window its a pain. We had to buy hundreds of additional side panels when we used Corsair 450D. And we still have hundreds of windowed ones in storage.. lol

Why would a window for a corporate customer be an issue? It's a case with bits in it to do a corporate job, if they're concerned about aesthetics then they're spending their money in the wrong place.

JediFragger · 5 Jan 2018 at 14:28

Thank Christ we have Fractal to fall back on in these times of madness.......

ZXSpectrum · 5 Jan 2018 at 16:41

LePhuronn said:
Why would a window for a corporate customer be an issue? It's a case with bits in it to do a corporate job, if they're concerned about aesthetics then they're spending their money in the wrong place.

Doesn't work like that, people who sign off workstations for productivity do not want them adorned with a window to see all the bits inside, flashy lights etc, as it is seen as a gaming trend. A company that spends thousands of pounds on a productivity workstation want just that, a system that will enable said company to make money, not look flashy or play games. How many HP/Dell/Fujitsu/Supermicro workstations do you see with a side window...? As far as i know, none!

LePhuronn · 5 Jan 2018 at 16:47

And yet when I've built productivity workstations for corporate clients, they've taken issue when I've charged more for replacement panels to remove windows.

You pay for the kit inside and its performance, not what the thing looks like. And if a client is bothered by what the thing looks like then their priorities are wrong. Which is an ongoing argument I have when clients insist Macs are better.

ZXSpectrum · 5 Jan 2018 at 18:52

Not experienced that at all. Then again we work with case manufacturers and get quantity discounts for the panels. The cost is incorporated into a solution. At the end of the day if a customer has an issue with paying an additional ten pounds on a 3grand plus system there is other issues.

LePhuronn · 5 Jan 2018 at 18:56

The wonders of life as we all have different experiences. I don't do volume stuff so we're coming at things from different angles.

ZXSpectrum · 10 Jan 2018 at 09:29

No worries at all. Its great talking about things like this

NirK · 18 Jan 2018 at 17:21

ToTheMax said:
Sigh, wish this RGB nonsense would die down. I just don't get turning a computer into a Christmas tree.

Well depends on how you do it... you can get a glass side panel and some subtle RGB and it can look very good, or you can get a tacky case and fill it with rainbow RGB everything and it will look terrible.. this "RGB USB" though is going a bit far.

HoneyBadger · 13 Mar 2018 at 22:15

It turns out that the case was accidentally revealed on Amazon and Corsair. It’s the new Corsair 1000D.

And it’s huge! 30KG Bare, capable of housing two systems. EATX, ITX.

Glanza · 14 Mar 2018 at 12:29

Of course it's Corsair, wasn't far off with my guess.