Ok, I'm hoping to upgrade this summer, and when I do, I'm doing it from the ground up to create a cool PC, and most importantly, a quiet PC...
Story so far...
I've got a Chieftec BX-02 case, one of the older models, which has served me faithfully for many years. BUT, there is room for improvement.
Notably:
- Not enough space for routing cables - it's a mess in there
- I hate the fact that there's not enough depth to be able to easily get drives out in the cages, I'd much rather have side loading hard drive racks
- Not enough filtering - I keep meaning to make some filters out of tights or foam, but this is a dusty case, no two ways about it.
To illustrate the above points...
http://www.k-designs.org.uk/pc/side-off.jpg
Currently using 4 Sharkoon 80mm fans with voltage controllers to drop the RPM right down, along with an Enermax Noisetaker supply, and the case is pretty quiet when running, just a background hum
.
So, what I was wondering about doing was buying the updated version, the LBX
+ has side loading hard drive rack
+ has increased depth
- but would need new fans (doesn't take 80mm)
- still needs filters making
I was wondering about opinions on the LBX case, and also other suggestions based on my criteria. I'll say now, I'm NOT looking to spend a lot of money on a case. £200 might buy me a beautiful case, but it's never going to happen. I've always liked Chieftec for their cost/quality balance, so I'll pay what I need to to get something decent, but I won't pay daft money for a case.
Cheers in advance for any replies
Story so far...
I've got a Chieftec BX-02 case, one of the older models, which has served me faithfully for many years. BUT, there is room for improvement.
Notably:
- Not enough space for routing cables - it's a mess in there
- I hate the fact that there's not enough depth to be able to easily get drives out in the cages, I'd much rather have side loading hard drive racks
- Not enough filtering - I keep meaning to make some filters out of tights or foam, but this is a dusty case, no two ways about it.
To illustrate the above points...
http://www.k-designs.org.uk/pc/side-off.jpg
Currently using 4 Sharkoon 80mm fans with voltage controllers to drop the RPM right down, along with an Enermax Noisetaker supply, and the case is pretty quiet when running, just a background hum
.So, what I was wondering about doing was buying the updated version, the LBX
+ has side loading hard drive rack
+ has increased depth
- but would need new fans (doesn't take 80mm)
- still needs filters making
I was wondering about opinions on the LBX case, and also other suggestions based on my criteria. I'll say now, I'm NOT looking to spend a lot of money on a case. £200 might buy me a beautiful case, but it's never going to happen. I've always liked Chieftec for their cost/quality balance, so I'll pay what I need to to get something decent, but I won't pay daft money for a case.
Cheers in advance for any replies
