Eclipse...Metal Aloy Front Cover?

sagaboy2 · 10 Jan 2006 at 18:46

I have heard this said, is it true can you buy a metal alloy version of the plastic front panel or is it just rubbish?

Yewen · 10 Jan 2006 at 19:01

I have not seen one, you could always consider making your own!

WJA96 · 10 Jan 2006 at 20:23

There is supposed to be a magnesium one - but I have REALLY searched and I could not find one.

Someone posted in a Case Central thread a few months ago and hinted that the original incarnation of the Eclipse (before Akasa took it on) had this magnesium front panel.

But as I don't know what the case was called before, that doesn't help us much. Anyone know?

Gangster · 10 Jan 2006 at 20:55

I think the case was called SR-71 before akasa 're-branded' it and stamped the akasa logo on the front and named it eclipse.

I think i might make my own front for it soon, the case is so damn good - shame the front lets it down

Yewen · 10 Jan 2006 at 21:07

The case was indeed called the SR-71, although I think it had the plastic front aswell.

sagaboy2 · 10 Jan 2006 at 21:15

Damn, not way I could may my own in the same shape as the original one

Guess ill have to put up with it for now

Yewen · 10 Jan 2006 at 21:19

Get a Lian Li

You could get a local machine shop to make you one, should not be to expensive and would give you a super desirable case.

sagaboy2 · 10 Jan 2006 at 22:26

dont you dare tell me to get Lian Li

Mayb, ill look into it, because they can use laser tech to scan it ect....

Mark A · 11 Jan 2006 at 09:58

I think there would be high demand for alloy fronts for the eclipse, if the price was right that is. Maybe if someone here owns a or has access to a machine shop then they could make a few bob. A nice brushed aluminum front in the same shape as the plastic one :cool:

, magnesium would be even better but mega expensive i should imagine. I think the Lian Li case fronts look a bit bland tbh, i much prefere the eclipse but would be better if it was alloy. All black brushed aluminum the the Akasa logo could be in silver aluminium :cool:

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Mark

Mark A · 11 Jan 2006 at 12:05

I believe the case was called globalwin 61f1 aluminum server case before Akasa rebadged it, its exactly the same apart from silver. So is the SR-71 the black version or sumat?.

Mark

Yewen · 11 Jan 2006 at 16:10

The sr71 was the black version, I also think the cooling vents were altered, its identical to the Eclipse.

Although I do not really know why people moan about a case which is one of the best out there bar the front!

If Lian Li made a case like the eclipse. Would have a side mounted fan and aluminium everywhere and command a price tag of £180 probably.

Its a superb case for the money and if it was around the money, its between that and a pc7se for me.

But as I said earlier your local machine shop might be able to help you out with it

Mark A · 11 Jan 2006 at 16:29

i dont moan about the front, infact i like it, thats why i bought the case but an alloy front would look the nuts. I wouldnt go to the extent of getting one made but if they were to be made available at the right price id prolly buy one.

Mark

Yewen · 11 Jan 2006 at 16:31

Yeh. Shame they are not would be a cool optional extra.

If they did do the front I would be tempted to rate it as the second best case out imo!

V1000+ first of course, but its just my opinion.

Sandmaster500 · 11 Jan 2006 at 19:38

Was called SavRow SR-71 Blackbird before it became the eclipse

Is it just me or would a "magnesium" front be a really bad idea, major oxidation problems. Don't know about magnesium alloy though, whats so special about it. Never heard of it being used for cases before.

Probs would cost a fair bit to have one custom made though, spose it might be worth it as it would be pretty different

HighlandeR · 11 Jan 2006 at 20:41

I see where peeps are coming from the case front is a bit plasticy and not quite fitting in with the rest of the case itself.

But its still nice and better looking then most, I ponder if the Antec P180 would have been better but I do digg the design and 2x 120mm fan support, and the size is massive.

I didnt like the bright leds though so disconnected them + noticed the light wondered to the other leds...

WJA96 · 11 Jan 2006 at 20:44

I've just sent an e-mail off to Hoojum as they do that sort of custom thing. I almost dread to think of the cost, but the kudos should be special.

Mark A · 11 Jan 2006 at 21:57

Is it just me or would a "magnesium" front be a really bad idea, major oxidation problems.

Its not the magnesium used at school that disolves in water

, its used for mp3 players and tool gear boxes and stuff, its stronger than aluminium and lighter and looks nice to boot.

Mark

sagaboy2 · 11 Jan 2006 at 22:22

disolves in water....what you talking about fool, only "burns" in steam. its "disolves" in acid.

sagaboy2 · 11 Jan 2006 at 22:23

WJA96 said:
I've just sent an e-mail off to Hoojum as they do that sort of custom thing. I almost dread to think of the cost, but the kudos should be special.

OO cool, let us know the details of what they say to you.

SoliD · 12 Jan 2006 at 18:06

Mark A said:
I believe the case was called globalwin 61f1 aluminum server case before Akasa rebadged it, its exactly the same apart from silver. So is the SR-71 the black version or sumat?.

Mark

i got one of those

, luckily the front is sprayed silver so it doesnt look complete crap, has a side panel with inbuilt fan too.