Metal Framed Cases Rust

BFG_9000 · 8 Dec 2007 at 18:25

Had an Antec P182 for about 6 months and have noticed that on the metal grill front where the 120mm fan filters fit has a few specks of rust that are starting to show, I did notice also during my build that on some of the joins in the case showed some rust, having seen this on a few metal framed cases, I think I will go back to Aluminium case like the trusted Akasa Eclipse 62 which are not prone to these problems..

TUNSTALL_NICK · 9 Dec 2007 at 19:26

you need a dehumidifer,this should help!

slowrunner · 9 Dec 2007 at 19:38

My current case is 7 years old and cost about £18 new, not a speck of rust on it.

MikeHunt79 · 9 Dec 2007 at 19:44

Rat look case

I'm sure the guys in motors would tell you all about rust, but I always thought PC cases were made from Alu or Stainless Steel...

InvaderGIR · 9 Dec 2007 at 19:44

Both steel and aluminum are metal.

Sounds like you have a damp house though, which isn't going to help the situation.

InvG

InvaderGIR · 9 Dec 2007 at 19:45

MikeHunt79 said:
Rat look case

I'm sure the guys in motors would tell you all about rust, but I always thought PC cases were made from Alu or Stainless Steel...

The cheaper/no alu ones are made from mild steel, screw stainless, that'd cost more and not be worth it, alu has a much nicer finish, although they are similar.

InvG

MikeHunt79 · 9 Dec 2007 at 19:59

Both of my good cases are stainless, and were around £40... I guess they aren't as common as I thought tho...

By the looks of it tho, I do have a few old cases which appear to be steel.

InvaderGIR · 9 Dec 2007 at 20:26

Didn't know any came in stainless, only ever knew of them in mild steel and alu.

InvG

BFG_9000 · 9 Dec 2007 at 22:33

InvaderGIR said:
Both steel and aluminum are metal.

Sounds like you have a damp house though, which isn't going to help the situation.

InvG

Bought two P182's from diffrent suppliers and they both **Arrived** with small flecks of rust where the metal was cut & rolled in the factory.. Nothing to do with the house..

MikeHunt79 · 9 Dec 2007 at 22:38

InvaderGIR said:
Didn't know any came in stainless, only ever knew of them in mild steel and alu.

InvG

I would link but it would b breaking the rules...

I may grab a couple of pics sometime tho, it's pretty shiny.

R B Customs · 10 Dec 2007 at 12:51

My TJ07 is starting to rust too :/

BFG_9000 · 10 Dec 2007 at 12:55

R B Customs said:
My TJ07 is starting to rust too :/

I sence a hint of self promotion...

R B Customs · 10 Dec 2007 at 13:05

Rust must be happening at a production level. Maybe after the pannles have been cut?

It would take YEARS for it to rust in your home... unless you live on the coast, and sit outside:/

BFG_9000 said:
I sence a hint of self promotion...

Sorry mate, I was trying to be funny... my sense of humor is just a little rusty at the moment.

I'll get my coat

BFG_9000 · 10 Dec 2007 at 18:10

R B Customs said:
Rust must be happening at a production level. Maybe after the pannles have been cut?

It would take YEARS for it to rust in your home... unless you live on the coast, and sit outside:/

Sorry mate, I was trying to be funny... my sense of humor is just a little rusty at the moment.

I'll get my coat

Yes that makes sense: Rust must be happening at a production level. Maybe after the pannles have been cut?

No problems M8 no harm intended..

Had a look at your *BIOSHOCK* Case, and I must say its very nice..Well done.

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Metal Framed Cases Rust