My First Build - BitFenix Shinobi

Lunawolfy · 4 Aug 2011 at 14:52

Looks good

Shikarilol · 6 Aug 2011 at 01:44

Didn't really like the look of that case when I first saw it... but i'm really considering buying that for my next build.

Anyone have any comparisons between that and the Zalman Z9?

dirtychinchilla · 6 Aug 2011 at 14:13

Cheers guys

Hopefully in the next week or so I'll be making a few upgrades. Still saving up for a graphics card annoyingly!

I recently upgraded the wireless card as the one I had was rather old. I've filled even fan spot but now need a fan controller...that's another thing to buy! Still can't afford an SSD either and I want to put in a sound card.

In the next couple of weeks I'll be modding the window out, and also the logo, so I'll have some pics with updates then.

I've also recently installed an LED light strip which you'll see when I sort the window out...

Keep watching, stuff will eventually happen. I want this pc to be a beast, and I want it to look sweet!

Cheers,
Jono

Jony27 · 6 Aug 2011 at 14:34

Shikarilol said:
Didn't really like the look of that case when I first saw it... but i'm really considering buying that for my next build.

Anyone have any comparisons between that and the Zalman Z9?

build log with the z9.
http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?t=18288208

basically,
if you want the best price/features ratio with a bit of bling, then the Z9+ is the case you want, comes with 4 fans(3 LEDs),fan controller,window.

if you want a clean nad simplistic look then get the shinobi, comes with 2 non-LED fans,tinted window and and a matt/rubbery finish.

Tokin · 22 Aug 2011 at 20:20

I really like this case,Just one thing that lets it dont it the grill on the window,But thats just my opinion.

Randomface74 · 22 Aug 2011 at 20:24

nice work - especially as it's your first build.

the second will be pimp

dirtychinchilla · 23 Aug 2011 at 10:07

Tokin said:
I really like this case,Just one thing that lets it dont it the grill on the window,But thats just my opinion.

It is a nice case. I will, at some point, be replacing the whole window. The grill is terrible.

billysielu said:
nice work - especially as it's your first build.

the second will be pimp

Haha thanks man. It's all a bit tidier now, though I still need a few more parts and an extender for the CPU power.

Jasonst888 · 23 Aug 2011 at 10:14

Did you get the H50 in? It deffo fits.

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CB-000-NX Nzxt do a whole range of very nice braided cable extenders to! Worth a look.

John101 · 23 Aug 2011 at 11:28

Nice rig! thinking of using the case for my next build....

dirtychinchilla · 24 Aug 2011 at 17:51

It's a nice case, highly recommended. Though the window is rubbish.

The H50 fit in the end; I was doing it wrong. Thanks for the link to the cables, I'll look into it.

Tokin · 24 Aug 2011 at 23:16

Could you tell me where I could find the cables please.

Jasonst888 · 25 Aug 2011 at 00:05

?? which cables? the nzxt ones?
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/productlist.php?groupid=701&catid=1428&subid=1689

Caseh · 25 Aug 2011 at 01:20

I'm wanting to buy this case! I just can't find anywhere to make sure that the Corsair a50 will fit in this case? Does anyone know?

Thanks, Cas.

Apem · 25 Aug 2011 at 03:43

Yeah NZXT cables are ok but the Bitfenix ones are cheaper and better quality.

rocsen · 29 Aug 2011 at 12:42

dirtychinchilla said:
It's a nice case, highly recommended. Though the window is rubbish.

The H50 fit in the end; I was doing it wrong. Thanks for the link to the cables, I'll look into it.

What's wrong with the window?

dirtychinchilla · 29 Aug 2011 at 12:43

You can't see through it because it's too small and most of the space is taken up by a fan grill which no one is ever likely to use...

rocsen · 29 Aug 2011 at 12:46

dirtychinchilla said:
You can't see through it because it's too small and most of the space is taken up by a fan grill which no one is ever likely to use...

It's handy if you run crossfire/SLI. With 2 cards sandwiched, a blast of direct cool air makes a huge difference.

dirtychinchilla · 29 Aug 2011 at 12:47

I guess so, not for the standard user really tho. It's certainly not for me.

rocsen · 29 Aug 2011 at 12:50

I'm about to place a order for one. Thing is, I recently bought aftermarket coolers for my crossfire setup and they stick about 4cm above the cards. Don't think I'll be able to fit a side fan on there. So wonder if I shouldn't just go for the non-window version.

Hyburnate · 29 Aug 2011 at 12:51

I don't think someone running SLI or Crossfiire would be using a case like that, its a nice case but someone who usually runs Crosssfire etc they would use a modded case or something.