Sorry Yewen, I think I just found a case better looking that a ATC.

Noni · 3 Feb 2006 at 17:04

Soldham, in japan. I think there great. I would definatly buy one over a ATC.

Noni · 3 Feb 2006 at 17:04

"Waits for ATC fans to disagree, then flame me

"

mosfet · 3 Feb 2006 at 18:19

Shame about the vast number of case fans, any reviews out there?

Outside · 3 Feb 2006 at 18:20

I like black one - specially the model painted red inside:

Outside · 3 Feb 2006 at 18:22

and back of this lovely case:

Outside · 3 Feb 2006 at 18:27

Acording to their page in this black/red case (Alcadia XR-1 Black Knight) we have (google translation

)
The front: 140mm angular ×2
Rear: 92mm angular ×2 (* 3)
HDD holder surface: 120mm angular ×2
VGA/PCI exhaust: 120mm angular ×1

.....

Height 543mm× width 215mm× depth 525mm

Yewen · 3 Feb 2006 at 18:44

Erm looks are personal really, Id take a 110 over it anyday.

The black ones lines are to broken up.

HOWEVER

They look really smart and subtle, more up to date than cases designed in 1999 to 2002.

From the pictures bar a bit of excessive riveting they look top notch quality.

I may be tempted, I say we all put a post each in the product sugestions of ocuk, then I will buy one and do a roundup of ATCS Lian Li and Windy.

HOPEFULLY these look like a 510 type ATCS, you never know noni you may have found the next big high end case maker.

Sumanji · 3 Feb 2006 at 19:00

OMG, I think I just wet myself, the black and red one is SWEET! However I agree with the previous poster, the chrome bolts on the front look a bit naff... would deffo be interested at the right price though...

Suman

Outside · 3 Feb 2006 at 19:02

There is only one problem - from another forum:

I mailed Soldam some time ago about importing Soldam stuff in the UK. They stated that they couldn't/wouldn't, as their products do not comply with European safety regulations. They said that they didn't consider the cost of testing for compliance to be worth the cost & hassle.

Yewen · 3 Feb 2006 at 19:04

The bolts are obviously removeable.

Sounds like a easy mod to me!

There are no real reliable reviews from what I can see though. Looks like if I can find one I will have to just take a risk.

I mailed Soldam some time ago about importing Soldam stuff in the UK. They stated that they couldn't/wouldn't, as their products do not comply with European safety regulations. They said that they didn't consider the cost of testing for compliance to be worth the cost & hassle.

You could still get ONE imported as a gift.

Sumanji · 3 Feb 2006 at 19:07

You could import one but shipping will be total rapage I imagine... also makes you wonder what corners they cut exactly to make it unsafe for Europe

Suman

Yewen · 3 Feb 2006 at 19:13

It will probs be safe for Europe, just getting the paper saying it is costs money.

Outside · 3 Feb 2006 at 19:16

What about this one

Ok - so who have friends in Japan?

or in US because Soldam is shipping cases to US via UPS i think...

Yewen · 3 Feb 2006 at 19:26

Yeh I had a look at that one.

Its nice in a un-subtle way! Love the recessed power button!

Outside · 3 Feb 2006 at 19:30

Couple of pics - looks like really nice case - shame that we cannot buy it here

mosfet · 3 Feb 2006 at 19:45

As always, if there's enough demand, Gibbo will order.

Yewen · 3 Feb 2006 at 20:19

Well lets see how many people are interested, although the lack of EU safety cerc may be a problem.

Im interested in one for sure, just for the curiosity value, as these look as though they have the potential to be great.

Outside · 3 Feb 2006 at 20:27

Price could be a problem. Big black/red case will cost in Japan almost 65000 Yen - which is something about 300 pounds :eek:

Click me

Yewen · 3 Feb 2006 at 20:29

£300 is nothing really, you can pay easily over £500 for some cases....