What size case?

[Drexor69]

Re: What size case?

That thing weighs a ton.

Literally...

[^nUbl4z0r(!)]

Re: What size case?

The Lanboy isnt tooo flimsy...just as long as you dont throw it :p

[disfigured]

Re: What size case?

FULL TOWER IS A NO NO for Lans, i got my Thermaltake armor

Case is about 32lbs + components = 45lbs+

stick with a decent mid tower.

I built with an Armour too. About the only case I could stand looking at. I like straight lines, plain, and black.

But when I got it and felt the weight I was considering installing two wire pulls to make hefting it around easier.

Something like these wirepulls (draw pulls).

I'd probably add a large washer to the underside to better spread out the point at which it puts stress on the case. I was planning on putting two perpendicular to the front of the case, one rear, one forward. Sort of give it a servring tray type of grip. But I ended up not doing it. I don't go to LAN's much anymore.

But you could probably do this to any case. If you pick the right wirepull for style and color , it could be a nice custom thing for your case. Easy too, 4 holes the proper span from each other, and a couple of washers.

Personally I like the large cases for air flow. I'm using no additional case cooling or higher end cpu cooling, and my temps are fine, even under the pounding I give it nightly.

You can also by a LAN strap that will fit most "boxy" cases. That makes it lugging easier.

[Fuxy_Muxy]

Re: What size case?

i like the look of the Thermaltake Tsunami...its nice, clean, and not that cheesy looking... its a mid tower case and weighs like a 1.5 lbs. (i think) more than the Lanboy one..

i'd say go for any mid tower Antec or Thermaltake...
Thermaltake Tsunami Specs:

http://www.thermaltakeusa.com/product/Chassis/midtower/tsunami/bwa/bwa.asp

Antec Lanboy Specs:

http://www.antec.com/specs/SuperLanBoy_spe.html

its all up to you though...in ur posistion, i would get the Tsunami if u wanted looks, or get the super lanboy for ease of transport...either way would be fine but since they are so close in weight, id take the Tsunami -FTW...

[ThefT]

Re: What size case?

yeah im not into looks that much...just want something pretty basic until u look inside :)

[Sir. bzb]

Re: What size case?

I think you have weigh up how ofton you are actually going to need to transport your pc. If its just occasional i wouldnt suffer the limitations of a tiny case.
Also consider how your going to transport it, do you want it to look desirable to thieves?

[ThefT]

Re: What size case?

yeah its not going to be transported often....and it goes into a car like 10 ft from my house so it wont get stolen