$2400 Computer Case - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: rrinker
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: February 12, 2016, 02:51:47 pm
content: While I find it kind of neat, I don't find it $2400 neat. I'm sure I'm not their target market though, and others may love this thing. But I'm the kind of guy who doesn't even get windowed cases - my computer usually sits on the floor to the right of my desk, obscuring any windows. I build my computers as a tool, so no flashy LEDs or EL, just plain cases (although not the uber cheap ones, their construction quality tends to make even Harbor Freight tools look like top professional products in comparison), etc. Next one will be my first foray into ultra tiny, to go on the new workbench I am building, I want a small box that I can just mount to the back of the LCD, and since it won't be used for gaming or 3D rendering, it doesn't need space for a hefty graphics card.There's a lot of moving part in that thing- hope it's well built. I did see one specialty case I considered buying - years ago there was one made in the shape of a railroad locomotive (steam), which could even move on its wheels. The Tom's Hardware folks took it to a real railroad and photographed it sitting on a real locomotive and also on the real track. Be perfect for a machine running my model railroad.

author: Brumby
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: February 12, 2016, 02:54:32 pm
content: For $2400, I would have expected fully fluid movement - spectacular bells and whistles and lots more of it..... and then get my head read for tossing all that money on something that won't fit under my desk.

author: PA0PBZ
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: February 12, 2016, 02:58:56 pm
content: All I can think of is:

author: Brumby
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: February 12, 2016, 03:00:53 pm
content: YEAH! That's what it should have morphed into - then got up and walked around the room.

author: rrinker
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: February 12, 2016, 03:05:05 pm
content: Someone's probably done that. Though a human size one ought to contain a multi cpu server class board with a few TB of storage and multiple GPUs. I little 2 foot tall version with a standard PC inside would be neat.Neatest one I've seen was the one yesterday which was basically a giant heatsink. Cube case, top and bottom plate and then 4 big heat sinks. Overclocked I7 and dual video cards - not a fan to be found, passively cooled by the massive heatsinks. Could use one of those running coin mining or something this weekend as the temperatures plummet here.

author: XOIIO
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: February 12, 2016, 04:38:27 pm
content: Well, it's been a year and it's slightly less shaky. Neat, but still needs work, and commits you to either liquid cooling or a clean room.

author: Dave
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: February 13, 2016, 02:14:17 am
content: Wow that looks tacky. You would expect such an expensive thing to be stiff and have fluid motion. Must have been designed by someone with zero knowledge of mechanical engineering.

author: ciccio
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: February 13, 2016, 05:10:05 pm
content: I'ts nice, but I believe that, because of these open slots, it will not be EMC complaint..If you use it opened compliance is surely NOT guaranteed..

author: SL4P
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: February 14, 2016, 11:25:35 pm
content: Quote from: ciccio on February 13, 2016, 05:10:05 pmAnd cooling consistency / dust protection is an issue.All those gaps will be dust magnets from the external airflow.Well, at least the video starts with the logo for 'BS' Mods.

author: Vgkid
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: February 15, 2016, 01:39:12 am
content: At that price, i hope it would satisfy all of my sexual needs.

author: XOIIO
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: February 15, 2016, 11:04:14 am
content: Quote from: blueskull on February 14, 2016, 11:55:58 pmThere is one consistent person advertising on kijiji (like craigslist) and the main feature of at least one computer they advertise is that it has "over 200 led's".No specifications listed, and I can see why, it's a pretty crappy old system, probably core 2 duo, but they want a ludicrous amount. I guess there's an LED shortage.

author: rrinker
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: February 15, 2016, 01:29:52 pm
content: Hmm, maybe I should make a computer with absolutely no LEDs - any that are on the MB, suck them off. No case LEDs. The ones in the Ethernet connector? Disconnect them.Then start a rumor that LEDs give off some sort of harmful radiation and you should eliminate all LEDs in your house. Covering them with tape isn't good enough.

author: Zbig
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: February 16, 2016, 08:00:53 am
content: He's managed to build all that yet he haven't figured out how to make it complete the "transformation" without him keeping his finger on the button the whole time? Or performing a programmed sequence without the need for several different buttons for each function? What a killjoy. But still, impressive.

author: lapm
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: February 16, 2016, 08:25:02 am
content: 2400$? They must have had some prop maker make that, sure would explain price tag...Somehow i expect much more functionality and smooth movement for that price...