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bharat_14101991 Original post #1
Dec 28, 2012 at 1:07 AM
My friend wants to show off between his group so he wants an cabinet to which he can add lots of lights(i will help him in this task), so please suggest something in 2-3k that has awesome looks+ lots of space to add new fans and led strips. Can he get usb 3 in it?
sukesh1090
Dec 28, 2012 at 1:00 PM
try source 210 elite or even corsair carbide 200R.
Thetrueblueviking
Dec 28, 2012 at 3:08 PM
For show off - you ll need something with a side window panel.
I would suggest a CM elite 431 and adding led strips/fans and cfls into it.
sukesh1090
Dec 28, 2012 at 10:28 PM
^^
i guess there is a version of source 210 which comes with a side panel window but not sure about that.
Thetrueblueviking
Dec 29, 2012 at 1:24 AM
In that case - ur friend should get whatevers cheaper (source with side panel window and cm 431) and invest the saved money in modding.
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Dec 29, 2012 at 10:18 AM
Thanx alot guys... Will suggest these to my friend. Rest is his choice
The Incinerator
Dec 29, 2012 at 1:16 PM
Antec X1 for show offs at that budget.
sumonpathak
Dec 29, 2012 at 1:19 PM
  • get a tin ka dabba...
  • strip away the metals..
  • keep the frame..
  • paint it..
  • use plexi glass as side panels and stuff...
Rajat Giri
Dec 29, 2012 at 1:32 PM
Take a look at new Cooler Master K380....
Theitdepot - Cooler Master K380 USB 3.0 With Side Window ATX Mid Tower Computer Case For APAC Only (RC-K380-KWN1)
it has 1 USB 3.0 port and a transparent side window....Its a new budget gaming chassis from Cooler Master.
d6bmg
d6bmg #10
Dec 29, 2012 at 2:07 PM
CoolerMaster Elite 430 is another good option..
Best option is open bench setup. :p
sukesh1090
Dec 29, 2012 at 4:30 PM
+1 for both CM K380 and open bench setup.:wink:

@rajat giri,
btw good find buddy.
B
Dec 29, 2012 at 6:40 PM
@sumonpathak i was gonna try the samething with my tin ka dabba cabby... Nice idea... But my friend want to spend money, he wont understand. Thanx for the idea.

@all k380 looks good too, but i'm struck between 7fans of nzxt source and 4 fans of k380.

Btw open bench setup means the setup suggested by sumonpathak?
sumonpathak
Dec 29, 2012 at 7:03 PM
Open bench :p
*i.imgur.com/q1BVH.jpg
B
Dec 29, 2012 at 7:09 PM
Awesome... You sir, have inspired me... M surely gonna do it now. But how do you cope up with dust? Domt say regular cleaning :-(
sumonpathak
Dec 29, 2012 at 7:13 PM
err....regular cleaning...u can more present pic in my FB profile :p
Or PM me...
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Dec 29, 2012 at 7:52 PM
How to cut the iron sheet if needed?
sumonpathak
Dec 29, 2012 at 8:06 PM
erm...lathe? or plasma cutting XD
Rajat Giri
Dec 29, 2012 at 8:09 PM
@sukesh1090 Thanks...My friend bought that chassis recently.Its the best option for budget gaming right now.
B
Dec 29, 2012 at 8:17 PM
Something that can be done at home? Nai toh lathe machine toh colg mein padi hai :-D

@rajat thanx alot for the suggestion dude... Sent the two choices to my friend, cm k380 and nzxt source 210 elite.
B
Dec 29, 2012 at 11:30 PM
Yes i know its dusty, but i asked cause it is more prone to dust than the normal cabinet, i dont want mine to look dusty

But the mobo in pic looks fine to me, or it looks fine just to me?

But the mobo in pic looks fine to me, or it looks fine just to me?
sukesh1090
Dec 30, 2012 at 12:23 AM
@sumonpathak,
bro,did you get those SATA cables with your mobo or you bought it separately?
if you bought it separately where did you get those?
thanks.
sumonpathak
Dec 30, 2012 at 12:41 AM
got them with my mobo..they are standard cables provided with ROG
sukesh1090
Dec 30, 2012 at 4:10 PM
^^oh ok thanks.they look nice.:mrgreen: