[svlug] Computer Case Sanity Check

Sargun Dhillon xbmodder at gmail.com
Thu May 17 21:30:05 PDT 2007


Just check out a few things: Make sure there is enough space in the case,
you usually don't want your hard drives back-to-back. Also, look at cooling,
make sure the case has adequate cooling. Many cases do neat things like
temperature monitoring. Try to get an easy access case is what I recommend.

On 5/17/07, Chris Miller <lordsauronthegreat at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> I just wanted to run this past a tech-savvy group for a sanity check.
> I was thinking of upgrading the resting place of my pride and joy (two
> Western Digital Raptor SATA150 hard drives) and wanted to know if
> anyone has anything to say about that case.  I have another 500W PSU
> I'd use instead (not enough molex adapters on that one to run a
> toaster IMHO) but the case itself.  Does anyone know anything about
> this case?  Is it sane to want it?
>
> http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811164060
>
> I ask you guys 'cause for the most part you've built your own machines
> at least once before and have been 'round the block when it comes to
> the saying "Beware of programmers who carry screwdrivers."
>
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