Full Version: Slick hackintosh cases
heres the case i'm using.
it's a great case and the control panel on the front is quite fun =)
it's a great case and the control panel on the front is quite fun =)
Its not yet a Hackintosh as I am still putting things together but here is what I am using to house my Xeon 3060
I really wanted to use my old case (below) and still might if I can find a good heatsink that will fit in it
I am all for stylish cases that dont look like a UFO with all the lights on them
I really wanted to use my old case (below) and still might if I can find a good heatsink that will fit in it
I am all for stylish cases that dont look like a UFO with all the lights on them
QUOTE(osxgus @ Aug 15 2006, 04:37 AM) 
for all those with the G5 case fetishes.. before you decide to slaughter a PowerMac case and realize that it will look like a right mess with the IO ports, and dremmel heaven.. take a quick peak at this..
it's the lian-li v1000.. and yes a little pricier, but you can just drop an ATX standad board in it with minimum probs ;-) i would have liked it more with just one 5.25 slot for DVD-R
i am also looking for the ultimate case, and this is one that I'd buy if I didn't already have another old skool lian-li case that I like. until there is a an IO panel ATX kit for the G5 case, this is the path i'd take.
i also agree with bofors.. those fishtank pc's make me sick.. my girlfriend has made me open all our electrical appliances and break / disconnect all the leds in the house ;-) and guess what the things still work perfectly without little annoying lights!
here's an excellent review of the case aswell: http://www.dansdata.com/pcv1000.htm
I just got word that there is an updated version to this case.. it's the v1200, and has an updated cooling handling.. apparently.. it weighs a little more and is even pricier, but might be worth it (?) anyone with experience please tell us. ;-)
my nerd wet dream would be to have this in white
but they are only avail in silver / black..
cheers
osxG
it's the lian-li v1000.. and yes a little pricier, but you can just drop an ATX standad board in it with minimum probs ;-) i would have liked it more with just one 5.25 slot for DVD-R
i am also looking for the ultimate case, and this is one that I'd buy if I didn't already have another old skool lian-li case that I like. until there is a an IO panel ATX kit for the G5 case, this is the path i'd take.
i also agree with bofors.. those fishtank pc's make me sick.. my girlfriend has made me open all our electrical appliances and break / disconnect all the leds in the house ;-) and guess what the things still work perfectly without little annoying lights!
here's an excellent review of the case aswell: http://www.dansdata.com/pcv1000.htm
I just got word that there is an updated version to this case.. it's the v1200, and has an updated cooling handling.. apparently.. it weighs a little more and is even pricier, but might be worth it (?) anyone with experience please tell us. ;-)
my nerd wet dream would be to have this in white
but they are only avail in silver / black.. cheers
osxG
This is also one of my favorite cases and will be my next case. My friend has a Lian Li very similar (can't remember the model number and too lazy to google it) but is vertical like a stereo component and it is pretty nice. I just wish the floppy drive bezel wasn't plastic.
I ended up getting three CoolerMaster Centurion 5's for my Conroe Hackintoshes: http://forum.insanelymac.com/index.php?showtopic=26508
They are not perfect but the pretty close to being the right case for me. Since, I am building more than one computer and going with a more expensive aluminum case (like Lian Li) did not make much sense. I also like the Centurion side intake for use with the ThermalTake Big Typhoon, together they provide cool air directly to the CPU.
I really only have two complaints. First, one of my video cards is a little loose in one of the cases and because Certurions are "tool-free", there is not easy way to tighten it up (there is a hole is the case for a PCI bracket screw but it is not threaded). Second, the case is designed to hold up five 5.25" and two 3.5" external devices but only three internel hard drives. So when you what to stuff four or five hard drives in the case (like I do for RAID), it becomes a hassle (and again the "tool-free" features are part of the problem).
The CoolerMaster RC-330-KKN1-GP has a much better interior design as far as I am concerned (and also includes space for a 120mm front fan whereas the Certurion only has space for an 80mm):
It is also a little cheaper, but lacks a front FireWire port and not quite as slick on the outside:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?...N82E16811119115
They are not perfect but the pretty close to being the right case for me. Since, I am building more than one computer and going with a more expensive aluminum case (like Lian Li) did not make much sense. I also like the Centurion side intake for use with the ThermalTake Big Typhoon, together they provide cool air directly to the CPU.
I really only have two complaints. First, one of my video cards is a little loose in one of the cases and because Certurions are "tool-free", there is not easy way to tighten it up (there is a hole is the case for a PCI bracket screw but it is not threaded). Second, the case is designed to hold up five 5.25" and two 3.5" external devices but only three internel hard drives. So when you what to stuff four or five hard drives in the case (like I do for RAID), it becomes a hassle (and again the "tool-free" features are part of the problem).
The CoolerMaster RC-330-KKN1-GP has a much better interior design as far as I am concerned (and also includes space for a 120mm front fan whereas the Certurion only has space for an 80mm):
It is also a little cheaper, but lacks a front FireWire port and not quite as slick on the outside:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?...N82E16811119115
the white antec case mentioned in the first post is a very nice case (i personally own one due to reading this thread) one comment though - if you intend to use the other bays - use quality white components for the 'mac feel'. Of all the cases i have seen i prefer it - matches the apple components i allready own.
QUOTE(zzz @ Jan 3 2007, 01:45 PM)
the white antec case mentioned in the first post ...
I assume you mean the Antec P150, but that actually is not mentioned in the first post but farther down on the first page of this thread.
Here is my case:
And here is a crappy home pic done with my webcam, it was low light, but enough to see the lighted window. I happen to like that stuff...
And here is a crappy home pic done with my webcam, it was low light, but enough to see the lighted window. I happen to like that stuff...
Nothing can beat this
hmmmm that mercury case looks alot like the tisonic breeze case i'm considering
Tisonic Breeze
tis quite g5-like.. they have it in silver too
Tisonic Breeze
tis quite g5-like.. they have it in silver too
I use a Lian-Li PC65B personally.
Most if not all cases by Lian-Li are dead sexy and amazing to work with.
Most if not all cases by Lian-Li are dead sexy and amazing to work with.
Where Can I buy the Akasa Zen Case in the U.S? I've been looking online but with no luck.
I bought one of these cheapies. was only $40 so I can't complain. will see how it is when i get it delivered. 
http://www.triglon.com/shopexd.asp?id=76#
http://www.triglon.com/shopexd.asp?id=76#
hey dudes, here is mine, i got it off ebay, its pretty MAC STYLE... it even has the carrying handle at the top and has plenty of room and space inside... so far its a good case.. . MAC can keep there G3s and G5s. I came up with my G-UNIT tower and i am loving it! Its completely tool free! Except for one bolt to the motherboard, the rest is held on through resistence.. which is kool!
so i got the MAC and the happy face all i am missing is my G-UNIT sticker
and i am loving it! Its completely tool free! Except for one bolt to the motherboard, the rest is held on through resistence.. which is kool! so i got the MAC and the happy face all i am missing is my G-UNIT sticker
I'm all about the Antec P-182 in gunmetal, brushed steel or stainless for heavy lifting... the interior is insane, softest silicon vibration isolators I've ever felt (all over the place) and all in all likely the quietest case on the market
But I haven't seen anything that looks as good as the Shuttle (or anything that I would want *on* my desk):
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- stealthed drive
- brush aluminum face and consistent design on all sides
- multi zone cooling (completely isolated CPU airflow)
- front pegs put the case on a raised incline which looks totally wicked when it's sitting on the desktop/surface
(975X and p35 chipset versions support quad cores, 4 DIMM slots, 4 SATA (w/ 1x eSATA), 1xPCI and all the usual stuff in ~half the footprint of a mATX case)
But I haven't seen anything that looks as good as the Shuttle (or anything that I would want *on* my desk):
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- stealthed drive
- brush aluminum face and consistent design on all sides
- multi zone cooling (completely isolated CPU airflow)
- front pegs put the case on a raised incline which looks totally wicked when it's sitting on the desktop/surface
(975X and p35 chipset versions support quad cores, 4 DIMM slots, 4 SATA (w/ 1x eSATA), 1xPCI and all the usual stuff in ~half the footprint of a mATX case)
I think this is a really good choice except for the fact it can only house mATX cases. On the looks department I would give it 9/10.Click to view attachment
This is the most awesome case I have found to date:
Neo-Link 1200 Watt dual power supply system: One 650 Watt Neo Power is responsible for poweringthe motherboard and add-in cards, while another 550 Watt, handles your drives and other peripherals. 1 x 120mm TriCool rear fan
1 x 120mm TriCool lower chamber fan
2 x 140mm TriCool top fan
Side 200mm Big Boy fan with air filter.
Neo-Link 1200 Watt dual power supply system: One 650 Watt Neo Power is responsible for poweringthe motherboard and add-in cards, while another 550 Watt, handles your drives and other peripherals. 1 x 120mm TriCool rear fan
1 x 120mm TriCool lower chamber fan
2 x 140mm TriCool top fan
Side 200mm Big Boy fan with air filter.
My Favorite is the Antec 900, yes it glows but it is terrific for cooling:
This would be a neat combination. You get almost mac mini size with Conroe speed... now if only I could find a slot-loading cd-rom.
N WIN IW-BT611T.240SL Black/ Silver Best Performed 0.8mm SECC Japanese Steel metal MicroATX Desktop Computer Case
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Intel BOXDG965SSCK LGA 775 Intel G965 Express Micro ATX Intel Motherboard
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N WIN IW-BT611T.240SL Black/ Silver Best Performed 0.8mm SECC Japanese Steel metal MicroATX Desktop Computer Case
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Intel BOXDG965SSCK LGA 775 Intel G965 Express Micro ATX Intel Motherboard
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No offense guys, and I'm sure you all appreciate these cases, but I think they look disgusting.
I use a Mac Pro and a Macbook pro, and none of these designs come even close the the simplicity and perfection present in those cases. They all look a bit tacky and cheap in my opinion.
As for emulating an Apple case - why bother? It just looks like a craptastic imitation.
Having said that, my web/file server and associated 8 drive raid sits in a custom made cardboard box in the garage, so I can't really talk ;-)
I use a Mac Pro and a Macbook pro, and none of these designs come even close the the simplicity and perfection present in those cases. They all look a bit tacky and cheap in my opinion.
As for emulating an Apple case - why bother? It just looks like a craptastic imitation.
Having said that, my web/file server and associated 8 drive raid sits in a custom made cardboard box in the garage, so I can't really talk ;-)
Lawrence: Lol, we want photos, ASAP!
Anyway, there is only one case I like from all this thread - Coolermaster on this page... Anyway, got my hackintosh in G5 housing, so I am satisfied enough...
Anyway, there is only one case I like from all this thread - Coolermaster on this page... Anyway, got my hackintosh in G5 housing, so I am satisfied enough...
What about this one?
http://www.pqtuning.de/hardware/gehause/6099/6099-C9.jpg
Don't mind the glowing blue fan i will replace that lol...
Seems very nice imo... they also got it in black..
what do u think?
http://www.pqtuning.de/hardware/gehause/6099/6099-C9.jpg
Don't mind the glowing blue fan i will replace that lol...
Seems very nice imo... they also got it in black..
what do u think?
I use cosmos aswell and I added a little modding with a handmade apple logo cutted in aluminium. I like this case not just because its desing but because its functionality (Here you can see it without lateral and with the door open).
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I think my current case is pretty cool (Thermaltake Tsunami):
But honestly I can't wait to finish my G5 project
But honestly I can't wait to finish my G5 project
QUOTE(Conroe Mac @ Oct 24 2007, 08:39 PM)
This would be a neat combination. You get almost mac mini size with Conroe speed... now if only I could find a slot-loading cd-rom.
N WIN IW-BT611T.240SL Black/ Silver Best Performed 0.8mm SECC Japanese Steel metal MicroATX Desktop Computer Case
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N WIN IW-BT611T.240SL Black/ Silver Best Performed 0.8mm SECC Japanese Steel metal MicroATX Desktop Computer Case
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For the record, this doesn't require a slot-loading optical drive- the front of the case flips down when the drive tray ejects.
Lian Li and Antec make awesome cases, many that look better than the MacPro case. And sure as hell more functional. It's all just a matter of preference. Lian Li probably makes Apples cases anyway.
It would interesting if I could get Mac Mini micro-ATX case. I could put an atom processor in it.
I'm using Lian Li reverse ATX style cases for my hack pros and would take these over the mac pro case any day of the week.
I have a very mello case nothing fancy. Here a link to a picture.Picture of my case.
I find the Antec p182 to be pretty slick..:
QUOTE(erei33 @ Oct 18 2007, 01:03 AM)
My Favorite is the Antec 900, yes it glows but it is terrific for cooling:
I love this case, I'll be using one in my build. I also love stuff that glows, I think I may be part human part fly!
I'm buying Antec Three Hundred tomorrow. Quite simply, but still beautiful 
My Lian Li PC-V1010A - lots of space, great cooling and great build quality
Would like the same build and systems in mini tower.. But Lian Li only makes "larger" tower right?
QUOTE(pirloui @ Dec 4 2008, 11:50 PM)
Would like the same build and systems in mini tower.. But Lian Li only makes "larger" tower right?
No - Lian Li do a variety of different cases from super large towers to micro-atx mini towers to cubes and desktops. Have a look:
Lian Li Website
QUOTE(Jovu @ Dec 2 2008, 06:53 PM)
I love this case, I'll be using one in my build. I also love stuff that glows, I think I may be part human part fly!
Hey, they told you no glowing bullshit! (Thread title).
QUOTE(nano2nd @ Dec 5 2008, 12:14 AM)
My Lian Li PC-V1010A - lots of space, great cooling and great build quality
Man, those Lian-Li cases rock!
QUOTE(nano2nd @ Dec 4 2008, 06:14 PM)
My Lian Li PC-V1010A - lots of space, great cooling and great build quality
I have been looking that Lian Li and the V1200 for years... but there are so many hot new designs from Lian Li to choose from:
http://www.performance-pcs.com/catalog/ind...x&cPath=104
(more Lian Li new cases on other pages too!)
On the other hand, I am very happy with the three CoolerMaster Centurion 5's that I bought a few years ago. They look decent and are dirt cheap compared to a top of the line Lian Li.
QUOTE(sthEn @ Dec 3 2008, 06:29 PM)
I'm buying Antec Three Hundred tomorrow. Quite simply, but still beautiful
This Antec 300 looks like a really nice case at a bargain price and we know Antec makes good cases (my first case was an Antec Sonata II):
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx...N82E16811129042
Great reviews at NewEgg and AnandTech likes it too:
http://anandtech.com/casecoolingpsus/showd...?i=3477&p=3
I will have to seriously consider the Antec 300 next time I am building a Hackintoshes (I am still trying to resist my temptation to blow good money on high end Lian Li cases).
Don't tell Psystar about this... they steal everything you know...
I'm getting a Lian-li pc-v1000. Its an awsomely nice case, but the drive bays realy suck, so I
m replacing them with the drive bays from the pc-v1010a (mentioned above) (perforated ones). The front will be all perforated aluminum, except the dvd drives. I'd say lian-li cases are just as god as mac pro case. Really nice o work with, silent and good cooling. Incredibly well designed, although like 8 hdd slotsis a little much for me, but I imagine its important for some people.
check my post in (well basically this thread) in the buying thoughts reviews & recommendations board.
Oh and antec three hundred (I think its that one) seems to have some cooling issues. Somone in my class built something with it and its all crammed. The video card (I think) got fried.
m replacing them with the drive bays from the pc-v1010a (mentioned above) (perforated ones). The front will be all perforated aluminum, except the dvd drives. I'd say lian-li cases are just as god as mac pro case. Really nice o work with, silent and good cooling. Incredibly well designed, although like 8 hdd slotsis a little much for me, but I imagine its important for some people.
check my post in (well basically this thread) in the buying thoughts reviews & recommendations board.
Oh and antec three hundred (I think its that one) seems to have some cooling issues. Somone in my class built something with it and its all crammed. The video card (I think) got fried.
Antec Sonata Designer 500. nice and quiet, lots of room, neat bungee cord hard drive suspension,and no stupid windows or underglow. Paid $85 including a 500w antec earthwatts psu, making it an amazing value for the price. Has got very good reviews as well.
QUOTE(modis @ Dec 19 2008, 11:28 PM)
Antec Sonata Designer 500. nice and quiet, lots of room, neat bungee cord hard drive suspension,and no stupid windows or underglow. Paid $85 including a 500w antec earthwatts psu, making it an amazing value for the price. Has got very good reviews as well.
That is another Antec case that is perfect for building a nice looking Hack. It comes with a good PSU too. Perfect for DIY n00bs and that price is awesome. Don't tell Psystar...
the antec 300 is nice but really loud if you dont put quieter fans in it(insted of the ones from antec that it comes with)
Here is my case (CoolerMaster Elite 340):
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