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Should I build my new rig (Q1, 2009) with it? And if so, how? Anyone have any examples or ideas what the hell one does with something like this? And why? I think its interesting :ohwell:









its got a giant fan on top for some reason :rockout:
 
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LOL your only like the 5th person to post a thread about this case.

Basically its just like the other benching stations available but a huge fan on top.
I say pick one up!!!
 
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BrooksyX said:
LOL your only like the 5th person to post a thread about this case.

Basically its just like the other benching stations available but a huge fan on top.
I say pick one up!!!
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Also comes with switches and the front usb/firewire hub, something you dont get on most test beds!
 
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sneekypeet said:
Also comes with switches and the front usb/firewire hub, something you dont get on most test beds!
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True, I would consider that another plus. Don't really know if it justifies the $200 price tag though.
 
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BrooksyX said:
True, I would consider that another plus. Don't really know if it justifies the $200 price tag though.
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I wasnt saying it did:laugh:, but I do like it.
 
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BrooksyX said:
LOL your only like the 5th person to post a thread about this case.

Basically its just like the other benching stations available but a huge fan on top.
I say pick one up!!!
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is that right? damn i gotta look around more :slap:

it is interesting, though

sneekypeet said:
Also comes with switches and the front usb/firewire hub, something you dont get on most *test beds!
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*fancy test bed :p
 
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ChromeDome said:
is that right? damn i gotta look around more :slap:

it is interesting, though


*fancy test bed :p
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yeah it definitely is interesting, if I had a lot of extra cash to throw around I would probably pick one up. You can never have to many fancy test beds.
 
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I don't really like the layout of it...
 
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bet i could keep temps to record lows with this sucker :pimp:

either that or it might heat up my room like a warm fireplace :'(
 
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ChromeDome said:
bet i could keep temps to record lows with this sucker :pimp:

either that or it might heat up my room like a warm fireplace :'(
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Might be kinda helpfull in the winter though. You could save money on your heating bill :roll:
 
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