As the President, builder and designer, I have a responsibility to clarify a few points in this review that are inaccurate, misrepresented or not at all addressed. I offer the following facts and information.
- The two rear ports aren't meant for mounting case fans, rather they are there to access the inside of the case without having to remove a side panel/head.
- The hardware to convert the C-24 to an L-24 was provided to the author solely for the purpose of not having to supply two separate cases for review. An L-24 case normally has all of the hardware already attached to it.
- The mounting position of the motherboard tray is adjustable. The issues with the length of the PSU cables would have been eliminated if the author mounted the motherboard tray lower and more toward the front of the case. The instruction manual explicitly details the adjust-ability of the motherboard mounting.
- In the future, the motherboard tray will be revised with large holes to help facilitate routing cables from behind and underneath the motherboard itself.
- The case supplied for the review was built to have airflow move from the bottom to the top. However, when placing an order the customer is free to choose the total number of case fans (0-9), there location, along with the make and model.
- The three fans supplied with this particular case were SCYTHE S-FLEX™ 1200rpm fans (SFF21E). These fans are highly regarded by enthusiasts for there high CFM and low noise.
- The author failed to present any temperature or noise measurements prior to offering a series of solutions to perceived problems with cooling and noise.
- The case was built to be reviewed as a water-cooled case. A complete CPU water-cooling rig (D-Tek Fusion waterblock, Swiftech MCP655 pump, ThermoChill PA120.3 radiator, etc.) was supplied to the author for the sole purpose of this review.
Richard Chomiczewski, President
Spotswood Custom Computers, Inc.
A better deal would be to go to a pawn shop and pick up a drum set for a couple of hundred and then just set a real PC case inside. This is kinda like a non-mini mini-ITC project.
Are you sure? Because it looks way more like a musical drum than an oil drum, to me. And the review even says it's designed to look like a kick bass. Who edited this? Were they awake?
To me the article was not the most clear on the difference between C and L series cases, but as far as I could tell the C series are cylindrical but just have plain endcaps, not the drumheads and hardware. So sitting with the cylinder axis vertically and no bass drum hardware, it does sort of resemble a sawed-off oil barrel.
I've always been skeptical about case designs, such as acrylic cases, that lack a metal exterior that can act as shield against the computer radiating electrical interference. This seems like it might be a particular concern in an environment where you are using analog audio equipment, such as in home theater, music server and music recording applications.
While that's the theory, does anyone have some practical experience with regard to this potential problem?
I think that the style and uniqueness of the case is pretty good, I never thought of turning my drum kit into a computer case. I would go great for anyone with a music oriented room. But for a price like that, I could go to a pawn shop and Home Depot and build 10 of them for the price of one.
That is really cool! It reminds of the days when people were making cases out of chairs, tables, books, and anything else they could get their hands on. I imagine that it blends in nicely with the other instruments in your dining room.
This looks like it could be used in the living room as part of a home entertainment system. Perhaps the new AMD 790GX/SB750 chipset motherboard. Looking forward to the review on the chipset.
Ya'll are missing the point of this case. it's for locations where a conventional case may not fit, looks wise. it'll fit in where a normal case would be out of place.
That said, interesting, but for that size, I think it could have been better.
Did you not even read the first page of the review? This case was purchased specifically to go into a room filled with musical equipment, including a drum set. A random bass drum off to the side with wires sticking out of it would look better than a beige computer case.
I read it, I was replying to the person above who said the point of these specific cases was to fit into a place where a PC case might not look right. His respose was to those saying these cases looked ugly. Apparently this company only makes cases that look like drums...so that is rather esoteric, more so than an ordinary computer case.
Since most people in this thread were refering specifically to the aesthetics of the drum case, and the poster I replied too was trying to defend the case by stating that it fits in aesthetically where a computer case does not, I am pointing out that a computer case will fit into more environments than a drum shaped case.
Could use an LCD TV mounted on the wall for a monitor, and have the keyboard/mouse (wireless obviously) stored somewhere out-of-sight when not in use.
I don't mind HTPC/Shuttle style cases anywhere and I wouldn't go for a large bass drum either, but I can imagine them having somewhat more practical possibilities. For instance, if you have a single sub as part of your system, they could probably make a case that looks similar to go on the other side of the room. Someone mentioned a coffee table, I'd think that would be easy other than hiding the cable for whatever is used as a monitor.
Sweet - it's like the horribly misguided and awkward first years of amateur case modding, made new again. And at exorbitant cost! Excellent. I can't wait to see what they come up with next. Perhaps an aquarium tank, coffee table or a large lamp shaped like a life-sized anime figure.
Several Companies make adapters for wireless monitor connections. Though the problem with it is, you are transmitting potentially secure information that anyone could pick up and decode. Having a wireless monitor is like haveing someone peek over your shoulder while inputing a credit card number, password, or other sensitive information.
That has got to be the biggest and ugliest case I've ever seem. No offense to the maker. Sorry, it's just plain ugly and lo0ks like it takes up way to much room. And with a price tag like that you could get any case you want and still have money left over.
Agreed. Because of the round shape it takes up way too much space. I'd rather have it small as I can get it while still being able to work on it easily. Squared edges fit a square mobo much better. Now if they made round mobos...
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Spotswood - Wednesday, August 27, 2008 - link
As the President, builder and designer, I have a responsibility to clarify a few points in this review that are inaccurate, misrepresented or not at all addressed. I offer the following facts and information.- The two rear ports aren't meant for mounting case fans, rather they are there to access the inside of the case without having to remove a side panel/head.
- The hardware to convert the C-24 to an L-24 was provided to the author solely for the purpose of not having to supply two separate cases for review. An L-24 case normally has all of the hardware already attached to it.
- The mounting position of the motherboard tray is adjustable. The issues with the length of the PSU cables would have been eliminated if the author mounted the motherboard tray lower and more toward the front of the case. The instruction manual explicitly details the adjust-ability of the motherboard mounting.
- In the future, the motherboard tray will be revised with large holes to help facilitate routing cables from behind and underneath the motherboard itself.
- The case supplied for the review was built to have airflow move from the bottom to the top. However, when placing an order the customer is free to choose the total number of case fans (0-9), there location, along with the make and model.
- The three fans supplied with this particular case were SCYTHE S-FLEX™ 1200rpm fans (SFF21E). These fans are highly regarded by enthusiasts for there high CFM and low noise.
- The author failed to present any temperature or noise measurements prior to offering a series of solutions to perceived problems with cooling and noise.
- The case was built to be reviewed as a water-cooled case. A complete CPU water-cooling rig (D-Tek Fusion waterblock, Swiftech MCP655 pump, ThermoChill PA120.3 radiator, etc.) was supplied to the author for the sole purpose of this review.
Richard Chomiczewski, President
Spotswood Custom Computers, Inc.
cggkevin - Wednesday, August 27, 2008 - link
A better deal would be to go to a pawn shop and pick up a drum set for a couple of hundred and then just set a real PC case inside. This is kinda like a non-mini mini-ITC project.MagnumMan - Wednesday, August 27, 2008 - link
So basically they've tried to put a square peg in a round hole, on stands. Yuck.KIAman - Wednesday, August 27, 2008 - link
LOL, people have forgotten that style AND good performance should be considered in a case design.Drums? Come on, where's the creativity? I can brainstorm about 4 other designs without blinking.
1. Empty 5 gallon Aquafina jug
2. 1/8 scale model of Hummer
3. A 1 foot radius Earth globe
4. Toy model castle
mikeblas - Wednesday, August 27, 2008 - link
"(think oil rather than musical)"Are you sure? Because it looks way more like a musical drum than an oil drum, to me. And the review even says it's designed to look like a kick bass. Who edited this? Were they awake?
strikeback03 - Wednesday, August 27, 2008 - link
To me the article was not the most clear on the difference between C and L series cases, but as far as I could tell the C series are cylindrical but just have plain endcaps, not the drumheads and hardware. So sitting with the cylinder axis vertically and no bass drum hardware, it does sort of resemble a sawed-off oil barrel.Spacecomber - Wednesday, August 27, 2008 - link
I've always been skeptical about case designs, such as acrylic cases, that lack a metal exterior that can act as shield against the computer radiating electrical interference. This seems like it might be a particular concern in an environment where you are using analog audio equipment, such as in home theater, music server and music recording applications.While that's the theory, does anyone have some practical experience with regard to this potential problem?
wisfal - Wednesday, August 27, 2008 - link
I think that the style and uniqueness of the case is pretty good, I never thought of turning my drum kit into a computer case. I would go great for anyone with a music oriented room. But for a price like that, I could go to a pawn shop and Home Depot and build 10 of them for the price of one.Spivonious - Wednesday, August 27, 2008 - link
That is really cool! It reminds of the days when people were making cases out of chairs, tables, books, and anything else they could get their hands on. I imagine that it blends in nicely with the other instruments in your dining room.ChrisPL - Wednesday, August 27, 2008 - link
These "cases" are the most retarded thing I've ever seen... Waiting for a case made on a basis of refrigerator chasis...mediarx - Wednesday, August 27, 2008 - link
If you want to see some crazy designed cases hitting the shops next year check out :http://www.media-receive.co.uk/epages/es111379.sf/...">http://www.media-receive.co.uk/epages/e...h=/Shops...
bigboxes - Wednesday, August 27, 2008 - link
"Granted I don't use cases at all in my house, but even a standard monolith of a computer case wouldn't do much to impress."What's that supposed to mean? You don't use cases to house your pc components?
computerfarmer - Wednesday, August 27, 2008 - link
This looks like it could be used in the living room as part of a home entertainment system. Perhaps the new AMD 790GX/SB750 chipset motherboard. Looking forward to the review on the chipset.dawp - Wednesday, August 27, 2008 - link
Ya'll are missing the point of this case. it's for locations where a conventional case may not fit, looks wise. it'll fit in where a normal case would be out of place.That said, interesting, but for that size, I think it could have been better.
Davelo - Wednesday, August 27, 2008 - link
Huh? The only place this would fit better is on a soundstage and then some rocker will attempt to beat it with a stick!This thing is a goofy idea. Might as well buy an apple.
Clauzii - Wednesday, August 27, 2008 - link
"Oh, that was Your PC? Sorry mate!"Lars Ulrich (Metallica) after watching the inner stuff getting crashed to pieces :D
HOOfan 1 - Wednesday, August 27, 2008 - link
Yeah because a big bass drum fits into so many more decors than a conventional computer case.So what about the monitor, mouse and keyboard, how do those compliment that bass drum?
Polynikes - Wednesday, August 27, 2008 - link
Did you not even read the first page of the review? This case was purchased specifically to go into a room filled with musical equipment, including a drum set. A random bass drum off to the side with wires sticking out of it would look better than a beige computer case.HOOfan 1 - Wednesday, August 27, 2008 - link
I read it, I was replying to the person above who said the point of these specific cases was to fit into a place where a PC case might not look right. His respose was to those saying these cases looked ugly. Apparently this company only makes cases that look like drums...so that is rather esoteric, more so than an ordinary computer case.Since most people in this thread were refering specifically to the aesthetics of the drum case, and the poster I replied too was trying to defend the case by stating that it fits in aesthetically where a computer case does not, I am pointing out that a computer case will fit into more environments than a drum shaped case.
strikeback03 - Wednesday, August 27, 2008 - link
Could use an LCD TV mounted on the wall for a monitor, and have the keyboard/mouse (wireless obviously) stored somewhere out-of-sight when not in use.I don't mind HTPC/Shuttle style cases anywhere and I wouldn't go for a large bass drum either, but I can imagine them having somewhat more practical possibilities. For instance, if you have a single sub as part of your system, they could probably make a case that looks similar to go on the other side of the room. Someone mentioned a coffee table, I'd think that would be easy other than hiding the cable for whatever is used as a monitor.
Slash3 - Wednesday, August 27, 2008 - link
Sweet - it's like the horribly misguided and awkward first years of amateur case modding, made new again. And at exorbitant cost! Excellent. I can't wait to see what they come up with next. Perhaps an aquarium tank, coffee table or a large lamp shaped like a life-sized anime figure.CherryBOMB - Wednesday, August 27, 2008 - link
Nice.strafejumper - Wednesday, August 27, 2008 - link
skimmed thru looking for a pic of the finished system fully builtnot seeing one
strafejumper - Wednesday, August 27, 2008 - link
nm found onehttp://www.spotswoodcustomcomputers.com/gallery/Co...">http://www.spotswoodcustomcomputers.com/gallery/Co...
this is without monitor, mouse, keyboard, lan, sound, etc. hooked up. I'm thinking once you hook it up the wires may take away from the effect
crimson117 - Wednesday, August 27, 2008 - link
Wireless keyboard / mouse / networking.Monitor cable still an issue.
Googer - Wednesday, August 27, 2008 - link
Several Companies make adapters for wireless monitor connections. Though the problem with it is, you are transmitting potentially secure information that anyone could pick up and decode. Having a wireless monitor is like haveing someone peek over your shoulder while inputing a credit card number, password, or other sensitive information.http://www.engadget.com/2008/08/25/iogears-wireles...">http://www.engadget.com/2008/08/25/ioge...a-kit-ex...
Googer - Wednesday, August 27, 2008 - link
Amendment- Since DVI and HDMI use the same TDMS signal you could also get away with one of those wireless HDMI adapters.http://www.google.com/products?q=gefen+wireless+hd...">http://www.google.com/products?q=gefen+...=Search+...
http://www.engadget.com/2007/06/20/gefen-goes-wild...">http://www.engadget.com/2007/06/20/gefe...d-extend...
Googer - Wednesday, August 27, 2008 - link
http://www.gefen.com/kvm/dproduct.jsp?prod_id=4318">http://www.gefen.com/kvm/dproduct.jsp?prod_id=4318JarredWalton - Wednesday, August 27, 2008 - link
Check the gallery for the system build. There aren't pictures of the system connected to monitor and keyboard and such, but the rest is there.Pyrokinetic - Wednesday, August 27, 2008 - link
Wow...really different, but not in the cool way. That is just ugly. But, when you gotta keep the homelife happy...That case is prime example why every guy needs an office/den. She can do whatever else to the rest of the house...
Jingato - Wednesday, August 27, 2008 - link
That has got to be the biggest and ugliest case I've ever seem. No offense to the maker. Sorry, it's just plain ugly and lo0ks like it takes up way to much room. And with a price tag like that you could get any case you want and still have money left over.Googer - Wednesday, August 27, 2008 - link
Almost, If I remember correctly it was thermaltake who made a case that cost over $1,000.comc49 - Wednesday, August 27, 2008 - link
FAIL(the case not the review)JonnyDough - Wednesday, August 27, 2008 - link
Agreed. Because of the round shape it takes up way too much space. I'd rather have it small as I can get it while still being able to work on it easily. Squared edges fit a square mobo much better. Now if they made round mobos...JonnyDough - Wednesday, August 27, 2008 - link
I wanted to add that I think the diamond plating gives it a nice edge. I LOVE diamond plating. I'm going to build a house out of it someday.xsilver - Thursday, August 28, 2008 - link
I say shambles to your diamondium and put forth my superior material of diamonillium! :P