*DEAD*,but similar are available--Chieftec SX1040 Cases for $35!!!

[UCDznutz]

Originally posted by: WiseOldMan
Just received an email from them.
Both the silver and blue cases I ordered are out of stock.

ugh i was about to order a Silver one this weekend. did they say anything about ETA?

 

[ezekiel999]

Not sure what their delivery time is on their out of stock cases but I orderd mine on Monday before 12pm PST and its being delivered tommorrow according to the fedex track. Cross country in a few days just as their ad told me. Thanks again guys.

 

[imported_Mike]

Originally posted by: passivex
I am about 32 miles away from them. Called them to see if I could pick it up in store to save on the $17 shipping charge but they said no. Oh well...saves me a trip....but then I want my case so bad.

same, i live all the way down in san diego and wanted to drive the 2 hours to save on my $50 shipping charge, they said no. i dont know why the fvck they are charging a standard shipping charge, i mean $17 to ship to NY and $17 to ship 32 miles, kind of gay, is it legal? fedex have standard charges like that? or are they trying to make money on shipping?

 

[handoverfist]

There is the sound activated neon which is $17 extra and the cold cathode neon light which is $25 extra. Which one is better? Is there even a difference, other than 1 is sound activated. I assume the cathode neon is always on. Is the lifespan different on the 2 neons? Thanks!

 

[uwannawhat]

I ordered a Blue one thanks Richardito two days ago. Guess it's gonna be a while till I get it. Have'nt gotten any emails other than the confirmation one.

 

[handoverfist]

blue oos.... doh

 

[SDOG34]

For anyone who has already gotten their case(s), how loud are the fans...the ps fan? This deal is sooooo tempting.

 

[passivex]

Yeah it sucks that they charge the same shipping charge for southern californians. I think they ARE making money off of the shipping... oh well...I just can't wait that's all

 

[Hexametaphosphate]

I ordered a red and a black.... got them very quickly and I'm very happy. The red one had a window even though I didn't pay for the window (actually had my own custom window to go in it, but can use that on another case I guess). The black one just has side panel fan. I'm very happy with the deal... hope all of you get your cases!


-Hex..

 

[Delbert]

OK, I got my case today. I did get a "free" window. All is good but.....check out this survey email I got from them today:

Dear XXXXXXXX:

Thank you for your order with Xtreme Gear, and your order number XXXXXX was shipped on 2/3/2003 with the following Federal Express Tracking number --
637997XXXXXX

If time is permitted please finishes an online rating of our company at the following hyperlink
http://www.resellerratings.com/seller2753.html

If you believe you got a good deal with us, please post your deal at
http://forums.anandtech.com/categories.cfm?catid=40

Once again thank you and we hope to serving you in the near future

Xtreme Gear Service Department

WTF is with the link to here? (/categories.cfm?catid=40 is this the "hot deals" forum). Interesting marketing strategy. Because the original post did not have a direct link, many of us did a copy/paste meaning they wouldn't know the traffic came from here. Or would they. Weird.

 

[UCDznutz]

silver is +$5 now. Dammit i knew i waited too long.

 

[KiDFuZioN]

I just ordered mine too. Hope i get some extras

 

[passivex]

Wohoo!

Ordered my case yesterday and it already shipped today! Wow! Hopefully I get it before the weekends.

BTW, I ordered a yellow case. Heheh...didn't think they'd be out of stock on those cuz nobody orders yellow heheh

 

[Mac]

Ordered Friday PM and received today. Shipped from CA to FL so that's pretty good. Good deal, only disappointment is that the case only has front USB ports but that is exactly what the ad said. Was hoping it would have a firewire port, but no such luck.

BTW, my case has the side mounted fan which was unexpected. I ordered the 420W PSU upgrade. Only added $20 to the total (no extra s&h!) which is a steal for good PSU. Overall, satsified with product and service. It's deal worth doing if you need a medium size server case.

 

[k1114]

In case anyone is thinking of ordering this, (Aside from the crappy reseller problems) the +20 for the turbolink 420 watt psu is the best generic psu I've ever used. It's no antec, but its definately worth the 20 bucks.

 

[bockchow]

got my case in yesterday, put my order in at 2am the 31st and had my tracking number the same day. thats hella fast. case only came with two fans so i shot them an e-mail and the other two are on there way. also the little front flap that covers the usb was busted off, i sent an email on that two but haven't heard back. i think i have to fix that myself.

 

[Mac]

I need to revise my remarks. Thank you Bokchow for mentioning the missing case fans. Two were missing on my case, also.

On another issue, I am downgrading my opinion of the PSU. I physically removed the supply this morning to thoroughly inspect it. Expected this to be merely a rebadged Channel Well Technology PSU which are pretty decent quality. A 420W supply should have a little heft due to capacitors and heatsinks even if it is a switching PSU. Well, it may be a CWT but it is definitely a budget $20 PSU. Unfinished sheet metal and very light. My recommendation now is to purchase the case w/o the Turbolink and spend an extra $20-$25 for a lower watt rated Enermax or Antec but much better quality.

 

[WiseOldMan]

Originally posted by: UCDznutz

Originally posted by: WiseOldMan
Just received an email from them.
Both the silver and blue cases I ordered are out of stock.

ugh i was about to order a Silver one this weekend. did they say anything about ETA?

They didn't give me an ETA for the back-ordered silver and blue cases.
From their emails:

"-The CS-140-103 SILVER ANTEC SX1030 CASE 420WATT is currently back
ordered and is expected to come in on / / (BACK ORDER)."

"-The CS-140-105 BLUE WINDOW CHIEFTEC SX1040 W/O PS is currently back
ordered and is expected to come in on / / (BACK ORDER)."

I ordered my cases on Sunday (2/2) and paid the $3.99 Rush Order Processing. It has been 4 days
and I still haven't received the tracking number for the in-stock black and red cases.

 

[uwannawhat]

I ordered a Blue one with window on 2/2 @ 7pm EST. mine shipped yesterday & I have a tracking number.

Guess I got lucky or ordered just before you did WiseOldMan

 

[imported_Mike]

i ordered 4 black ones with no upgrades, im just waiting to see what i will actually get.

 

[SDOG34]

Now that they are charging $5 for colors ($10 for blue) and $15 for the 4 fans that were included before (2 regular ones now), the SX1040 seems a better deal to me. It is $69 and comes with a window, any color you want, and the 4 crystal led fans (plus its aluminum).
Since the other one starts at $35, to get a color other than white, with a window, and the crystal fans, it would be $65 ($70 for blue). Another $5 for aluminum instead of steel seems worth it. Of course if you didn't want any of the options, then disregard everything I just said

 

[passivex]

The package shipped pretty fast.

Here's my tracking info:

Package statusHUNTINGTON BEACH CA 02/06/2003 09:05 Package not due for delivery
Package statusHUNTINGTON BEACH CA 02/06/2003 08:37 Package at station - awaiting courier
Arrived at FedEx Destination LocationHUNTINGTON BEACH CA 02/06/2003 08:37
Left FedEx Sort FacilityLOS ANGELES CA 02/06/2003 07:17
Arrived at Sort FacilityLOS ANGELES CA 02/05/2003 21:11
Left FedEx Origin LocationCITY OF INDUSTRY CA 02/05/2003 18:23
Pickup statusCITY OF INDUSTRY CA 02/05/2003 14:33 Pre-routed meter pkg picked up
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But what the hell is this "02/06/2003 09:05 Package not due for delivery"?

They have my case in the FedEx warehouse near my house but won't deliver until a couple days later (FedEx saver shipping typically takes 3-5 days)?

Hope not. Otherwise I'd go there and pick it up myself.

 

[Trader05]

Just ordered mine, kinda sucks that Blue is $10 extra but what the hell ya know?

 

[Mattlock]

How does this one compare to the one at Newegg?

Link

Mattlock

 

[UCDznutz]

Originally posted by: Mattlock
How does this one compare to the one at Newegg?

Link

Mattlock

oh wow i might as well go ahead and get that one since its aluminum for only 10 bucks mroe than the other one + window + shipping. thanks!