Probably "Ultra Products" (from TigerDirect). They had some cases that had a similar front bezel to those Chenming, etc., cases. Very similar, probably same OEM.I think it was an Ultimate or Ultima brand case?
Probably "Ultra Products" (from TigerDirect). They had some cases that had a similar front bezel to those Chenming, etc., cases. Very similar, probably same OEM.
Some of you may still own one. The design was re-branded often. I've found source where you can get the most recent version, Techland Associates in CA can order you the updated version of this case, CMUI-601AEB-U ATX in Black, but no window for $82 + shipping.
Talk to kittyyATtechlandpc.com
I got the smaller version of this case free after rebate more than once. Sometimes from TD and sometimes from Fry's Electronics.Probably "Ultra Products" (from TigerDirect). They had some cases that had a similar front bezel to those Chenming, etc., cases. Very similar, probably same OEM.
Apparently Linus did a "sleeper" build using the exact Antec case. https://youtu.be/I37U52gMFGA
good old antec case. damn near indestructible. if the fans had been updated to 120/140 that'd still be a great case. way sturdier than all these fractals i've got right now (i had no problems using the antec as a step stool. won't even risk it with a fractal). better side panel design too. and better machining.
why do people think fractals are good cases, again?
I just found a purple one at the dump. It is Thermaltake branded. It weighs a TON!
Some of you may still own one. The design was re-branded often. I've found source where you can get the most recent version, Techland Associates in CA can order you the updated version of this case, CMUI-601AEB-U ATX in Black, but no window for $82 + shipping.
Talk to kittyyATtechlandpc.com
good old antec case. damn near indestructible. if the fans had been updated to 120/140 that'd still be a great case. way sturdier than all these fractals i've got right now (i had no problems using the antec as a step stool. won't even risk it with a fractal). better side panel design too. and better machining.
why do people think fractals are good cases, again?
Did they make the Alienware color cases too?
Yes and no. What I mean by it is the Alienware cases were certainly some form of these cases. But I don't know who actually built them for Alienware.
I somehow managed to talk myself out of getting a Saints Row / Prince purple case, but it was a near thing
A lot of Case manufacturing specially back then was like this. I don't know who designed it, the Chieftec versions really didn't hit until well after the Antec versions did but they were cheaper and the exact same case so the Chieftec versions became the most popular. But several other companies had a version of this in their portfolio. But people forget that companies have to work their way from the ground up and often use third party manufacturers till they get more vertical. I don't know what Antec's manufacturing strength was back then, I don't know if Antec developed and had to license it to Chieftec to get their manufacturing (and then Chieftec then let others rebrand it), or if Antec commissioned the design with an expiration on exclusive rights, or if Antec simply got into the Chieftec factory saw the case and asked Chieftec for their first few runs. So I wouldn't assume right out of the gate that Antec just re-branded someone else's case.Still strange that some of these were “Antec” branded at a time when computer cases were the only thing Antec was known for. So they were putting their name on someone else’s case...
I think the point of newer cases is that it's a lot more of just a frame and little to no structural support outside the fram. For example on Fractal one of the strongest built enthusiast cases the whole center area at the top are plastic plates to hide sound deadening material, where these old Antec's/Chieftec's the top was like 6mm thick steel riveted to the frame. The doors on these cases where nearly as heavy as most cases empty are today.If you don't like Fractal build quality than I don't know who you do like in that regard. I own a crapton of modern cases by all the big manufacturers and as far as build quality, fit and finish, sturdiness Fractal is at or near the top. I am not talking boutique cases.