Computer Cases

[Newfoundking]

Well, I've been into redesigning my room lately, and after looking around, I've decided I want a better computer first of all.

And by better, I don't mean specs wise, it's perfect for my jobs, but I mean better looking. Obviously there are some things I cannot change, such as a monitor, or printer, but I did come to the realization taht I can make a totally new case. I'm very tech savvy, so nothing is off limits.

Where do you fit in? Well I want people to suggest different case designs, from mods onto a current basic case, to a completely redesigned object, such as a trash can, or really anything. Researching, I've found trash cans, bomb shapes, everything. Try to come up with something creative, but not useless. I'm sorry but a circular case is useless. I will have it on the floor in my room, next to a wall, under my desk. Bonus points for including storage areas for my external hard drive.. Also, if I can see inside with your design, you also win bonus points

Here's what I would like:

Metal meshes of any sort that make it look tough and scary

Lights inside

Case windows, or other ways to see into it

possibilities of expansion

I'll be completely designing this myself, so you don't need to post links to a manufacturer, or to anything really if you don't want to.

[Grim_Wizard]

Case it in black diamond plate, and replace the onboard lights with red LEDs/colours.

[Ami89E1234]

Make a case of an LAMod Firetruck. I'm sure you could find some place to store everything in the bed (paint the top of the drives like yellow hose lines?) and would be cool to have a working lightbar

[Newfoundking]

Hmm, that's actually an interesting idea, would be cool to do, Might do that for my backup computer just for fun... *Sets out to the store to buy supplies*

[billyfromhill]

I would recommend either the Cooler Master CM 690 II Advanced (with the optional windowed side panel), the Cooler Master HAF 912 Advanced or the Corsair 600T. The 600T doesn't have a window but it's not that hard to cut one yourself.

CM 690 II - http://www.coolermaster-usa.com/product.php?category_id=19&product_id=2970

Side panel - http://www.coolermaster-usa.com/product.php?product_id=2982

HAF 912 - http://www.coolermaster-usa.com/product.php?category_id=19&product_id=3019

Corsair 600T - http://www.corsair.com/cases/graphite-series/graphite-series-600t.html

As for lighting, I would recommend NZXT's LED strips over cold cathodes. I prefer white to illuminate the inside of the computer the best but they have several colors.

http://www.nzxt.com/new/products/case_accessories/sleeved_led_kit_-_white

You'll probably also need some more fans if you upgrade your case. Yate Loons as well as the Cooler Master ones are probably the best.

[Newfoundking]

I don't want to buy a new case, but instead design my own, for several reasons.

1. I don't like most other cases, they aren't interesting enough, and when they get interesting, they get out of my price range for a case

2. They aren't personal... It's just a fancy cookie cutter

3. It doesn't do what I want it to

[erfd]

You should make a ban hammer case.