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Old March 25, 2009, 11:08 PM
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Now that I've finally done my taxes (yes, I know, cutting it a bit late), and see that I eventually will have 2,500 heading this way, figured it's a great time to start working on my new build. But, I really don't want a normal case right now (that's for a...err...future project ), and it doesn't help how certain Test benches are a bit pricey to have. Not to mention I'm not really too sure how well it would hold a radiator for watercooling.

Soooo...considering the fact if I was going to pay nearly $200 for a test bench, I might as well wait a pay and grab This and say bah bye to my oh so secret project.

So if anyone has a test bench or what not for around $100, I would be most obliged.
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Old March 26, 2009, 09:38 AM
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Highspeed PC Standard Original Tech Station FAST-ACCESS ATX Computer Case Black - DirectCanada

Those make decent test benches, they had decently good amount of accsess to parts and allow for a normal sized ATX heat sink. Just an idea. theres an E-ATX model as well but thats pretty much only good for when you really need to test an E-ATX motherboard as space isnt really an issue in these things.

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Aye, I've been looking at the Highspeed cases, but I would rather one that allows me to set the mobo on top, rather then the bottom. Not to mention I'm not to sure how well she'll hold a large radiator D:
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any good recommends on one for water cooling looked at the torture rack but hard to get in canada
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Pretty sure you can put the motherboard on top in the highspeeds, their pretty versitile.
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Look for "Top Deck" in the description.

I have a pair of XL Top Decks (E-ATX) and I LOVE them.
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Get a top deck (don't really know why anybody would buy the bottom mount ones now that the top deck ones are available) and mount the rad like this.... http://www.hardwarecanucks.com/forum...mount-mod.html . :)
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