What type of material is better?

sp74Supra · Oct 5, 2004

Im looking at the Chenming case at newegg.com and one is made out of Aluminum and is $67, another is around $55 but is made out of 1.0mm SECC (same model). So my question is should I go with the Aluminum, what would be the downside of going with the SECC? Thanks for your help.

sp74Supra · Oct 5, 2004

Sorry guys, did some research and looks like there isn't a big difference, i'll go with the aluminum and spend some more money on fans. Thanks

ROAD_DOGG33J · Oct 5, 2004

Isn't the SECC one, ordinary steel?

Aluminum dissipates heat better.

sp74Supra · Oct 5, 2004

yeah the secc looks really shiny so im guessing its steal, I ordered the aluminum version so i'm happy.

GilesGuthrie · Oct 5, 2004

sp74Supra
Sorry guys, did some research and looks like there isn't a big difference, i'll go with the aluminum and spend some more money on fans. Thanks

Buy your fans off ebay. I saved heaps doing that.

2ez2KiLL · Oct 5, 2004

Youll be able to find some good fans on ebay. A lot of people that sell fans rip you off in shipping though (12.95 shipping for 4 fans :lol:

) Once in a while youll get a good deal (ex. 4 uv led fans for 6 bucks + 5 bucks shipping)

sp74Supra · Oct 5, 2004

Thanks guys!

GilesGuthrie · Oct 6, 2004

2ez2KiLL
Youll be able to find some good fans on ebay. A lot of people that sell fans rip you off in shipping though (12.95 shipping for 4 fans ) Once in a while youll get a good deal (ex. 4 uv led fans for 6 bucks + 5 bucks shipping)

I got 4x 80mm Arctic fans at 50% off retail, £0.75 per fan shipping. I also bought all my cables on ebay - similar savings involved. I found that I couldn't get the components cheaper there - but then I wasn't prepared to compromise on quality, so I'm not that surprised.