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Acrylic Casing.., Pros and Cons?
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TSPeowYong
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 Jan 14 2006, 12:00 AM, updated 20y ago
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What are the pros and cons of acrylic casing??
summarized from all post:
Pros:
-Cun!
-can see wut is going on inside the casing
-hm... wut else?
Cons:
-Cable Management Problem
-Easily crack if mishandled (joint area)
-Easily scratched -> can be reduced by applying clear coat, slight scratch can be removed by using CD polisher
-Hard to clean
-Not solid enough
-Low quality acrylic get blurred over time
-No grounding
-Heavier than regular casing
-EMI from hardware is not shielded
This post has been edited by PeowYong: May 6 2006, 02:14 AM
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pires87
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Jan 14 2006, 12:09 AM
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Getting Started
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QUOTE(PeowYong @ Jan 14 2006, 12:00 AM) any1 using acrylic casing or know about those casing can give some feedback about the casing?? will it get yellowish after a long time? can the scratch on the acrylic be removed if scratched? i am using sunbeam UV acrylic casing for bout 3month only  i think for UV will not yellowish,but the scratch i din really know how to get rid of it  |
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Snoy
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Jan 14 2006, 12:44 AM
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if you have minor scratches only, you may try to use CD polisher to fix them. It'll work. For deep/serious scratches, then you need to find some stickers to cover it lol.  |
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pizzaboy
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Jan 14 2006, 01:23 PM
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Look at all my stars!!
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QUOTE(PeowYong @ Jan 14 2006, 12:00 AM) any1 using acrylic casing or know about those casing can give some feedback about the casing?? will it get yellowish after a long time? can the scratch on the acrylic be removed if scratched? Hiding cables will be a headache. It's hardly user-friendly, most at least aren't very n00b-friendly. Cracks due to mishandling can cause some serious heartaches. |
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Vervain
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Jan 14 2006, 08:38 PM
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if spray a layer of clear coat b4 using should be good protection againts scratchs kua
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Torniquet
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Jan 15 2006, 12:03 AM
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@ Vervain
coat where nice 1??
im using it also....i pain it black inside of hav the mirror finish....
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SUSAcey
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Jan 15 2006, 02:20 AM
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hiding cable is definitely a problem... unless... well, not gonna leak a part of my worklog till tat part is done
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Vervain
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Jan 15 2006, 11:08 AM
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QUOTE(Torniquet @ Jan 15 2006, 12:03 AM) @ Vervain coat where nice 1?? im using it also....i pain it black inside of hav the mirror finish.... clear coat la.. not colour paints. it'll help in protecting your acrylic case from getting scratch. but getting an even spray is important cause it's hard to spray it evenly. |
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Torniquet
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Jan 15 2006, 11:02 PM
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well....is hard to spray evenly ...well that is my experience....
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SUSAllnGap
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Jan 15 2006, 11:14 PM
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disadvantages :
- get scratch easily
- the joint area crack easily if u dunt take care
- the casing might get blurred if the acrylic quality is not a good one
- builds up dust easily
- hard to clean
- cable management problem
- hard to open also, coz the whole structure will get pretty soft after u've removed one panel
- not rigid enough
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ianho
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Jan 18 2006, 11:49 PM
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Cucimangkoklife
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Nobody mentioned the most important aspect. Acrylic case has no grounding at all.
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Torniquet
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Jan 19 2006, 01:18 AM
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yalor no grounding.....but i think should not be a big problem.....wont get electricuted
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Vervain
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Jan 19 2006, 01:47 AM
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erk.. no grounding means your components get fried easily right?
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Torniquet
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Jan 19 2006, 01:06 PM
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no lar wont fried 1...is more like....static shock for component like HDD
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SUSAcey
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Jan 22 2006, 04:23 PM
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ownself drill a hole then drag a wire to the ground lar...
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udangstar
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Jan 22 2006, 06:24 PM
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Getting Started
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Only stupid peeps buy it in this guy's opinion QUOTE *Acrylic.....aka plastic
There are a few things about Casings that are made from this material. Not only do
are they brittle (crack easily), unless they use better grade of Polymer. The design
must be very good for it to be sturdy. They are not light and careful handling
is required. The glow like a night light it you have those flashy accessories,
they do not even dampen sound well. They are usually hard to maintain and have
a shorter life..... on TOP of all this there is one major flaw in these casings....
EMI FAIL! EMI FAIL! EMI FAIL!!!!!!! http://www.vrforums.com/showthread.php?t=16920Concurred. |
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superdav007
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Jan 24 2006, 03:01 PM
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easy pecah, easy scratch
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Torniquet
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Jan 29 2006, 04:17 PM
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u dont how to install then sure the alignment sucks lar....
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superdav007
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Jan 29 2006, 10:34 PM
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every screw must align properly then will fit ngam-ngam.
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Torniquet
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Jan 30 2006, 12:57 AM
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esay to say then done..
aligning the nut and screw it not very easy.....
thats my experience
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gr2000
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Feb 1 2006, 03:12 PM
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for me..i've been using my sunbeam acrylic casing(not UV) for more than 2 years now...
pros:
1. colour hasnt turned yellowish
2. assembly was rather easy (allignment isnt that hard)
3. durable.really durable...
4. excellent airflow
cons:
1. hard to hide wires
2. heavy..its not THAT heavy..but heavier than most regular casings
This post has been edited by gr2000: Feb 1 2006, 03:13 PM
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bombman
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Feb 2 2006, 02:05 AM
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QUOTE(gr2000 @ Feb 1 2006, 03:12 PM) for me..i've been using my sunbeam acrylic casing(not UV) for more than 2 years now... pros: 1. colour hasnt turned yellowish 2. assembly was rather easy (allignment isnt that hard) 3. durable.really durable... 4. excellent airflow cons: 1. hard to hide wires 2. heavy..its not THAT heavy..but heavier than most regular casings Haha...the thick arcrylic obviously heavy ma'. But it's really worth it lah after all. Specially the UV one. Colors other than blue 'll be even nicer~~  |
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bOoEsT
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Feb 2 2006, 08:38 AM
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The one reason for not getting an Arcylic Casing is that Acrylic do not sheild off the EMI that is coming from the various HW in the casing.
you are really literally frying your balls.... at a very slow rate.
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medallion
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Feb 2 2006, 09:55 AM
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Getting Started
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Acrylic Casing fails EMI specifications...u dying a slow death...
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Torniquet
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Feb 2 2006, 12:24 PM
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EMi...haha...i dont i hav to worry about that...cuz i paint my whole arcylic case wif black piant.....
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bOoEsT
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Feb 2 2006, 02:12 PM
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QUOTE(Torniquet @ Feb 2 2006, 12:24 PM) EMi...haha...i dont i hav to worry about that...cuz i paint my whole arcylic case wif black piant..... yah... unless you have lead in your BLACK paint...  else....still get "fried"... |
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gr2000
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Feb 2 2006, 09:22 PM
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QUOTE(bOoEsT @ Feb 2 2006, 08:38 AM) The one reason for not getting an Arcylic Casing is that Acrylic do not sheild off the EMI that is coming from the various HW in the casing. you are really literally frying your balls.... at a very slow rate. aiya...worried bout the EMI from the case that will fry your balls? ur wi-fi connection will do the same, so will ur handphone, or that wireless mouse of yours so allow me to save your balls..gimme ur cellphone and every other thing which might fry your balls eventually This post has been edited by gr2000: Feb 2 2006, 09:24 PM |
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gr2000
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Feb 2 2006, 09:23 PM
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QUOTE(bombman @ Feb 2 2006, 02:05 AM) Haha...the thick arcrylic obviously heavy ma'. But it's really worth it lah after all. Specially the UV one. Colors other than blue 'll be even nicer~~ yea UV acrylic rox |
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bOoEsT
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Feb 2 2006, 10:29 PM
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QUOTE(gr2000 @ Feb 2 2006, 09:22 PM) aiya...worried bout the EMI from the case that will fry your balls? ur wi-fi connection will do the same, so will ur handphone, or that wireless mouse of yours so allow me to save your balls..gimme ur cellphone and every other thing which might fry your balls eventually those items PASS EMI testing one leh |
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gr2000
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Feb 2 2006, 10:30 PM
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QUOTE(bOoEsT @ Feb 2 2006, 10:29 PM) those items PASS EMI testing one leh so they say  This post has been edited by gr2000: Feb 2 2006, 10:30 PM |
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Torniquet
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Feb 3 2006, 12:50 AM
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so they say....i also can say arcylic pass 'my' E.m.i test....
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gr2000
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Feb 3 2006, 01:41 PM
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QUOTE(Torniquet @ Feb 3 2006, 12:50 AM) so they say....i also can say arcylic pass 'my' E.m.i test.... exactly...nothing's 100% proven ;-) |
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bombman
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Feb 5 2006, 02:41 AM
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Haha...no need quarrel over EMI lah. Most likely u wont be sitting nearby the CPU for too long rite? So just njoy~ the beauty of arcrylic cases |
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pizzaboy
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Feb 5 2006, 11:54 AM
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Look at all my stars!!
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QUOTE(Torniquet @ Feb 2 2006, 12:24 PM) EMi...haha...i dont i hav to worry about that...cuz i paint my whole arcylic case wif black piant..... why does somebody paint arcylic case that's suposed to be see thru, with black? Wouldn't that be akin to a guy that tattoos himself but doesnt wanna show people? |
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bombman
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Feb 6 2006, 11:12 PM
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QUOTE(pizzaboy @ Feb 5 2006, 11:54 AM) why does somebody paint arcylic case that's suposed to be see thru, with black? Wouldn't that be akin to a guy that tattoos himself but doesnt wanna show people? Hahahaha...dats so funny. @ least spray clear lah. |
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Torniquet
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Feb 7 2006, 01:38 AM
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i got my propose of doing it mah....
btw the the whole case is spray black....
u guyz can call me crazy....
wanna c a pics??
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bombman
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Feb 8 2006, 01:37 AM
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QUOTE(Torniquet @ Feb 7 2006, 01:38 AM) i got my propose of doing it mah.... btw the the whole case is spray black.... u guyz can call me crazy.... wanna c a pics?? Sure...post for evry1 to c. But I'm still pondering wht's the purpose? Ade sembunyik brg inside kah  |
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Torniquet
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Feb 8 2006, 08:54 PM
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QUOTE(bombman @ Feb 8 2006, 01:37 AM) Sure...post for evry1 to c. But I'm still pondering wht's the purpose? Ade sembunyik brg inside kah this is it not veli nice dont laugh ok.... purpose??? not sure.....  |
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SUSAcey
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Feb 8 2006, 09:33 PM
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QUOTE(pizzaboy @ Feb 5 2006, 11:54 AM) why does somebody paint arcylic case that's suposed to be see thru, with black? Wouldn't that be akin to a guy that tattoos himself but doesnt wanna show people? If you tattoo at butt how to show? If big piece like whole arm then show its ok, if small one bijik of potato on the arm n wanna show ppl that one really dono paiseh case |
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bombman
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Feb 9 2006, 12:20 AM
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QUOTE(Torniquet @ Feb 8 2006, 08:54 PM) this is it not veli nice dont laugh ok.... purpose??? not sure..... Who say not nice For me really cun lah dude. But back to the main issue; why paint an arcrylic case? |
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Torniquet
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Feb 9 2006, 02:30 AM
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for the superb mirror finish for the whole case...hehe
some dumb idea.....somemore i biohazard logo got light behind it mah..
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siLDes
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Feb 9 2006, 11:39 PM
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Getting Started
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QUOTE(Torniquet @ Feb 8 2006, 08:54 PM) this is it not veli nice dont laugh ok.... purpose??? not sure.....  What have u done .... u are no more a Acrylic Casing member ...  |
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Torniquet
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Feb 10 2006, 01:38 AM
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haha...im still in cuz is still a arcylic case
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bombman
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Feb 10 2006, 01:51 AM
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Hehe...it looks more like metal-built case due to the shining all over. |
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Torniquet
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Feb 10 2006, 02:55 PM
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so....wat is the comments of guys about my case...good or bad
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superdav007
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Feb 10 2006, 05:20 PM
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bad case senario
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Torniquet
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Feb 10 2006, 06:06 PM
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wat about u then.....wat happen to ur lian-li????
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gr2000
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Feb 19 2006, 08:42 PM
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QUOTE(Torniquet @ Feb 10 2006, 02:55 PM) so....wat is the comments of guys about my case...good or bad nice case there..but still..kinda defeats the purpose of having a acrylic case =x for me, i would've prefered if i sprayed the biohazard logo, and the remaining of the case sray with clear UV coating  |
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TSPeowYong
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Feb 19 2006, 08:58 PM
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its almost the same as cutting a biohazard logo on a mirror finish metal rig
edit=i would prefer not to spray the side panel but stick those custom designed car sticker... the effect is the same, but u can change the design once a while without changing the whole side panel....
This post has been edited by PeowYong: Feb 19 2006, 09:00 PM
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kurikuraX
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Mar 18 2006, 02:00 AM
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Bring up the post!
Wah...i saw many anti full-arcylic casing here! Hahahaa...Im on my way to get 1 too...
EMi fails? Hais...how about microwave oven? Hahaa...the same thing rite? ppl enjoy looking at the spinning plate inside the wave oven wihout knowing whats is goin on inside. 5 second before complete the cycle, most of the ppl wait besides the wave oven.
This post has been edited by kurikuraX: Mar 18 2006, 02:03 AM
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zzzz52
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Mar 18 2006, 09:21 AM
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radioactive
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Mar 21 2006, 01:22 AM
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QUOTE(kurikuraX @ Mar 18 2006, 02:00 AM) Bring up the post! Wah...i saw many anti full-arcylic casing here! Hahahaa...Im on my way to get 1 too... EMi fails? Hais...how about microwave oven? Hahaa...the same thing rite? ppl enjoy looking at the spinning plate inside the wave oven wihout knowing whats is goin on inside. 5 second before complete the cycle, most of the ppl wait besides the wave oven. EMI..has any1 ever encounter serious hardware failure by it ar?? Jus curious. When im small i always like to stare at the microwave oven and watch the food getting cooked inside..emi have wat harm on human body? My pc 24/7 on in my room..izzit very bad? |
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TSPeowYong
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Mar 23 2006, 02:19 PM
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yaya....
i also wanna know wut harm can the EMI thingy coz...
harmful to ppl or harmful to hardware?
and where does the EMI thingy come from?
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radioactive
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Mar 25 2006, 01:38 AM
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I have a suggestion...why don we lay the interior or exterior wit a metal mesh..small holes 1. It should reduce the EMI level jus like the mesh at the micro oven door.
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Vervain
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Mar 26 2006, 09:30 AM
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if you can prove it's efficiency. then its oke. i think that method is called defraction. correct me if i'm wrong. EMI hmm.. no wonder i can't gain weight for the pass 6 years with my casing side panel down.  i think acrylics are cool but eventually looks silly after their seasons are off. |
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radioactive
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Mar 28 2006, 12:57 AM
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To see if ur health has been compromised by EMI...slide ur fingers down ur arm(with nails vertical) wif quite some force and it will leave a white trailling of ur finger nail(not the skin surface but under)...if it stays there for a long time...before it recovers..it means u have been exposed to strong emi for a long time....i got tis tip from the guards at the shopping center where they are told to stand beside those anti theft thingy at the exit....those detectors gives off considerable amount of radiation.
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exkay
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Mar 28 2006, 01:31 AM
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QUOTE(Torniquet @ Feb 8 2006, 08:54 PM) this is it not veli nice dont laugh ok.... purpose??? not sure..... that looks like Macro Black to me.... hehehe local edition ? |
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bombman
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Mar 28 2006, 02:13 AM
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QUOTE(Vervain @ Mar 26 2006, 09:30 AM) if you can prove it's efficiency. then its oke. i think that method is called defraction. correct me if i'm wrong. EMI hmm.. no wonder i can't gain weight for the pass 6 years with my casing side panel down. i think acrylics are cool but eventually looks silly after their seasons are off. Defraction? Should be diffraction iznt? Anyway, 'll acrylic's season gone 1 day Change w/ glass? Hehe |
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TSPeowYong
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Mar 28 2006, 04:21 PM
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QUOTE(radioactive @ Mar 28 2006, 12:57 AM) To see if ur health has been compromised by EMI...slide ur fingers down ur arm(with nails vertical) wif quite some force and it will leave a white trailling of ur finger nail(not the skin surface but under)...if it stays there for a long time...before it recovers..it means u have been exposed to strong emi for a long time....i got tis tip from the guards at the shopping center where they are told to stand beside those anti theft thingy at the exit....those detectors gives off considerable amount of radiation. aiks.... if i dont drink enough water, it will leave the white trail.... eh... is the above method true ah to check for the EMI effect on us? |
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IkanPuyu
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Mar 28 2006, 06:54 PM
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New Member
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Wah...EMI effect? I manage to get one too...very interested in see-through casing. Need do some reading regards this things..
thanks for some info
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radioactive
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Mar 30 2006, 01:15 AM
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QUOTE(PeowYong @ Mar 28 2006, 04:21 PM) aiks.... if i dont drink enough water, it will leave the white trail.... eh... is the above method true ah to check for the EMI effect on us? But one of the guards told me....tht white trail last really long time. Thts how i know tht lil piece of ply wood by the door gives tht much radiation. I think u shud google out the proper way to check EMI effect QUOTE Anyway, 'll acrylic's season gone 1 day Change w/ glass? Hehe My mod uses glass for the bigger panels...hopefully change to glass so i dun nid to mod again to keep up wif the season I choosed glass bcos acrylic is so bloody expensive...nids rm200+...glass+acrylic combination under rm100 This post has been edited by radioactive: Mar 30 2006, 01:19 AM |
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kurikuraX
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Mar 30 2006, 01:45 AM
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Glass eh...Oh guys, did ya remember 1 pc that use Aquarium [they put a fish in it] in last year pc fair at pwtc? i forgot the specific date. They use glasses..hahahahaa..there! The glass era has come!
:I just have my Arcylic case in just around 2-3 weeks....outdated eh? Hihihi:
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radioactive
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Mar 30 2006, 10:58 AM
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QUOTE(kurikuraX @ Mar 30 2006, 01:45 AM) Glass eh...Oh guys, did ya remember 1 pc that use Aquarium [they put a fish in it] in last year pc fair at pwtc? i forgot the specific date. They use glasses..hahahahaa..there! The glass era has come! :I just have my Arcylic case in just around 2-3 weeks....outdated eh? Hihihi: Cool but how do they clean tht aquarium...remove the whole pc?. Anybody willing to risk their waterblock by putting fish in their reservoirs? i thought of tht but the fish shit will eventually end up in the waterblock..yucks. |
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TSPeowYong
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Mar 30 2006, 01:49 PM
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QUOTE(radioactive @ Mar 30 2006, 10:58 AM) Cool but how do they clean tht aquarium...remove the whole pc?. Anybody willing to risk their waterblock by putting fish in their reservoirs? i thought of tht but the fish shit will eventually end up in the waterblock..yucks. lol... u might cook the fish if the radiator is not good enough.... |
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SUSHaM7
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May 3 2006, 07:54 PM
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Team Eclipse = Geng Team!!
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acrilic casing is quite ez to get scratched
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bombman
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May 4 2006, 02:47 AM
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QUOTE(kurikuraX @ Mar 30 2006, 01:45 AM) Glass eh...Oh guys, did ya remember 1 pc that use Aquarium [they put a fish in it] in last year pc fair at pwtc? i forgot the specific date. They use glasses..hahahahaa..there! The glass era has come! :I just have my Arcylic case in just around 2-3 weeks....outdated eh? Hihihi: Wasnt it the one which won @ a Intel-sponsored modding competition? |
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kurikuraX
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May 4 2006, 03:22 AM
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QUOTE(bombman @ May 4 2006, 02:47 AM) Wasnt it the one which won @ a Intel-sponsored modding competition? yeah...the events is sponsored by intel..dunno if they win o not becoz i dont know the result. btw, their modded case amazed me n my gf a lot. |
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TSPeowYong
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May 5 2006, 02:32 AM
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Pros and Cons summarized in 1st post....
any more pros and cons??
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seveneleven
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May 5 2006, 02:43 AM
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Pros: You can see whats going on inside.
Cons: IMO, looks childish, like a toy.
Hey is it easy to find acrylic? Local hardware shop usually got eh?
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TSPeowYong
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May 6 2006, 02:14 AM
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QUOTE(seveneleven @ May 5 2006, 02:43 AM) Pros: You can see whats going on inside. Cons: IMO, looks childish, like a toy. Hey is it easy to find acrylic? Local hardware shop usually got eh? hm.. local hardware shop might not have it, u can try and see u can also look for it at those advertising shop... |
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bombman
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May 7 2006, 02:42 AM
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QUOTE(kurikuraX @ May 4 2006, 03:22 AM) yeah...the events is sponsored by intel..dunno if they win o not becoz i dont know the result. btw, their modded case amazed me n my gf a lot. If not mistaken that mod won 3rd place. Som1 correct me if I'm wrong yea Hope there'll be similar competition dis yr so dat our forumers could take part  |
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nightzstar
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May 9 2006, 12:45 PM
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Isn't glass is very heavy compared to acrylic?
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