If you've never seen what Smooth Creations can do to a case you really need to check out the CoolerMaster CSX Stacker 830 Red Flame Edition case - http://www.overclock...er_stacker_830/
Cooler Master + Smooth Creations = Awesome
Started by Nemo, Mar 18 2009 02:25 AM
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Posted 18 March 2009 - 02:25 AM
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Posted 18 March 2009 - 04:36 AM
The paint skill and detail is top notch. Really awesome work. But flames and skulls? I think I'll wait for the over 16 years of age paint job 
Flames and skulls are a bit too teen-angst for me.
Great review though. I'm really glad you guys are putting full build pics in with case reviews now. It's really great to give a feel for the relative size and spacing of the case.
Flames and skulls are a bit too teen-angst for me.Great review though. I'm really glad you guys are putting full build pics in with case reviews now. It's really great to give a feel for the relative size and spacing of the case.
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Posted 18 March 2009 - 04:43 AM
That's one hell of an ugly looking case! I can honestly say I wouldn't use it if I was given it! 
Nice review though and I'm sure some people will love it.
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Nice review though and I'm sure some people will love it.
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Posted 18 March 2009 - 05:04 AM
I dig the flames...the skulls not so much. Still, that's a damn nice piece of work!
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Posted 18 March 2009 - 05:06 AM
I like the case design (for the most part), but don't really care for the red flame design... they have a Celtic design I like much much better. 
Though there is absolutely NO way that I'd pay $400+ for a case.
Though there is absolutely NO way that I'd pay $400+ for a case.
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Posted 18 March 2009 - 05:07 AM
Very nice work on the painting. I just can't see myself spending that much on a case for custom paint. I got my 830 on sale with free shipping . Also very much appreciate the change in pictures.
. Also very much appreciate the change in pictures.
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Posted 18 March 2009 - 08:14 AM
Great review
The paint job on those skulls was great. They nearly made me piss my pants.
The paint job on those skulls was great. They nearly made me piss my pants.
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Posted 18 March 2009 - 08:32 AM
I think its a sweet looking case just the pricetag is what drags it down. 
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Posted 18 March 2009 - 09:42 AM
Very nice cases, i have to agree with the others that the red flames and skulls dont appeal to me but on their site they have a nice blue flame one.
I would probably order one if they were alot cheaper.
I would probably order one if they were alot cheaper.
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Posted 18 March 2009 - 02:18 PM
I actually love the design and skulls. But I'm also the one that would put a flame paint job on a daily driver as well.
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Posted 19 March 2009 - 02:59 AM
Wait... what? You removed the 4x12cm fan holders? I thought that was one of the nicest features..
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Posted 19 March 2009 - 04:47 AM
Wait... what? You removed the 4x12cm fan holders? I thought that was one of the nicest features..
It did not fit with a tower style heatrsink I used and with an acrylic window it just recirculates the case air. It was not able to be used in the build i did because of that. you should see a pic on page 3 to document the interference
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