NEW matx case- Lan Gear Da Box

ryboto · Post by **ryboto** » Mon Jan 11, 2010 9:41 am

So, I searched, couldn't find any info on it here, and decided I'd share my findings. It seems to be a new company with a single product, the "Da Box 100". Unlike most uatx cube cases, it fits the PSU up front, allowing for tower coolers to be used in conjunction with a full size ATX power supply. Comes with and without a windows/fans. Here's the link and some pictures,
Lan Gear Da Box 100

a little pricey, the cheapest version is $159.99, so hard to justify for myself at the moment, but it seems to be a pretty good alternative to current solutions.

Sunrise · Post by **Sunrise** » Sat Jan 16, 2010 5:12 am

Are there no other cubes with this layout? It seems like the only "correct" place to put the PSU, although it needs an extension cord to work.

ryboto · Post by **ryboto** » Mon Jan 18, 2010 6:52 am

There's a new silverstone mITX case coming out that does this, but it's mITX, I've yet to see another mATX case with this type of layout.

Bakkone · Post by **Bakkone** » Tue Jan 19, 2010 8:54 am

Id probably choose the Qmicra over this. They are similar cases...

Im really anxious to see how silverstones new mini performs. If it can keep the temps down Im getting one.

ryboto · Post by **ryboto** » Tue Jan 19, 2010 4:06 pm

Bakkone wrote:Id probably choose the Qmicra over this. They are similar cases...

Im really anxious to see how silverstones new mini performs. If it can keep the temps down Im getting one.

But the qmicra is bigger and more expensive. The design of "da box" is just more appealing to me. And silverstones case is mitx..which isn't a big issue if we start seeing more mitx motherboards.

Bakkone · Post by **Bakkone** » Tue Jan 26, 2010 4:22 am

The Qmicra was build with watercooling in mind. This one will rely on aircooling. Im thinking the temps might be a bit high but hopefully we will see some reviews soon.

ryboto · Post by **ryboto** » Tue Jan 26, 2010 5:19 am

Bakkone wrote:The Qmicra was build with watercooling in mind. This one will rely on aircooling. Im thinking the temps might be a bit high but hopefully we will see some reviews soon.

I think it's got plenty of ventilation, I'm using a smaller case at the moment and temps are fine with only a single case fan.