Chenbro announces the Gaming Bomb II
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Chenbro announces the Gaming Bomb II
In its first forray into the highend PC enthusiest/gaming arena Chenbro announced an all aluminium case called the Chenbro Gaming Bomb II.
Some features include:
- Removeable motherboard tray
- Toolless installation of 5.25" and FDD devices
- HDD installation that can be configured so that the HDDs face into the case or rotated 90 degrees like the Antec P160
- Front and back 120mm fans.
- Top 92mm blowhole
- Cable routing and hiding system for PSU cables
- removable handles for carrying the case
- Rubber grometts for HDD mounting
Full PDF here: http://www.extremereviews.net/GBIIPR.pdf
Pics:
http://www.extremereviews.net/php/view. ... omb_inside
http://www.extremereviews.net/php/view. ... omb2_light
http://www.extremereviews.net/php/view. ... omb2_black
http://www.extremereviews.net/php/view. ... mb2_silver
Tell me what you guys think from silence persepective.
Daniel
Some features include:
- Removeable motherboard tray
- Toolless installation of 5.25" and FDD devices
- HDD installation that can be configured so that the HDDs face into the case or rotated 90 degrees like the Antec P160
- Front and back 120mm fans.
- Top 92mm blowhole
- Cable routing and hiding system for PSU cables
- removable handles for carrying the case
- Rubber grometts for HDD mounting
Full PDF here: http://www.extremereviews.net/GBIIPR.pdf
Pics:
http://www.extremereviews.net/php/view. ... omb_inside
http://www.extremereviews.net/php/view. ... omb2_light
http://www.extremereviews.net/php/view. ... omb2_black
http://www.extremereviews.net/php/view. ... mb2_silver
Tell me what you guys think from silence persepective.
Daniel
Looks a bit G5-ish
The good points are the 120 mm fans in front and back. I can't get really excited about the top 92 mm exhaust (adds to much noise) but on the other hand this could be used to make a psu duct.
The hdd bay seems to have stnd rubber o'rings to mount the hdd, so thats good as well.
The side window doesnt really work for me but might appeal to the case modding enthousiasts out there.
How rattle free it is remains to be seen. Can't really tell from a picture. But maybe we can confince MikeC to request a sample as well.
The good points are the 120 mm fans in front and back. I can't get really excited about the top 92 mm exhaust (adds to much noise) but on the other hand this could be used to make a psu duct.
The hdd bay seems to have stnd rubber o'rings to mount the hdd, so thats good as well.
The side window doesnt really work for me but might appeal to the case modding enthousiasts out there.
How rattle free it is remains to be seen. Can't really tell from a picture. But maybe we can confince MikeC to request a sample as well.
The looks are right on. If there is a version without a window is will actually look very stylish ala Coolermaster or Lian Li. If the external drivebays are hidden behind the aluminium plates this will be a killer looking case. From the looks and specs alone this looks like a great case for the LAN community and I would recommend it, but lets see a review first.
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I love the looks. Its a shame its Aluminium My case is aluminium, although with considerable time and effort it is now quiet. I don't think I want to go through that process again when they are some nice new steel cases out there
http://forums.silentpcreview.com/viewto ... 290#102290
http://forums.silentpcreview.com/viewto ... 290#102290
Yeah, aluminium cases have a tendancy to vibrate. You can decouple your case fans, and that helps a lot. However, there are still issues with vibration. The HSF vibrations are passed into the mobo, and then into the case. Also, the PSU will pass its vibrations into the case, unless you have been lucky enough to have enough room to decouple the PSU fans. HDD(s) will have to be suspended of course - assuming you want the best results.
http://www.extremereviews.net/data.php? ... ype=review
Heres them making the xpider case uglier which is quite an achievement considering how ugly the first one was. What a shame.
Heres them making the xpider case uglier which is quite an achievement considering how ugly the first one was. What a shame.
Cant believe that someone actually designed such an abomination, let alone approve it!tay wrote:http://www.extremereviews.net/data.php? ... ype=review
Heres them making the xpider case uglier which is quite an achievement considering how ugly the first one was. What a shame.
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There certainly is. It's the same people who buy those Thermaltake abortions and all those horrific Alienware knockoffs. Remember, there's no accounting for bad taste, and there seems to be plenty of it in the computer industry.luminous wrote:I don't like that case either. I've not actually heard of anyone that did like the first one. There must be some market segment out there that we are not aware of.
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Heh... you stumbled on to our secret!luminous wrote:NOOOOoooooooo we've lost MikeC!!! Someone has come along and kidnapped him. We will have to watch this replacement very carefully. Who knows what "quiet" components he will start recommending
No matter, we have him, bound and gagged so he can finally be silent at last! Bwhhahahahahahahahaha....
Good one luminous.
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Actually, if you look at the interior pics of the Chenbro PC-610 that I recently reviewed, you'll see that the two different cases are nearly identical beneath the plastic bezel. There's not a big difference (lower front drive bay area only) between the PC-610 and it's newer cousin, the PC-611, which is what the Gaming Bomb I is built on.MikeC wrote:OK -- here's a vote for the first one: I like the blue and grey versions, the colors are muted enough for the silly "spyder" design to quickly fade from awareness. The internal design & sturdiness is very good.
So just say "NO" to the Gaming Bomb and go with the PC-610 if you're looking for a case by Chenbro.
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Now I wonder if I can post 1000 post to the test area, delete them, and still keep the credit?? Maybe I'm not that bored this evening to find out
Now I know why you were made a moderator That really is an impressive dedication to this site Something that we all benefit from *bows in a "we are not worthy way"*
Now I wonder if I can post 1000 post to the test area, delete them, and still keep the credit?? Maybe I'm not that bored this evening to find out
Regarding vibrations, I read in another forum where a guy used shower pan liner (from Home Depot/Lowes) to dampen his aluminum case -- it's a sheet material that's used on the backside of acrylic shower stalls/tubs to dampen the sound of water and create a more "solid" feeling. I think he said that it was around a $1US/sq. ft.
Anyone have any experience with it? I'm thinking about giving it a try on my Kanam Accent HT-400 HTPC case (which has a very flimsy aluminum top).
Dave
Anyone have any experience with it? I'm thinking about giving it a try on my Kanam Accent HT-400 HTPC case (which has a very flimsy aluminum top).
Dave
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Chenbro's keeping the name the same for "product identification" purposes while they're changing the design of the case, kinda like AMC did in 1978 when they updated the design of the famous Pacer.tempeteduson wrote:How come two different cases are both named Gaming Bomb II (or Xpider II)?