   How big is yours?
  There seems to be a lot of interest today in LCD screens and XPC systems like the Shuttle line. My question is how big *your* current setup is (monitor and case), and how important that size is to you (maybe even why it's important or not important).My main system is a giant, using a standard 17" flat CRT but encasing the CPU in a 24"H x 18"D x 8"W case (Info on the case from Google, slightly modified with the 2 extra case fan slots filled and a dual temperature controlled fan SATA ready power supply in place of the original). I like it large because it makes it easy to work with, it is never cramped inside and always has lots of room for air to flow. Cable reach can be a problem (IDE cables are fine, but I needed to get a different CD audio cable that was long enough) but otherwise I'd would choose the full-full tower over any other the other cases I've used.My other primary system is a desktop replacement laptop (14.1 LCD, PIII800). It's used primarely for running chat clients as well as server testing (it sits behind the main machine network wise, hiding it's ports from outside access). The small size is a big plus because I don't really have room for a full size monitor+keyboard (I actually do have computers below that desk, but none are plugged in).So what does everyone else use? (I'm especially interested in anyone using a XPC/Flex ATX machines)[edited by - michalson on August 18, 2003 8:23:35 PM]
  14" long!! ......but seriously, wouldn''t using a smaller case allow you to concentrate the power of your fans more?, i know you could cram more fans into a bigger case, but i have an issue with noise level. Once had 7 fans solely for cooling my video card when i was overclocking it(this was when water cooling was still only available by making it yourself). ;  I have a tower case, about the same size as yours, and a 19" CRT next to a 15" CRT. After going through a number of smaller cases, I went with a full tower because it has more space, has better air circulation and minimises cable spaghetti. Space isn''t really an issue, since the room I use is primarily designed to house my computer. I could fit my current system in a midi tower, but it would be a mess.   ____________________________________________________________www.elf-stone.com | Automated GL Extension Loading: GLee;  Sitting on a 3` deep custom desk (backwall of the master bedroom of a 10` wide trailer), 19~ pretty black princeton monitor sitting next to a (now defnct *cry*) 17~ amptron monitor. My case (right of 19`) is a mid tower with drilled out air vents and slightly tweaked grilling (to improve air flow). So far my cpu far is actually working (it''s a first, normally they die 1-3mo after purchase) so this case does not have a 12" muffin fan bolted to the side to side with a hole cut in the case as a replacement. (that works pretty good btw, even if noisy  )Imo, the mid tower is too small as far as air flow/heat disipation goes but is probably the best as far available room/small foot print.My next tower I plan on a full tower, probably one of them fancy jobbers (watercooled perhaps, neon, you know silly things like that  ):waveFeral ;quote:Original post by deathtrap  14" long!! ......but seriously, wouldn''t using a smaller case allow you to concentrate the power of your fans more?, i know you could cram more fans into a bigger case, but i have an issue with noise level. Once had 7 fans solely for cooling my video card when i was overclocking it(this was when water cooling was still only available by making it yourself).   no, in order to increasing cooling speed you need to increase the surface area available to cooling (or decrease the thermal energy of the coolant). By packing the components into a smaller case, you give less room for radiation. That''s why heatsinks are so big.Also, a smaller case will have less ventilation. You might be able to pump air in, but if it''s got nowhere to go, it doesn''t help.   Do you use your powers for good or for awesome?My newly updated site | The Cutter Project | Association of Computing Machinery;  Mine is bigger than yours.CRT tho. ;  i have a 21" inch trinitron monitor and an antec matrix casethat is a big system my refresh is 200! ;It''s 25.534 cm.. oh, the monitor. Sorry. Hmm.. can''t remember. Isn''t that odd?-bas;  I just thought it was funny that this thread has the largest ratio of views : Posts than any other active topic right now....WOW A PENIS THREAD!...oh.  dang.Btw I have 2, a 19" and a 17".  I <3 my two monitors.   [edited by - Senses777 on August 19, 2003 5:30:08 AM];quote:Original post by Michalson  My question is how big *your* current setup is (monitor and case)17" monitor. Midtower (4 5.25" bays)quote:how important that size is to you (maybe even why it''s important or not important).When it comes to coding, size DOES matter. I am planning of buying a CRT 19" monitor. 