Thursday, June 2nd 2011

Huntkey Displays X7 Post-Apocalyptic Case Concept

There are plenty of current and upcoming games set in a post-apocalyptic scenario, the limited few who are deep into the survival-horror and adventure settings will find this new case from Huntkey interesting, even otherwise the rustic industrial looks should get some. Called the X7, the case comes from one of the more popular case and PSU manufacturers selling in the eastern markets. The Huntkey X7 is an ATX full-tower case that features an industrial, almost post-apocalyptic design scheme. The side panel uses not just two-dimensional painted structures, but also three-dimensional metal shards sewn together by a network of screws.

It's not just the random shapes these shards are made of, but also the physical texture, that add originality to this design. The case looks like it's supported by a central SECC-made frame with shards all over it. The front panel looks like a set of random drive bay and fan bay covers, one even has a worn-out StarCraft logo. The surface carries splashes of rusty colors, worn out silvery surface, and patches of red, denoting that the "pre-apocalyptic" X7 may have been a metal-overall case with red paint. Inside, the case has components located in places where some of the first ATX tower cases had them: PSU on the top, a top drive-cage with four 5.25" bays, and one 120 mm rear exhaust apart from two 120 mm front intakes. There are top-exhausts, too, but they're made to appear like they've been drilled out later. The case is sure to make heads turn at LAN parties. Make sure you complement it: go dressed in a worn-out anti-radiation overcoat.
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33 Comments on Huntkey Displays X7 Post-Apocalyptic Case Concept

#26
twicksisted
Hot air rises, so having a top mounted psu will naturally aid convection. Not sure what the real life difference this would make in case thermal dynamics though when using a fan to suck air out from the bottom of case, I'm guessing worse.
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#27
Melvis
I like the case, i think he has done a good job with it to make it look that way.

As for the top vs bottom mounted PSU, newtekie1 said it perfectly, totally agree 100%
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#28
mlee49
Imsochobostarcraft 2 case lol :D make a protoss case please! :D
This would sell, Blizzard already has Razer selling mice and pads specific for Wow/SC2 why not cases?

:toast:
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#29
Fourstaff
newtekie1That is why I said Zip-Ties. A big bag of them are like $5 and you can just tie the extra cables up out of the way.
Its just personal preference left then.
mlee49This would sell, Blizzard already has Razer selling mice and pads specific for Wow/SC2 why not cases?

:toast:
I don't mind having a Protoss themed case, it would be nice. I would imagine Zerg cases will look cluttered. Terran? Just stick the triangle logo on any HAF cases and you are good to go
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#30
mlee49
A zerg case wouldn't have any mechanical parts, simply throw all the hardware on the creep and it will assamilate/assemble by it self.


A protoss case would use it's dark energy to keep all the parts held together and in place.

:D
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#31
Wile E
Power User
twicksistedHot air rises, so having a top mounted psu will naturally aid convection. Not sure what the real life difference this would make in case thermal dynamics though when using a fan to suck air out from the bottom of case, I'm guessing worse.
Many cases with bottom mount psus have an independent intake for the psu fan on the bottom of the case, so it doesn't affect case flow. Not to mention, they also usually add another fan up top to make up for the missing psu fan.

Thus far, the differences have been completely negligible between the 2 when I have compared. Well within a couple percent, that can account for standard deviation. Certainly not enough difference to make or break a cooling setup, or force you to change settings.
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#32
twicksisted
Wile EMany cases with bottom mount psus have an independent intake for the psu fan on the bottom of the case, so it doesn't affect case flow. Not to mention, they also usually add another fan up top to make up for the missing psu fan.

Thus far, the differences have been completely negligible between the 2 when I have compared. Well within a couple percent, that can account for standard deviation. Certainly not enough difference to make or break a cooling setup, or force you to change settings.
you're totally right there, (i like to switch my psu round so i dont have to worry about cleaning the bottom filter as my rig lives on a carpet) ;)

Real world results are always different... im just going by the laws of physics in saying that hot air rises... ive done no testing etc... and am not the type of overclocker that needs an extra 1c of cooling on my setups :)
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#33
Wile E
Power User
twicksistedyou're totally right there, (i like to switch my psu round so i dont have to worry about cleaning the bottom filter as my rig lives on a carpet) ;)

Real world results are always different... im just going by the laws of physics in saying that hot air rises... ive done no testing etc... and am not the type of overclocker that needs an extra 1c of cooling on my setups :)
Oh, I wasn't inferring that you meant one way is better than the other. Was just throwing out my experience on the issue. :toast:
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