Rocketfish BLK Aluminum Full-Tower Case (Rebranded Lian Li) @ Best Buy ~ $150 Shipped

Rocketfish Black Aluminum Full-Tower Case (Rebranded Lian-Li) @ Best Buy ~ $150 Shipped



Price/Availability:
$150 shipped
*Available in Best Buy Locations


Product Link:
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage....#productdetail

Product Features:
* Durable, all-aluminum case for enhanced heat dissipation
* 14 drive bays include eight 3.5" (2 external, 6 internal for hard drive) and six 5.25" (external, for optical drive)
* 1 FireWire port and 2 USB 2.0 ports on front panel; 7 expansion slots
* Advanced triple-fan cooling system with three 120mm cooling fans (1 front ball bearing fan, 1 rear ball bearing fan and 1 side fan); washable front fan air filter
* Steel ball front door design for improved stability
* Compatible with M-ATX, ATX and E-ATX motherboards up to 12" x 13"
* Easy installation — no tools required

Product Specifications:
Product Height
24.2"

Product Width
22.8"

Product Weight
18.6 lbs.

Product Depth
20.8"

Case Type
ATX tower

Power Supply
Not included

Drive Bays
External: 6 (5.25"), 2 (3.5"); Internal: 6 (3.5")

Expansion Slots
7

Cooling Fans
3 (1 front, 1 rear, 1 side)

Requirements
Accepts M-ATX, ATX and E-ATX motherboards up to 12" x 13"

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Words/Thoughts:
A hybrid between these two expensive $250+ Lian Li cases? (minus the better cooling)

+ door like

Lian Li PC-G70B
http://www.lian-li.com/product/produ...index=8&type=b

Lian Li PC-A71B
http://www.lian-li.com/product/produ...index=8&type=b

*Build Quality and component can't be compared to the above (not as good as actual Lian Li), however, for $150 all aluminum full tower/server Lian Li chassis, I'd say this a good deal...

I have seen these as the local BB near me.

Seems like a pretty good deal if you need a huge case.

I am all matx right now so I have no use for one.

Originally Posted by PClark99

I have seen these as the local BB near me.

Seems like a pretty good deal if you need a huge case.

I am all matx right now so I have no use for one.

Are those 3 1/2" drive trays in the bottem of the case removable? I'd need to fit a PCP&C 1KW PSU in there.

Would make a nice water cooling tower

Rocketfish eh?

Too bad I dont still work at BB. Im sure theres a CRAZY employee discount on those.

Originally Posted by LittleMe

Are those 3 1/2" drive trays in the bottem of the case removable? I'd need to fit a PCP&C 1KW PSU in there.

I'd assume they are removable, because if not I don't see how you could mount hdd's in there (unless they have those tool-less rails).

Also, seeing as it's not really a Lian-Li, I wonder how good the build quality is and how many of the little features off LiLi's will be incorporated (like the little screwless fan mounts, removable mobo tray, etc).

I'm pretty sure lian-li makes these for best-buy... not positive... but there are sooo many similarities I figure bestbuy just paid them to design and produce some cases for them to sell under a new name.

Originally Posted by holli4pirating

I'd assume they are removable, because if not I don't see how you could mount hdd's in there (unless they have those tool-less rails).

Also, seeing as it's not really a Lian-Li, I wonder how good the build quality is and how many of the little features off LiLi's will be incorporated (like the little screwless fan mounts, removable mobo tray, etc).

It's not screwless, but you put the screws on the hard drive first then put it in. You can see where you'd slide the front in, and then click down the back. Looks like the 3.5" brackets may be pretty difficult to remove in their entirety.

Originally Posted by Blazestorm

I'm pretty sure lian-li makes these for best-buy... not positive... but there are sooo many similarities I figure bestbuy just paid them to design and produce some cases for them to sell under a new name.

this would not be the first time BB has done this (ie Dynex or Insignia)


Ive seen these at local BB's too... the box is HUGE!

Use this printable coupon: http://emailinfo.bestbuy.com/P/v3/Co...=1007&ci=50458

...And bring the price down to $135 + tax...

^you can also consider using this coupon on a Raptor X Retail ($190 on newegg):
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage....=1142294266684

...and bring the price down to $162ish + tax, which is quite warm since it was $150 at one point, but still cheaper than most retailers.

Did anyone buy this yet? I looked at it in the store, but cant decide. Is it Lian Li quality?

Originally Posted by gramarye

Use this printable coupon: http://emailinfo.bestbuy.com/P/v3/Co...=1007&ci=50458

...And bring the price down to $135 + tax...

Does that coupon work on this case?

Very nice looking case. Now I wish I was in the market for a $150 case. If I was, I'd be a whole better off in a number of other financial aspects

Originally Posted by schnell

Did anyone buy this yet? I looked at it in the store, but cant decide. Is it Lian Li quality?



Does that coupon work on this case?

Not sure about the quality yet, however, the coupon works, i don't think it's close to a YMMV either.

Originally Posted by schnell

Did anyone buy this yet?

I bought this case a few days ago. I don't have anything to put in it yet but I plan to have a new computer built by the end of the month.

I had a $50 gift card from x-mas so... it was only $100 for me.

It looks like it's pretty good quality. Solid frame and the air flow might be adequate. There is plenty of room for imagination.

Originally Posted by ishmiael

I bought this case a few days ago. I don't have anything to put in it yet but I plan to have a new computer built by the end of the month.

I had a $50 gift card from x-mas so... it was only $100 for me.

It looks like it's pretty good quality. Solid frame and the air flow might be adequate. There is plenty of room for imagination.

How's the build quality? LL quality? You can still go back to Best Buy's Customer Service and get $10 back with the 10% coupon lying around if you care to, may not be worth it though. Is it light? heavy?

That is one HUGE case

And yes, the case is Lian-Li quality, overall it's solid. It doesn't have tooless design or anything, but you get tons of space so customization is easy.

yea, thats no Lian Li.

Well hmm, some times I'd like to believe that, but the computer rang up 'Lian-Li' as the OEM...as well as those Velocity cases you may find.

Originally Posted by dnottis

yea, thats no Lian Li.

how do u know LL's not the OEm?

I would love to get this case, but I have no clue what to do with my Antec 900 (damn thing weights a metric ton and is impossible to work in).