Awesome PC tech station, what size though? Help please.

[NathanP2007]

Whats your opinion on HTPX motherboard size?

Currently the 2 models of Techstation i am looking at are XL-ATX and HTPX.

HTPX: http://www.highspeedpc.com/Merchant2/merchant.mv?Screen=CTGY&Category_Code=TopDeckHPTX

XL-ATX: http://www.highspeedpc.com/Merchant2/merchant.mv?Screen=CTGY&Category_Code=TopDeckXL

Now all iv ever used is regular ATX size motherboards but when Ivy Bridge/SB-E come out i plan on building a brand new rig. A rig that will not me medium end, but i plan on going all out. The future equivalent of a i7 2600k, gaming mobo (3 way SLI/CF) and my 6950 2Gb and maybe get another for CF. I am just curious your opinions on if its worth the extra $50 for the larger tech station. I also like the fan setup on the HTPX. More fans is nice.
Basically have you heard of HTPX and if so, is it like a really weird/unique size that wont be common for years or should i future proof my techstation purchase and get the HTPX sized one?

 

[Spiko]

dead links

 

[Gorilla]

dead links

Not dead. That site is blocked on hardforum.

 

[NathanP2007]

Not dead. That site is blocked on hardforum.

That site in particular or all sites in links? If that site, why?

 

[Rooble91]

That site in particular or all sites in links? If that site, why?

Just that site

 

[NathanP2007]

Interesting.

 

[jjolin]

Don't mean to hijack the thread or anything, but do test benches with some fans have better airflow than say, my antec 1200? Theres some really cheap and cool looking ones on amazon i was looking at

[ame="http://www.amazon.com/MYOPENPC-Transparent-Computer-Workstation-Motherboard/dp/B0042ROMBK/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1308402011&sr=8-1"]Amazon.com: MYOPENPC BENCH Master Transparent Clear Acrylic Test Bench Computer Workstation Case for ATX / mATX Motherboard and ATX PSU - PC components are not included: Electronics@@AMEPARAM@@http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/511UOmpB9FL.@@AMEPARAM@@511UOmpB9FL[/ame]

[ame="http://www.amazon.com/MYOPENPC-Monster-Transparent-Computer-motherboard/dp/B0042RMP32/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1308402011&sr=8-6"]Amazon.com: MYOPENPC BENCH Monster Transparent Clear Acrylic Test Bench Computer Case for ATX / mATX motherboard, ATX Power Supply, and Big CPU Cooler - PC components are not included: Electronics@@AMEPARAM@@http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51pRO03kPTL.@@AMEPARAM@@51pRO03kPTL[/ame]

 

[NathanP2007]

First post is new, please read

 

[CJRP]

In my opinion, the two best "open air" bench cases are:

1) Dimastech - Easy Bench 2.5
http://www.dimastech.com/EN/c/bench-test-table-easy-v25-metallic-grey/

2) Microcool - Banchetto 101 (Rev. 2)
*side note for the curious: banchetto is Italian for bench and is pronounced "ban-khet-toe"
http://www.microcoolusa.com/101prod.html

 

[NathanP2007]

In my opinion, the two best "open air" bench cases are:

1) Dimastech - Easy Bench 2.5
http://www.dimastech.com/EN/c/bench-test-table-easy-v25-metallic-grey/

2) Microcool - Banchetto 101 (Rev. 2)
*side note for the curious: banchetto is Italian for bench and is pronounced "ban-khet-toe"
http://www.microcoolusa.com/101prod.html

Thanks? Neither fit what i like/want. Really just need opinions on HTPX and if its worth getting to future proof.