DARWINmachine intros hand-built, open-air computer chassis

User Comments: 12

1. January 25, 2011 11:06 AM
   Guest said:

   I don't like it. Style over usability from the looks of it.

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2. January 25, 2011 11:08 AM
   fpsgamerJR62 said:

   No doubt a unique custom-made PC although the parts list are a bit of a letdown considering the $ 2,899.00 price. It would make a nice conversation piece although I can't really tell which end is up .

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3. January 25, 2011 11:14 AM
   

   Jesse said:

   Real bummer that the case isn't available on it's own. I would really enjoy making a build with that case.

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4. January 25, 2011 12:07 PM
   

   Benny26, TechSpot Paladin, said:

   Nah, i like my expensive hard worked for parts in a case where they're protected. All it would take is an unfortunate trip up, or my little nephew to come in when i'm busy and start "playing"...and i could be missing half of a graphics card quite easily. Also, a case can stop a hell of a lot of dust getting to the vital components , and that's obviously a bonus.

   If you've got no pets, no children, and no money worries, then it's a different story...

   Edit: It could be an electricity risk aswell...I certainly wouldn't like to go anywhere near it when it's turned on, and don't forget kids again.

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5. January 25, 2011 12:23 PM
   

   Mizzou said:

   That really doesn't work for me, pretty much along the same lines as benny26.

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6. January 25, 2011 3:36 PM
   

   Relic, TechSpot Chancellor, said:

   Looks pretty cool, but with that price tag and those parts it's a deal breaker, not to mention the other issues that benny bought up.

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7. January 25, 2011 3:47 PM
   

   PanicX, TechSpot Ambassador, said:

   Looks stunning.

   But you can forget about SLI/Xfire or simply expanding at all.

   And I'd imagine its very loud as well. Not only is there no sound dampening, but the cases design would amplify all system noise.

   I'd also hope you've got a great air purifier system as there's no case filtering here either.

   But at least it's pretty, should be a hit with the Apple crowd. :P

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8. January 25, 2011 6:07 PM
   

   Kibaruk, TechSpot Paladin, said:

   As everyone else thinks this looks really amazing BUT, you could make much much much MUCH more with that money (And not drink coke or pepsi or coffee scared while using it).

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9. January 25, 2011 11:28 PM
   garyhope said:

   Beautiful. I win the lottery, I'm getting one or two.

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10. January 26, 2011 1:07 PM
    MilwaukeeMike said:

    @PanicX, I lol'd at the apple comment, funny

    As I read from an asute comment in the thermaltake 10 review. Don't think of it like a $2,800 computer, its' also art. People pay far more for art that does far less. Put it up on your desk, not under it, and it'll be safe from spills and bumps.

    I'm also not a big enough art fan to put it ahead of function, and no protection, noise dampening, etc would make it a tough buy. (cost notwithstanding)

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11. January 26, 2011 4:44 PM
    DokkRokken said:

    Regardless of the components, I think this is a gorgeous chassis. I'd love to see it in person.

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12. January 26, 2011 5:59 PM
    

    Placeholder said:

    It looks cool, but it also looks like it is top-heavy and would fall over sideways and be hanging by it's cables in one knee-bump. That and all the places for dust to settle.. I think I'll put my $3000 somewhere else.

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