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Amiga computer related discussion => Amiga Hardware Issues and discussion => Topic started by: Dragster on July 29, 2009, 06:45:00 PM
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Hi #?,
well.. it turns out that I bought a Peg II recently (mobo, memory, cpu card only) and I'm starting to build it up. I just want to hear from other Pegasos users what you consider a good case option for it... I've been looking at Antec's Aria enclosure but that's probably not the best choice outhere.
Anyone got a good suggestion?
Thanks in advance!
Dragster
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I used the SilverStone SG01 (http://www.silverstonetek.com/products/p_contents.php?pno=sg01) for my Pegasos which is a nice case.
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I have two PegII's both in Antek NSK3480 mini tower cases. Very happy with them. Much more accesible than cubes like the Aria but still nice and compact.
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Thanks for the suggestions folkz!
I'll open a new thread soon regarding the Peg II, installation and configuration... I'm totally new to it!
More suggestions on cases welcome!
Cheers,
Dragster
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I rebuilt my peg 2 in a X-Cube case which i really like :- http://www.xcase.co.uk/X-Case-X-Cube-Black-with-window-650-Watt-Psu-p/x-case-xcube-bww.htm
When I bought it, it was in an Antec Aria case and to be honest I hated it. This was mainly due to a number of threads where stripped out of the aluminium and when you moved it the the sides fell off.
The X-cube is far roomier for hardly any size increase.
Gaz
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I rebuilt my peg 2 in a X-Cube case which i really like :- http://www.xcase.co.uk/X-Case-X-Cube-Black-with-window-650-Watt-Psu-p/x-case-xcube-bww.htm
When I bought it, it was in an Antec Aria case and to be honest I hated it. This was mainly due to a number of threads where stripped out of the aluminium and when you moved it the the sides fell off.
The X-cube is far roomier for hardly any size increase.
Gaz
Hey Man, thanks for the suggestion, this one looks pretty good!
Cheers
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@gazgod
There's a slight problem though... it seems to be available in Europe only... :(
Damn, it looks really nice!
Cheers
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Available worldwide ... they ship internationally
http://www.xcase.ashopcommerce.co.uk/g/32599/international.html
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Yes go for the X-Cube case as Gazgod said. I also really like it and have a Peg 2 in a Black one. :):)
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Thanks folkz. I will get a quote for shipping.. I bet it's gonna be very expensive.. we'll see if it's worth it or not!
BTW.. I checked on bplan's website for the smartfirmware updates for the pegasos.. it's not available anymore, is it? Wonder if anyone has the latest version...
Cheers
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Thanks folkz. I will get a quote for shipping.. I bet it's gonna be very expensive.. we'll see if it's worth it or not!
BTW.. I checked on bplan's website for the smartfirmware updates for the pegasos.. it's not available anymore, is it? Wonder if anyone has the latest version...
Cheers
Try asking Neko over at Powerdeveloper.org. He use to keep track of/handle things like that! :-)
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Try asking Neko over at Powerdeveloper.org. He use to keep track of/handle things like that! :-)
Thanks for the tip m8, will ask!
Cheers
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Available worldwide ... they ship internationally
http://www.xcase.ashopcommerce.co.uk/g/32599/international.html
Here's a very similar case available in the states.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811144162
Personally I think the best "cube" case is the Lian Li PC-V350/351.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811112222
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Here's one on ebay:- http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-ALUMINUM-Micro-Cube-Case-PC-ATX-400W-Firewire-USB_W0QQitemZ280373550456
Lots on there different colours and with or without side windows.
These cases take a lot of wear, mines has been dragged to user groups etc for at least 3 years and the only where is on the clour of the fron panel.
Mine can be seen working here :- http://www.flickr.com/photos/lincsamigagroup/2084489613/
Gaz
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BTW.. I checked on bplan's website for the smartfirmware updates for the pegasos.. it's not available anymore, is it? Wonder if anyone has the latest version...
What is wrong with the version you have?
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What is wrong with the version you have?
It seems to be quite outdated... (2002). Newer versions would probably fix a lot of issues but I don't know 'cause I don't have them. It looks like the original owner didn't upgrade it...
The mobo is version 2B1... which, afaik is one of the older (if not the oldest) revisions of the Peg II...
Cheers,
Dragster
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It seems to be quite outdated... (2002). Newer versions would probably fix a lot of issues but I don't know 'cause I don't have them.
Outdated? perhaps... but no more than the hardware. Fix or cause issues, sure. Some versions are merely updates for newer revision boards, and probably wouldn't even apply to yours. But hey.. do as you see fit, maybe a newer version could give you some issues to enjoy.
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OK, ended up buying this one:
Silverstone SST-LC13B-E (black) Home Theater HTPC Case...
Now the room is full with mostly white Amiga's and now a black Pegasos II! :D
The case is a bit bigger than needed, but very nice.. very well made, good materials, roomy and it has great looking.
Thanks everybody for your suggestions.
Cheers,
Dragster