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

[gramarye]

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

http://img236.imageshack.us/img236/1150/8428604rafx4.jpg http://img236.imageshack.us/img236/55/8428604bara2.jpg http://img236.imageshack.us/img236/8148/8428604cv2azz1.jpg http://img236.imageshack.us/img236/6326/8428604cv1adc2.jpg

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


Product Link:
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=8428604&productCategoryId=abcat0507006&type=product&tab=1&id=1183160363476#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)

http://img148.imageshack.us/img148/5888/20070320044857il9.jpg + door like http://img135.imageshack.us/img135/3345/20070524113628qg3.jpg

Lian Li PC-G70B
http://www.lian-li.com/product/product06.php?pr_index=30&cl_index=1&sc_index=2&ss_index=8&type=b

Lian Li PC-A71B
http://www.lian-li.com/product/product06.php?pr_index=113&cl_index=1&sc_index=2&ss_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...

[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.

[LittleMe]

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.

[SignalSoldier]

Would make a nice water cooling tower

[Raines8416]

Rocketfish eh?

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

[holli4pirating]

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).

[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.

[MrMike]

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.

[LyL18]

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!

[gramarye]

Use this printable coupon: http://emailinfo.bestbuy.com/P/v3/CouponWrapper.asp?SID=501925-1-0-ARTICLE-0&E=9398%3B665723%3B1237981045%3B1%3B02&R=T1_CPN_50458&A=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.jsp?skuId=7821949&st=raptor&lp=2&type=product&cp=1&id=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.

[schnell]

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

Use this printable coupon: http://emailinfo.bestbuy.com/P/v3/CouponWrapper.asp?SID=501925-1-0-ARTICLE-0&E=9398%3B665723%3B1237981045%3B1%3B02&R=T1_CPN_50458&A=1007&ci=50458

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


Does that coupon work on this case?

[Rock&Roll]

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:p

[gramarye]

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.

[ishmiael]

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.

[gramarye]

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?

[hafaznmatt]

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.

[dnottis]

yea, thats no Lian Li.

[gramarye]

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.

[LOUISSSSS]

yea, thats no Lian Li.

how do u know LL's not the OEm?

[RangerXML]

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).

[ishmiael]

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?

The quality is pretty good. It's a heavy case but it's reasonable for the size. It's fairly solid (rigid) too.
I have never used a Lian Li case before but from the looks of it and the Lian Li designs I have found... they are really really similar. Whether they are the same company I couldn't tell you.

I'm not worried about the extra 10% off, thanks though.

[Heather Taylor]

Lian Li is one of my favorite case manufacturers, though lately I've become rather fond of the Antec P180. Even the large Lian Li are lighter than, say, a Thermaltake anything.

I agree that this would make an awesome case for a liquid-cool setup...in fact, I'm tempted to give it a shot, since I've been debating building something with 780i.

[entropism]

Stopped by my local BB today, the price is the same (149.99) though it's over $200 online. Oh, and the shipping label on the box said "LIAN LI" right across it. ;)

[Blackjack988]

The original manufacturer is Lian Li, you can find it in RSS if you work there or take my word for it if you dont. Its big, the box is massive but pretty light. Also according to the terms of that 10% coupon it will not work on the case.

Computers: DVD-RW drives • external hard drives • notebook accessories • printers $149 & up • scanners $99 & up • computer networking • computer speakers, mice and keyboards • PC cameras • PC gaming controllers • digital recorders $99 & up • surge protectors • computer flash memory • computer cables • graphics and sound cards • blank digital media • blank video media • ink cartridges • printer docks • paper

no mention of anything close to cases.

[RangerXML]

BB is notorious for just excepting coupons, might as well just try it. I really want this case, but it turned out I had a bad PSU so no money, no new case.

[[LYL]Homer]

Online it says something about special offer 10-15% right under it.

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?_dyncharset=ISO-8859-1&id=pcat17071&type=page&st=RF-FULLTWR&sc=Global&cp=1&nrp=15&sp=&qp=&list=n&iht=y&usc=All+Categories&ks=960

[gramarye]

BB is notorious for just excepting coupons, might as well just try it. I really want this case, but it turned out I had a bad PSU so no money, no new case.

+1, give it a try, that's why people always say YMMV about their coupons, it really depends who rings you up at the register. A lot of them really don't care, but some are really particular about this stuff.

I've managed stacking two coupons, it was during the Hitachi Terabyte deal for $200, they pricematched a $40 of purchases $199 or more from Circuit City, and they added the 10% coupon, which brought this drive down to $140ish + tax. Bottom line, it's worth a try.

[ir0nw0lf]

Homer;1031910019']Online it says something about special offer 10-15% right under it.

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?_dyncharset=ISO-8859-1&id=pcat17071&type=page&st=RF-FULLTWR&sc=Global&cp=1&nrp=15&sp=&qp=&list=n&iht=y&usc=All+Categories&ks=960

" Add any 2 items to your cart from the categories below and get 10% off each item. Or add any 3 or more items to your cart and get 15% off each! "

[LyL18]

" Add any 2 items to your cart from the categories below and get 10% off each item. Or add any 3 or more items to your cart and get 15% off each! "

Classic BBY.

[azn_bboy07]

does anyone know where can i get this baby outside of the states? i can't find it here in australia. Does bb ship over sea? thanx guys

[Blazestorm]

Gonna try to grab one tomorrow if they're priced ~$70 and try the 10% coupon...

My still grab it without the 10% coupon, that really just saves you tax in my state.

[gramarye]

does anyone know where can i get this baby outside of the states? i can't find it here in australia. Does bb ship over sea? thanx guys

You can call Best Buy, or e-mail them. But...

You're better off finding a Lian-Li PC-A71B (mentioned in my OP) instead. I know there are quite a few retailers that carry LL down in Australia. Even if it can be had (YMMV) for $70ish, it's still not worth shipping it over due to shipping costs (it may not be that heavy, but the size of the box is big enough to be expensive), as well import taxes and fees...not the best to deal with from my past experiences. The total end cost would cost just as much as an actual LL case purchased in Australia. In my opinion go with the a Lian-Li case that suits your needs, this case may be too big for the average use. I would recommned this for servers since it takes E-ATX motherboards. You can always try ebay. Good Luck.


Gonna try to grab one tomorrow if they're priced ~$70 and try the 10% coupon...

My still grab it without the 10% coupon, that really just saves you tax in my state.

nice... ;)


*Thread title needs to be changed to $120 shipped / $72 & B&M YMMV

[Blazestorm]

I'm hoping to move my server into this, just cause the V1000 is a bit limited... I could end up w/ 18 spots for HDD's E-ATX and PSU with breathing room ... V1000 is cramped in comparison...

It shows in-stock, I just hope they have it for $72...

[azn_bboy07]

thanx for ur advice gramarye, appreciated bro. I jsut got flashed by the price of that beast lzol and i'm also running wc on my pc atm,so my Lianli K7 is abit small for it, but it still fits prety well. the A71 is abit expensive and i wud rather get a TJ-07 instead. But thanks anway folks. oh and u folks are sure damn lukcy to have such great gadget in the states, Australia is so crap with this kinda things *sighz*

[RangerXML]

I grabbed one of these when they hit $72, lots of room...insane amount of room for someone use to working in mid towers. Not as cramped as my former Antec 900 and it has decent air. On the otherside of things, combine the cost of this case, some unexpected bills and another good deal on a case and I'm in the hole :D

[Blazestorm]

I have 4 lian-li cases... and 2 computers...

Grabbed it for $72... tax was like $6 so $78 for a full-tower LianLi case... nawt bad :)

Gotta sell my V1000 now

[RussianHAXOR]

I nabbed one, but what to do with my armor?!

[kingk]

Went to 2 different bestbuys, and they both had them at the regular price of $119.

[RussianHAXOR]

Went to 2 different bestbuys, and they both had them at the regular price of $119.

Negotiate, they wont list it as 72. ;)

[Blazestorm]

Mine had it listed at $202, had a guy look up the SKU# and it was $72...

Got mine installed and setup... ridiculous amount of room in this case :)

And much quieter than my V1000 Although I only have 2 x 120mm fans running and a ACFreezer... I'm gonna swap out the front LianLi fan with an Enermax... which are dead silent.

[dwilson041781]

Id rather call to check if available as my closest is 30+mins away.

Thanks in advance for anyone who comes through.

If nothing else I'll just ask for by name and price check it.

[Blazestorm]

8428604

That's by memory though... wait I have the box right next to me...

Yea... that's right :)

[RussianHAXOR]

yeah, i called 8 locations... by the 4th one i had it memorized.

[dwilson041781]

8428604

That's by memory though... wait I have the box right next to me...

Yea... that's right :)

called store the sku came up, but price showing $119, but it did say it was discontinued, so maybe once rung up at register the $70something would ring up, will find out soon, thx again.

[RussianHAXOR]

called store the sku came up, but price showing $119, but it did say it was discontinued, so maybe once rung up at register the $70something would ring up, will find out soon, thx again.

yeah, go in store andifits still 120 talk to the supervisor of the computer dept and see whta he will give it away for since he makes the decision.

[gramarye]

Of course it'd be nice to get it for $72 (maybe even throw in a coupon), but I'd be okay with getting this case for $120...y'know it's just one of those things? Maybe it's just me, but I think either price is still a great deal regardless. Good Luck, and glad this discussion is still going on!

[Blazestorm]

http://lousyhero.com/blaze/snwserve.jpg (http://lousyhero.com/blaze/nwserve.jpg)

$72 is a super-good deal on a full-tower LianLi...

Glad I got it :)

[RangerXML]

I've had this case now for 3 days and I haven't had time to work on it yet dammit. Looks pretty sweet, mine is gonna look a bit more like the picture on the box and I'm a little worried that one of the cables from my PSU is going to be a bit to short...

[Blazestorm]

I love the "gamer" with both hands on the keyboard, on the box... :o

[kingk]

maybe in another week or so they will finally mark these down in all the stores. I just called another store and the kid told me it was $119. I'm pretty sure he just walked over to where it was and looked at the price on the shelf.

[Blazestorm]

maybe in another week or so they will finally mark these down in all the stores. I just called another store and the kid told me it was $119. I'm pretty sure he just walked over to where it was and looked at the price on the shelf.

If it's close enough I'd just go there... it was listed at $202... rang up as $72...

I don't trust employees, unless I'm right there checking with them...

[kingk]

not feeling that adventurous, I'd prefer to wait to see what type of success others are having, or they actually mark it down. I'd imagine that would be a bit odd to carry that huge box to the cashier just to find out it's the same price it is marked on the shelf.

[Blazestorm]

Hehe... just find an employee to look it up by SKU number... at the store... I saw the guy type in the number and saw the price of $71.99

I didn't even call ahead to check stock. I asked one guy if he could check in the back for a box that didn't look so beatup... he said "no we don't store items, only the items on the floor are what is in stock" ... Wait... what?

Then I asked the customer service if it was considered open-box because there was no tape on the top (you could stick your hand in) but tape on the sides. He was like "well... there's tape on the sides"... I was hoping to get it even cheaper :o

[dwilson041781]

my nearest had 6in stock and even noted that theres a DISCONTINUED tagged on item, so I get there, carry to register it rings up $119 and $125 with taxes and so I say, Can I talk to a Supervisor or Manager, I wait like 5mins some girl comes over, I explain how they are being discontinued and some ppl have gotten it for $70+tax and she says lemme see, then after a few mins, she returns to only say, well its still showing up on our website at $119 so I cant do anything, to which I reply, but you do admit its coming up as discontinued and she says yes, to which I said ok do u know when they may mark them down or what not? Nope she replies and then I just said ok thanks for your time, and left.:rolleyes:

Im gonna give it time and if I cant get it marked down I may just buy anyways, not sure though, think I may call ahead this time and speak with a Super or someone else, Store I went to was kinda dead, never seen so few employees at a bestbuy, It was one of those Magnolia Theatre BestBuy's suprisingly they had more than home theatre's.

[ND40oz]

my nearest had 6in stock and even noted that theres a DISCONTINUED tagged on item, so I get there, carry to register it rings up $119 and $125 with taxes and so I say, Can I talk to a Supervisor or Manager, I wait like 5mins some girl comes over, I explain how they are being discontinued and some ppl have gotten it for $70+tax and she says lemme see, then after a few mins, she returns to only say, well its still showing up on our website at $119 so I cant do anything, to which I reply, but you do admit its coming up as discontinued and she says yes, to which I said ok do u know when they may mark them down or what not? Nope she replies and then I just said ok thanks for your time, and left.:rolleyes:

Im gonna give it time and if I cant get it marked down I may just buy anyways, not sure though, think I may call ahead this time and speak with a Super or someone else, Store I went to was kinda dead, never seen so few employees at a bestbuy, It was one of those Magnolia Theatre BestBuy's suprisingly they had more than home theatre's.


I ran into the same thing when I was there today. They had two, sku was the same, rang up 119. Oh well, I really wanted a V2100 anyway for the 12 internal 3.5s.

[dwilson041781]

I ran into the same thing when I was there today. They had two, sku was the same, rang up 119. Oh well, I really wanted a V2100 anyway for the 12 internal 3.5s.

yep 2 on shelf but 6 in stock when I called, bummed me, but eh, if u happen to come across a hotdeal post it, im still looking for a full tower thats similiar.and ill do the same.

[kingk]

thanks guys, looks like this is a huge ymmv

[RussianHAXOR]

Im a bit disappointed with this case right now.

[dwilson041781]

Im a bit disappointed with this case right now.

because?

I noticed they have a thread in the Case/mods section about the wiring if thats the problem u have.

[tenpinsniper]

Has anyone took off the door? If so, does it look okay w/o the door?

[gramarye]

I don't own this case, however I do own an Lian Li case with a door, To remove it, you'd essentially have to unscrew the top and bottom planes in the front (as circled):

http://img230.imageshack.us/img230/9195/ringsdw9.jpg

^you might be left with 6-holes in the front, but you might just put the screws back in take care of the holes.

It may look something similar to the PC-75 chassis from back in the day:

http://img259.imageshack.us/img259/5991/rings2kd3.png

I can't seem to find the link where this guy actually removed the door and displayed the final result :\ It was on this forum in a foreign language

[Blazestorm]

To remove the front panel, you need to unscrew 4 screws, 2 on each side at the top and bottom.

And to remove the door, you unscrew those 6 screws.

Be warned, it's a PITA to get the door back on after you take it off... there are 2 little pins that hold the door in, don't lose them.

[aldy402]

cant seem to get an answer to this question but hopefully you guys can help me out

is the rocketfish logo easily removable? i'd like to purchase it and have a clean black look to it..

[Blazestorm]

It might be, but there will be a little divet where the logo was...

It looks like a sticker, but it's flush with the aluminum around it...

Might be a big pain...

[aldy402]

It might be, but there will be a little divet where the logo was...

It looks like a sticker, but it's flush with the aluminum around it...

Might be a big pain...

thanks blazestorm

[dwilson041781]

Called The Taunton, Attleboro, and Mansfield and nada, the first 2 have them, but dont have them marked down STILL, this is MADNESS!

Brockton no ones picked up phone. :(

[JadeMonkeyStang]

Called The Taunton, Attleboro, and Mansfield and nada, the first 2 have them, but dont have them marked down STILL, this is MADNESS!

Brockton no ones picked up phone. :(

Talk to a BB employee and ask them to look up the SKU in RSS. They can check not only their store, but any others in the area and tell you the price and stock level at each store.

-Jade

[CruzCtrl]

This is a double post because there are two discussions in Hot Deals about this case, and I wanted to make sure anyone looking for this case has a chance at getting one for $47.99.

I almost waited too long. One left at the 94th and Quivira store in Overland Park KS for $47.99. But employee was nice enough and found 5 more for the same price at the Lees' Summit store off of 50 Hi-way and Chipman Rd.

Go get 'em.

Thanks to the op for the heads up weeks back.

[whymeintrouble]

FYI link to other thread. if anyone is looking for one, post over there with city/state and store number if you know it. zip code helps too if no store number. I'll try to look it up tomorrow afternoon if I have the time.

http://www.hardforum.com/showthread.php?t=1277427