When is it time to get a new PC case?

[ITsonic]

For those who have said that there old PC case doesn't cut it anymore I have a question for you one is the time to get a new PC case? This question has been going around in my mind ever since one of my standoffs broke off I had to crazy glue it back on but it didn't hold up long the crazy glue I had was only meant for crafting only and when it fell off I had to go out and buy another crazy glue this time with maximum bonding. The standoff was once again glued back on but I don't know how long it will hold on I'm been searching for a new PC case ever since the standoff fell all and out of all the ones I have seen its come down to these two cases one of which was recommended by Tom's hardware community. They are:

Thermaltake V3 Black Edition VL80001W2Z Black SECC / Plastic ATX Mid Tower Computer Case
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811133094

Rosewill CHALLENGER - Black Gaming ATX Mid Tower Computer Case
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811147153

If my year force recon 60P headset doesn't break I may have to go out and buy one of these two cases here, if my headsets do stop working then this whole thing here is completely in the drink. Anyway I will be waiting for your replies about this subject also I will be posting this to other forums to see what other people would recommend me buying.

 

[greens]

I just want to put this out here.

NEVER use glue on a mother board.
Glue does not conduct electricity.
The motherboard screws into the standoff which screws into the case which is attached to the PSU which is plugged into the wall which goes out to a grounding stake somewhere near your home.

Your motherboard is at risk, as components which are grounded on that screw are not being grounded properly.

Most people upgrade their cases with motherboard upgrades. New motherboard means new USB versions, drive sizes, etc. Plus the old case would house the hold mobo for reuse.

 

[ITsonic]

I just want to put this out here.

NEVER use glue on a mother board.
Glue does not conduct electricity.
The motherboard screws into the standoff which screws into the case which is attached to the PSU which is plugged into the wall which goes out to a grounding stake somewhere near your home.

Your motherboard is at risk, as components which are grounded on that screw are not being grounded properly.

Most people upgrade their cases with motherboard upgrades. New motherboard means new USB versions, drive sizes, etc. Plus the old case would house the hold mobo for reuse.

Did I use the word motherboard anywhere in my post? I used it on the PC case not the motherboard itself please read more into what I was saying. What I said was I put crazy glue on the PC cases standoff not the actual motherboard standoff.

 

[lodders]

I think the only times to replace a PC case are when it is broken like yours, or when it is 20 years old and your new components no longer fit.

I generally build PCs with cheap cases in the £25 range (approx $35 US). Never had a problem yet.

 

[mjslakeridge]

If it is just one standoff that is missing, I think you should be OK, unless you are using some super-heavy CPU cooler. I have a case that is 15 years old and I have put in new components several times.

 

[greens]

Responders are likely trying to assist as many people as possible in the time they have, so you'll need to read into future answers and use logic and reason to get the full picture. Sorry i didn't have time to explain it properly and missed the word Tray.

So..... your Motherboard screws into the stand off (the little brass bits) which screws into the motherboard tray, which is riveted to the case... By gluing the the standoff to the motherboard TRAY you are preventing the motherboard from being grounded, see the little brass bit needs to have a metal on metal connection to the motherboard, motherboard tray, case, power supply, wall outlet, and finally ground rod.


Fact is; your motherboard isn't being properly attached to your case, and is at risk.

 

[ITsonic]

I think the only times to replace a PC case are when it is broken like yours, or when it is 20 years old and your new components no longer fit.

I generally build PCs with cheap cases in the £25 range (approx $35 US). Never had a problem yet.

I could see her point there well since my Mine was missing a standoff peg then I think that's what I needed to do..

If it is just one standoff that is missing, I think you should be OK, unless you are using some super-heavy CPU cooler. I have a case that is 15 years old and I have put in new components several times.

Were you even listening to what I was saying? I was talking about my PC case standoff not a motherboard standoff if you look at the picture here you a notice that all three of them have some sort of Peg, but the one that is circled in red that one doesn't have a Peg the hold it in place not only that all four pieces that was supposed to hold the standoff in place have all broken off. Just take a look at the picture they can see what I mean.

Responders are likely trying to assist as many people as possible in the time they have, so you'll need to read into future answers and use logic and reason to get the full picture. Sorry i didn't have time to explain it properly and missed the word Tray.

So..... your Motherboard screws into the stand off (the little brass bits) which screws into the motherboard tray, which is riveted to the case... By gluing the the standoff to the motherboard TRAY you are preventing the motherboard from being grounded, see the little brass bit needs to have a metal on metal connection to the motherboard, motherboard tray, case, power supply, wall outlet, and finally ground rod.


Fact is; your motherboard isn't being properly attached to your case, and is at risk.

Did you hear me the first time it's not about a motherboard standoff it's a PC case standoff I'm talking about look at the picture above and you'll see what I mean. That's what I was talking about I didn't have a picture of it to show everyone what I was talking about what part of that don't you understand?

 

[USAFRet]

I just want to put this out here.

NEVER use glue on a mother board.
Glue does not conduct electricity.
The motherboard screws into the standoff which screws into the case which is attached to the PSU which is plugged into the wall which goes out to a grounding stake somewhere near your home.

Your motherboard is at risk, as components which are grounded on that screw are not being grounded properly.

Most people upgrade their cases with motherboard upgrades. New motherboard means new USB versions, drive sizes, etc. Plus the old case would house the hold mobo for reuse.

Did I use the word motherboard anywhere in my post? I used it on the PC case not the motherboard itself please read more into what I was saying. What I said was I put crazy glue on the PC cases standoff not the actual motherboard standoff.

And what standoffs might these be, if not for the motherboard?

EDIT: Oh, the feet on the case.
Not standoffs.

Proper terms for specific items.

 

[DSzymborski]

I think the only times to replace a PC case are when it is broken like yours, or when it is 20 years old and your new components no longer fit.

I generally build PCs with cheap cases in the £25 range (approx $35 US). Never had a problem yet.

I could see her point there well since my Mine was missing a standoff peg then I think that's what I needed to do..

If it is just one standoff that is missing, I think you should be OK, unless you are using some super-heavy CPU cooler. I have a case that is 15 years old and I have put in new components several times.

Were you even listening to what I was saying? I was talking about my PC case standoff not a motherboard standoff if you look at the picture here you a notice that all three of them have some sort of Peg, but the one that is circled in red that one doesn't have a Peg the hold it in place not only that all four pieces that was supposed to hold the standoff in place have all broken off. Just take a look at the picture they can see what I mean.

Responders are likely trying to assist as many people as possible in the time they have, so you'll need to read into future answers and use logic and reason to get the full picture. Sorry i didn't have time to explain it properly and missed the word Tray.

So..... your Motherboard screws into the stand off (the little brass bits) which screws into the motherboard tray, which is riveted to the case... By gluing the the standoff to the motherboard TRAY you are preventing the motherboard from being grounded, see the little brass bit needs to have a metal on metal connection to the motherboard, motherboard tray, case, power supply, wall outlet, and finally ground rod.


Fact is; your motherboard isn't being properly attached to your case, and is at risk.

Did you hear me the first time it's not about a motherboard standoff it's a PC case standoff I'm talking about look at the picture above and you'll see what I mean. That's what I was talking about I didn't have a picture of it to show everyone what I was talking about what part of that don't you understand?

Again, *you're* the one who is being rude and insulting here. When you explain something very poorly -- which you did, there's not one person with PC building experience that would think standoffs referred to the feet at the bottom of the case -- it's ridiculous to get all angry when someone doesn't understand you.

Nobody would have minded if you had to write a response better explaining the problem, but instead you became hostile at people donating their time to help others.

 

[greens]

LOL case feet -_- Glue the * out of those all you want haha

 

[mjslakeridge]

Now that we know the OP was talking about case feet, the entire premise of the question seems odd. Why ask computer folks about replacing a case just because you glued the foot back on?

 

[ITsonic]

I just want to put this out here.

NEVER use glue on a mother board.
Glue does not conduct electricity.
The motherboard screws into the standoff which screws into the case which is attached to the PSU which is plugged into the wall which goes out to a grounding stake somewhere near your home.

Your motherboard is at risk, as components which are grounded on that screw are not being grounded properly.

Most people upgrade their cases with motherboard upgrades. New motherboard means new USB versions, drive sizes, etc. Plus the old case would house the hold mobo for reuse.

Did I use the word motherboard anywhere in my post? I used it on the PC case not the motherboard itself please read more into what I was saying. What I said was I put crazy glue on the PC cases standoff not the actual motherboard standoff.

And what standoffs might these be, if not for the motherboard?

EDIT: Oh, the feet on the case.
Not standoffs.

Proper terms for specific items.

Sorry I didn't know the Proper term for case feet.

I think the only times to replace a PC case are when it is broken like yours, or when it is 20 years old and your new components no longer fit.

I generally build PCs with cheap cases in the £25 range (approx $35 US). Never had a problem yet.

I could see her point there well since my Mine was missing a standoff peg then I think that's what I needed to do..

If it is just one standoff that is missing, I think you should be OK, unless you are using some super-heavy CPU cooler. I have a case that is 15 years old and I have put in new components several times.

Were you even listening to what I was saying? I was talking about my PC case standoff not a motherboard standoff if you look at the picture here you a notice that all three of them have some sort of Peg, but the one that is circled in red that one doesn't have a Peg the hold it in place not only that all four pieces that was supposed to hold the standoff in place have all broken off. Just take a look at the picture they can see what I mean.

Responders are likely trying to assist as many people as possible in the time they have, so you'll need to read into future answers and use logic and reason to get the full picture. Sorry i didn't have time to explain it properly and missed the word Tray.

So..... your Motherboard screws into the stand off (the little brass bits) which screws into the motherboard tray, which is riveted to the case... By gluing the the standoff to the motherboard TRAY you are preventing the motherboard from being grounded, see the little brass bit needs to have a metal on metal connection to the motherboard, motherboard tray, case, power supply, wall outlet, and finally ground rod.


Fact is; your motherboard isn't being properly attached to your case, and is at risk.

Did you hear me the first time it's not about a motherboard standoff it's a PC case standoff I'm talking about look at the picture above and you'll see what I mean. That's what I was talking about I didn't have a picture of it to show everyone what I was talking about what part of that don't you understand?

Again, *you're* the one who is being rude and insulting here. When you explain something very poorly -- which you did, there's not one person with PC building experience that would think standoffs referred to the feet at the bottom of the case -- it's ridiculous to get all angry when someone doesn't understand you.

Nobody would have minded if you had to write a response better explaining the problem, but instead you became hostile at people donating their time to help others.

Forgive me if I was rude to everyone here nobody understood what I was talking about it was only after I put that picture on here is when everything made sense to everyone.

LOL case feet -_- Glue the * out of those all you want haha

Right thanks for saying that.

Now that we know the OP was talking about case feet, the entire premise of the question seems odd. Why ask computer folks about replacing a case just because you glued the foot back on?

Just because I have to know if I should replace the case or just glue the foot back on again if it ever falls off.. Besides I've already got a PC build lined up already all I need to do is to buy the parts and also find a job to buy these said parts, the pending financial crisis is make it hard just to find one.

 

[USAFRet]

Glue.

 

[Darkbreeze]

100% silicone, OR, Lexel. Both available at most hardware stores and home centers. Put a blob in the middle of the foot, place it in the correct position under there case, put the full case weight on the feet and don't touch the case again for 24hrs.

 

[Saga Lout]

Where I come from there are things named beermats. Every bar has some on every table and stack of those holds PC cases far enough off the floor or desk. Blocks of wood do just as well.

I suspect you might need an alcohol wipe to remove the old glue before laying fresh down.

 

[ITsonic]

100% silicone, OR, Lexel. Both available at most hardware stores and home centers. Put a blob in the middle of the foot, place it in the correct position under there case, put the full case weight on the feet and don't touch the case again for 24hrs.

Thanks I remember that.

Where I come from there are things named beermats. Every bar has some on every table and stack of those holds PC cases far enough off the floor or desk. Blocks of wood do just as well.

I suspect you might need an alcohol wipe to remove the old glue before laying fresh down.

It's like what I said before I was using Krazy glue to glue foot back on the 1st time, the one I used was for crafting the one I used this time around had a maximum bond written on it.

 

[Darkbreeze]

Super and crazy glues do not bond well with some materials. Some rubber or plastic products that are extremely dense or have very little porosity generally don't bond well with those kinds of glues. A silicone product, or Lexel, will probably bond much better with it and more importantly, will be more forgiving of movement. While some super glue type products might seem to work they will break away from the adhered surface easily if a fair amount of sideways shear force is applied, such as sliding the case sideways.

The foot will want to stay in place while the case body is trying to move sideways, and may simply continue to break the bond. If you prefer to use a super glue type adhesive, you might want to try a gel type.

 

[ITsonic]

Super and crazy glues do not bond well with some materials. Some rubber or plastic products that are extremely dense or have very little porosity generally don't bond well with those kinds of glues. A silicone product, or Lexel, will probably bond much better with it and more importantly, will be more forgiving of movement. While some super glue type products might seem to work they will break away from the adhered surface easily if a fair amount of sideways shear force is applied, such as sliding the case sideways.

The foot will want to stay in place while the case body is trying to move sideways, and may simply continue to break the bond. If you prefer to use a super glue type adhesive, you might want to try a gel type.

Okay I get it I know what you're saying but for now the bond on the glue is holding strong if the bond breaks again I'll do what you told me here thank you for telling me that or I'll just buy a new one.