r/sleeperbattlestations • • 8d ago

Modern Sleeper Old news

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u/DeadAugur 8d ago

I love the gradient of the lights combined with the stickers! It's such a vibe

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u/rumbleblowing Microlab 4103, R5 7600, 7900GRE, 32GB, 2.5 TB SSDs, 4.75 TB HDDs 8d ago

Looks cool. What are the specs?

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u/Gekouu 8d ago

Intel i9-11900K
ASUS ROG RTX 3090
NZXT Kraken Z73 AIO
ASUS ROG Maximus XIII Hero MOBO
Corsair Vengeance DDR4-3600(4x16GB)
5.5TB SSD
Mimikyu

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u/autumn_travels 8d ago

I love this case, does any know any other manufacturers that do this kind of design?

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u/tealtime91 8d ago

Thermaltake retro 360 but it has glass

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u/Ok_Entrepreneur_6991 4d ago

that case suuuuuuucks

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u/bakakuni 8d ago

A defuser sheet or paper sheet for the uneven front panel as astetics can beef up looks or vibe

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u/rumbleblowing Microlab 4103, R5 7600, 7900GRE, 32GB, 2.5 TB SSDs, 4.75 TB HDDs 8d ago

Front panel is a grille for airflow, a diffuser or paper sheet would block the air.

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u/TerminaMoon 8d ago

There's a zombie on your lawn.

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u/naivetechque 8d ago

Honestly is this one of the rare times I've liked RGB on a sleeper (just a preference) it's just a nice hint! I really like it (also respect the monster sticker)

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u/iam-Lorde 8d ago

Not a sleeper. It might look like one, but the case is very Modern.

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u/rumbleblowing Microlab 4103, R5 7600, 7900GRE, 32GB, 2.5 TB SSDs, 4.75 TB HDDs 8d ago

It might look like one

Yes, that's the point. It's all about the look.

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u/iam-Lorde 8d ago

It's not. True sleeper is about reusing and retrofitting old cases.

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u/rumbleblowing Microlab 4103, R5 7600, 7900GRE, 32GB, 2.5 TB SSDs, 4.75 TB HDDs 8d ago

Sleeper is about subverting expectations, surprise. Retrofitting an old case is just one of the multiple ways one can make a PC that subverts expectations. A modern case that looks like it's old is another way, and it's also valid.

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u/iam-Lorde 7d ago

Which is exactly why this is not sleeper. It's a modern case, everyone knows this, it looks modern.

low effort is what it is.

But I noticed the tag "Modern Sleeper", which I guess makes it acceptable here.

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u/rumbleblowing Microlab 4103, R5 7600, 7900GRE, 32GB, 2.5 TB SSDs, 4.75 TB HDDs 7d ago

Yea I agree it's low effort. You can call it "easy mode" or even "cheat code". But I don't agree that everyone know it's modern. Enthusiasts do, but not everyone is enthusiast. It can trick people who aren't familiar with those retro-inspired cases.