Author Topic: Brandless replacement cases (Read 18045 times)

WhiteFireDragon · « **on:** Fri, 07 December 2012, 16:06:51 »

Hi Carter,

I know you mentioned a while ago that you guys will offer these replacement cases separately, so any info on ETA and price would be great. Thanks, and congrats on the subforum.

durainello · « **Reply #1 on:** Fri, 07 December 2012, 21:53:25 »

Yea me too, I wouldn't mind to give an option to even void for warranty for those.

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rowdy · « **Reply #2 on:** Fri, 07 December 2012, 22:49:12 »

Some in Australia have wondered about these too, as all our CFRs seem to be branded.

vun · « **Reply #3 on:** Mon, 10 December 2012, 08:46:01 »

I know this isn't your area, but could you get some info on brandless QFR cases for us Europeans? I mailed the CM EU support about it but all I got out of them was a very short reply saying they don't have brandless cases.

Carter · « **Reply #4 on:** Tue, 11 December 2012, 12:43:39 »

Hi guys, they have been ordered but taking a bit of time to come in for some reason. Should be able to get ETA today.

As for other regions carrying this, I will suggest to them but its very difficult to convince them to take on the voided warranty risk. This was a hoop I had to jump through to get this done but doubtful other regions will take the same leap of faith.

I will plead my case though!

vun · « **Reply #5 on:** Tue, 11 December 2012, 13:42:14 »

I don't think the warranty hoop is as big in Europe due to the laws here; for instance if I break the warranty sticker on my keyboard it doesn't actually void anything as far as I know.

If the other regions decide to chicken out would it be possible to just order one from CM US?

WhiteFireDragon · « **Reply #6 on:** Tue, 11 December 2012, 15:28:14 »

Thanks Carter! It's always appreciated the extra steps you go through.

I'm assuming these will only be available directly from CM store and not large distributors like newegg or amazon?

cgbuen · « **Reply #7 on:** Sun, 16 December 2012, 00:11:47 »

Still curious to know as well!

oluf · « **Reply #8 on:** Sun, 16 December 2012, 14:55:24 »

Count me in!

Amarok · « **Reply #9 on:** Fri, 21 December 2012, 12:42:46 »

Count me in too, I'd buy one the second they go on sale.

Leewei · « **Reply #10 on:** Tue, 01 January 2013, 18:06:18 »

Interested for sure. =)

Permeability · « **Reply #11 on:** Tue, 01 January 2013, 22:44:18 »

interested!

dorkvader · « **Reply #12 on:** Tue, 01 January 2013, 23:39:41 »

I'd be interested in at least two, for my current QFR's, possibly more if the price is right for housing DIY projects.

Hah, Cm makes good computer cases, now they can move into the significantly-more-niche keyboard case market. Maybe someday we'll got a combo R PI/keyboard case

codymaust · « **Reply #13 on:** Wed, 02 January 2013, 00:25:13 »

I'd be interested in purchasing two of them

The effort you are putting into listening to consumers is seriously appreciated!

cgbuen · « **Reply #14 on:** Wed, 09 January 2013, 11:27:07 »

Any update at all on your front, Carter?

suprsmo · « **Reply #15 on:** Sun, 13 January 2013, 20:31:52 »

It appears.. I got jipped on what I thought would have been the last CM Storm Quickfire (Blacks) in Aus.. As I paid for it, waited.. waited.. and today they cancelled it, as they DID have it.. and now do not.

Poop.

So Carter, next time you pop your head in, if you can still get your hands on a quickfire with blacks, branded or otherwise. Id love to hear from you!

(Now to get that refund..) *grumble*

rowdy · « **Reply #16 on:** Sun, 13 January 2013, 23:48:25 »

^ I had that experience with a yellow Filco. Was waiting 2 months on backorder and then being told it was no longer available

mhuang2286 · « **Reply #17 on:** Tue, 15 January 2013, 11:57:19 »

interested any updated on this?

Carter · « **Reply #18 on:** Thu, 17 January 2013, 19:30:39 »

Sorry guys!!! CES has taken all my time. The top covers have come in. So i will be working with the CM Store early next week to get them live and available for purchase.

Sai · « **Reply #19 on:** Thu, 17 January 2013, 19:33:11 »

Quote from: Carter on Thu, 17 January 2013, 19:30:39

Sorry guys!!! CES has taken all my time. The top covers have come in. So i will be working with the CM Store early next week to get them live and available for purchase.

That's great news

suprsmo · « **Reply #20 on:** Thu, 17 January 2013, 22:28:28 »

Wooooo

cgbuen · « **Reply #21 on:** Thu, 17 January 2013, 22:30:16 »

NICE!! Can't wait!!

singaporean123 · « **Reply #22 on:** Thu, 17 January 2013, 22:35:32 »

Will the replacements be plastic as well? I'm hoping to get some aluminium ones

oluf · « **Reply #23 on:** Thu, 17 January 2013, 22:38:08 »

I think that carbon fiber would be badass! =)

Carter · « **Reply #24 on:** Thu, 17 January 2013, 23:03:49 »

currently they are just top covers. You boys buy them out, it will help me to prove my point of this market. The possibilities are endless, but I need to prove results in order to create custom full cases in different material.

singaporean123 · « **Reply #25 on:** Thu, 17 January 2013, 23:07:42 »

Quote from: Carter on Thu, 17 January 2013, 23:03:49

currently they are just top covers. You boys buy them out, it will help me to prove my point of this market. The possibilities are endless, but I need to prove results in order to create custom full cases in different material.

sure, where can I buy them ?

Carter · « **Reply #26 on:** Thu, 17 January 2013, 23:25:59 »

I will do my best to get them live tomorrow. But will most likely be monday/tuesday. 11 days in vegas destroyed me.

singaporean123 · « **Reply #27 on:** Thu, 17 January 2013, 23:33:33 »

Quote from: Carter on Thu, 17 January 2013, 23:25:59

I will do my best to get them live tomorrow. But will most likely be monday/tuesday. 11 days in vegas destroyed me.

sweet! CES must've been tiring. Cooler Master has quite a few booth babes from the videos I've watched, haha. I hope they're available for international shipping though!

Let's hope there's a promotional price for the top covers

NikoGasm · « **Reply #28 on:** Thu, 17 January 2013, 23:59:40 »

This is awesome. Yet again Carter comes through for us.

esoomenona · « **Reply #29 on:** Fri, 18 January 2013, 21:11:07 »

What are we looking at going up first as far as colors?

SmallFry · « **Reply #30 on:** Fri, 18 January 2013, 21:13:25 »

I would assume the black for sure, and most likely the CM Silver or whatever you'd like to call it.

Halverson · « **Reply #31 on:** Fri, 18 January 2013, 21:13:26 »

I just realized, does this potentially mean cheap Phantom cases?

SmallFry · « **Reply #32 on:** Fri, 18 January 2013, 21:14:03 »

No, these are only the top covers. I think Carter will see if he can get the bottoms made if we buy out the top shells.

Halverson · « **Reply #33 on:** Fri, 18 January 2013, 21:16:34 »

Quote from: SmallFry on Fri, 18 January 2013, 21:14:03

No, these are only the top covers. I think Carter will see if he can get the bottoms made if we buy out the top shells.

Ah yes, a full case would be cool. I'm sure they would sell like hot cakes as well.

SmallFry · « **Reply #34 on:** Fri, 18 January 2013, 21:23:28 »

Aren't the bottom covers of the QFR channeled and what not like a Leopold with the modular USB etc? We would need to modify how the Phantom connects etc.

NikoGasm · « **Reply #35 on:** Fri, 18 January 2013, 21:24:23 »

Quote from: Halverson on Fri, 18 January 2013, 21:13:26

I just realized, does this potentially mean cheap Phantom cases?

This is what I was hoping for. I need something cheap to keep my Phantom in until one of these amazing cases everyone is discussing is finally finished.

esoomenona · « **Reply #36 on:** Fri, 18 January 2013, 21:44:32 »

I'm not sure I see full cases coming. IMO, only different top covers.

Halverson · « **Reply #37 on:** Fri, 18 January 2013, 21:47:34 »

Quote from: SmallFry on Fri, 18 January 2013, 21:23:28

Aren't the bottom covers of the QFR channeled and what not like a Leopold with the modular USB etc? We would need to modify how the Phantom connects etc.

Depending on prices, could always do some mods to the case without too much worry.

SmallFry · « **Reply #38 on:** Fri, 18 January 2013, 21:50:25 »

Yup. Gotta get the top covers first though.

)

Halverson · « **Reply #39 on:** Fri, 18 January 2013, 21:52:01 »

Quote from: SmallFry on Fri, 18 January 2013, 21:50:25

Yup. Gotta get the top covers first though. )

Just Friday night dreaming

Backupcase will be a very nice piece of foam, possibly with carboard and duct tape!

SmallFry · « **Reply #40 on:** Fri, 18 January 2013, 21:53:54 »

I think that is what my Phantom will sit in until I can get my CAD files drawn up.

Halverson · « **Reply #41 on:** Fri, 18 January 2013, 21:54:54 »

Quote from: SmallFry on Fri, 18 January 2013, 21:53:54

I think that is what my Phantom will sit in until I can get my CAD files drawn up.

Pfff cad, I'm going to use scissors and possibly a ruler...maybe.

SmallFry · « **Reply #42 on:** Fri, 18 January 2013, 21:55:51 »

I was going to make my own Acrylic case... Whatchu got!?

Halverson · « **Reply #43 on:** Fri, 18 January 2013, 21:57:58 »

Quote from: SmallFry on Fri, 18 January 2013, 21:55:51

I was going to make my own Acrylic case... Whatchu got!?

Two turntables and a microphone!

SmallFry · « **Reply #44 on:** Fri, 18 January 2013, 21:59:21 »

Drat. I hate when that happens.

* SmallFry can't busta rhyme.

Halverson · « **Reply #45 on:** Fri, 18 January 2013, 22:00:20 »

And thus ends the thread derailment! Can't wait to see what pops up next week from CM!

codymaust · « **Reply #46 on:** Sat, 19 January 2013, 13:36:14 »

This is awesome news

Thanks again Carter. Depending on pricing I will be getting one or two when the sales go live

jabar · « **Reply #47 on:** Sun, 20 January 2013, 01:25:25 »

A full case would be awesome if they could figure out a good warranty tweak, but usually those sorts of things are set in stone. Save the poor PLU-M87, bring on the cases!

metafour · « **Reply #48 on:** Tue, 22 January 2013, 17:46:14 »

Any chance this is going to go live today?

cgbuen · « **Reply #49 on:** Sun, 27 January 2013, 04:09:53 »

I've been reading through a few posts in this thread and elsewhere, and have heard some grumblings about how future QFRs in all switch types are getting the black top covers.

Which makes me wonder all the more, since it never was explicitly answered (and since they haven't been made available yet)... are these going to show up only in black, or will there be grey as well?

suprsmo · « **Reply #50 on:** Wed, 30 January 2013, 18:19:26 »

I just want to get my hands on a QFR with blacks in Aus.

Not sure why soo blardy hard

Carterrrrrrrrrrrrrr can you help a brother out?

kmiller8 · « **Reply #51 on:** Wed, 30 January 2013, 19:33:01 »

Man, if CM were to release a replacement case right now, the would sell out in minutes for everyone clamoring for Phantom cases. Let's hope they don't miss this huge opportunity.

metafour · « **Reply #52 on:** Wed, 30 January 2013, 19:39:33 »

Quote from: kmiller8 on Wed, 30 January 2013, 19:33:01

Man, if CM were to release a replacement case right now, the would sell out in minutes for everyone clamoring for Phantom cases. Let's hope they don't miss this huge opportunity.

Carter said the cases are in stock and they were going to be posted last week Monday or Tuesday. However, we're only looking at replacement TOP cases. It's not the whole case. He did say if these sell well he will try to go up the chain to get some more products like this in place. Not sure if that includes full cases though.

kmiller8 · « **Reply #53 on:** Wed, 30 January 2013, 19:57:57 »

Quote from: metafour on Wed, 30 January 2013, 19:39:33

Carter said the cases are in stock and they were going to be posted last week Monday or Tuesday. However, we're only looking at replacement TOP cases. It's not the whole case. He did say if these sell well he will try to go up the chain to get some more products like this in place. Not sure if that includes full cases though.

I see, still, if they did do full cases. hotcakes. HOTCAKES!!!

rowdy · « **Reply #54 on:** Wed, 30 January 2013, 20:50:47 »

Quote from: suprsmo on Wed, 30 January 2013, 18:19:26

I just want to get my hands on a QFR with blacks in Aus.

Not sure why soo blardy hard

Carterrrrrrrrrrrrrr can you help a brother out?

http://www.nexus.com.au/keyboards-mouse/keyboard/cm-storm/coolermaster-cm-storm-quickfire-rapid-cherry-black-keyboard.html

$99 though

suprsmo · « **Reply #55 on:** Wed, 30 January 2013, 22:46:10 »

Yeah bud, I did a static ice search too and found them jjust before too.. Hence me coming in and asking Carter's help. As he was able to do a much better deal for me.. just hoping he can still work some magic!

rowdy · « **Reply #56 on:** Thu, 31 January 2013, 01:20:34 »

Mine was $82 from CPL, but they don't sell them any more. CentreCom doesn't either.

suprsmo · « **Reply #57 on:** Thu, 31 January 2013, 19:22:55 »

Thought i'd Pm'd carter.

alas, I have now.

Chalky White · « **Reply #58 on:** Fri, 01 February 2013, 12:47:21 »

any update on the cases? I hope CES didn't kill Carter....

shadewolf · « **Reply #59 on:** Thu, 07 February 2013, 14:01:51 »

I wonder if Rajiv has any ETA on these going up for sale?

vun · « **Reply #60 on:** Thu, 07 February 2013, 14:54:32 »

Quote from: shadewolf on Thu, 07 February 2013, 14:01:51

I wonder if Rajiv has any ETA on these going up for sale?

And availability. I'd love to get one, but I fear it'll be difficult since Carter, and Rajiv as well I assume, has little say in what CM Europe does.

theultrazord · « **Reply #61 on:** Tue, 12 February 2013, 17:10:02 »

Just letting you guys know that they are available now. http://www.cmstore-usa.com/quickfire-rapid-replacement-top-panel/

Amarok · « **Reply #62 on:** Tue, 12 February 2013, 18:23:44 »

Ordered a black one. Thanks Carter!

oluf · « **Reply #63 on:** Tue, 12 February 2013, 18:50:58 »

Quote from: theultrazord on Tue, 12 February 2013, 17:10:02

Just letting you guys know that they are available now. http://www.cmstore-usa.com/quickfire-rapid-replacement-top-panel/

Thanks for the heads up! I grabbed one of each. =)

Mysteric · « **Reply #64 on:** Thu, 14 February 2013, 16:40:15 »

When will Europe get these?

theultrazord · « **Reply #65 on:** Thu, 14 February 2013, 23:51:41 »

Quote from: Mackem on Thu, 14 February 2013, 16:40:15

When will Europe get these?

I think they said that it was either not any time soon or not at all but you can arrange with the CM-usa store to ship to europe if you cover the fee.

Chalky White · « **Reply #66 on:** Fri, 15 February 2013, 23:53:45 »

Great to see these finally become available, but shipping seems to be a little high though. You guys need to work out better pricing with your shipping partners ; )

CM-Rajiv · « **Reply #67 on:** Thu, 21 February 2013, 15:31:04 »

Quote from: Chalky White on Fri, 15 February 2013, 23:53:45

Great to see these finally become available, but shipping seems to be a little high though. You guys need to work out better pricing with your shipping partners ; )

Yeah :/ we're at the mercy of shipping companies.

suprsmo · « **Reply #68 on:** Thu, 21 February 2013, 17:07:33 »

Hi Rajiv,

Having had no luck sourcing a Quick Fire Rapid (w Blacks) locally, and having not heard back from Carter, are you able at all to get your hands on one and ship it to Australia for me?

Carter sent me my unbranded reds for a very ok price.

And really really want to get my hands on some blacks in the CM QFR

CM-Rajiv · « **Reply #69 on:** Thu, 21 February 2013, 17:47:42 »

Quote from: suprsmo on Thu, 21 February 2013, 17:07:33

Hi Rajiv,

Having had no luck sourcing a Quick Fire Rapid (w Blacks) locally, and having not heard back from Carter, are you able at all to get your hands on one and ship it to Australia for me?

Carter sent me my unbranded reds for a very ok price.

And really really want to get my hands on some blacks in the CM QFR

No QFR Blacks atm...

I'll ask other regions and see who has it, but I've had difficulties locating certain SKUs before.

realex · « **Reply #70 on:** Fri, 22 February 2013, 06:22:28 »

please make the top case available in europe, after seeing how destroyed some previous shipments from overseas reached me i am kinda hesitant to order a plastic frame.

CM-Rajiv · « **Reply #71 on:** Fri, 22 February 2013, 11:16:43 »

support@coolermaster.eu

Shoot them an e-mail, mention Geekhack in the subject and drop my name in your text about the cover cases.
Also, make sure to link them the CM Store link posted above as well.

realex · « **Reply #72 on:** Fri, 22 February 2013, 11:34:52 »

thanks for the fast reply, i just contacted eu support as you proposed. let's hope this will happen, i would totally owe you a (lot of) beer!

suprsmo · « **Reply #73 on:** Mon, 25 February 2013, 17:03:59 »

Quote from: CM-Rajiv on Thu, 21 February 2013, 17:47:42

Quote from: suprsmo on Thu, 21 February 2013, 17:07:33
Hi Rajiv,

Having had no luck sourcing a Quick Fire Rapid (w Blacks) locally, and having not heard back from Carter, are you able at all to get your hands on one and ship it to Australia for me?

Carter sent me my unbranded reds for a very ok price.

And really really want to get my hands on some blacks in the CM QFR

No QFR Blacks atm... I'll ask other regions and see who has it, but I've had difficulties locating certain SKUs before.

Bugger.

Thanks for the reply Rajiv.

I think I might have been able to spot one left here in Aus. Going to try and grab that!

suprsmo · « **Reply #74 on:** Mon, 25 February 2013, 21:11:01 »

Just ordered seemingly one of the last QFR Blacks in Aus.

nexus.com.au should have it in my hands by Thursday.

$112 only 12 more than getting it direct from Carter.. Oh well..

Here's hoping it's unbranded.. else I might have to get a US folk to proxy me one of the blank greys or if Rajiv can sort that..

suprsmo · « **Reply #75 on:** Tue, 26 February 2013, 22:31:32 »

Quote from: suprsmo on Mon, 25 February 2013, 21:11:01

Just ordered seemingly one of the last QFR Blacks in Aus.

nexus.com.au should have it in my hands by Thursday.

$112 only 12 more than getting it direct from Carter.. Oh well..

Here's hoping it's unbranded.. else I might have to get a US folk to proxy me one of the blank greys or if Rajiv can sort that..

Bam!

Ordered it yesterday after double checking it was the correct model.. delivered from Melb, to Sydney by 11am next day..

Rad

Blacks rock.

Dont get the hate!

suprsmo · « **Reply #76 on:** Tue, 26 February 2013, 22:32:25 »

ps, may or may not want someone to proxy me a grey top cover (unbranded, as mine is branded) [not the end of the world but yeah..

if anyone is keen..

unless they ship to aus from coolermaster us site.

suprsmo · « **Reply #77 on:** Mon, 04 March 2013, 22:21:24 »

Quote from: suprsmo on Tue, 26 February 2013, 22:31:32

Quote from: suprsmo on Mon, 25 February 2013, 21:11:01
Just ordered seemingly one of the last QFR Blacks in Aus.

nexus.com.au should have it in my hands by Thursday.

$112 only 12 more than getting it direct from Carter.. Oh well..

Here's hoping it's unbranded.. else I might have to get a US folk to proxy me one of the blank greys or if Rajiv can sort that..

Bam!

Ordered it yesterday after double checking it was the correct model.. delivered from Melb, to Sydney by 11am next day..

Rad

Blacks rock.

Dont get the hate!

Got it.. love it.

Cable died on the weekend??

what??

Rajiv anychance you can help a brother out???

CM-Rajiv · « **Reply #78 on:** Tue, 05 March 2013, 11:47:33 »

Hey man sorry for delayed response..

Push the cable all the way in? Sometimes we have customers think it's dead but its just loose. Worst case, you can pick up a mini-USB at your local shop for cheap. For me to get anything to AUS would cost triple that >< and I don't have any CM contacts in AUS yet...still trying to track down all the different branches.

suprsmo · « **Reply #79 on:** Thu, 07 March 2013, 18:45:47 »

All good mate.

Nah its' definitely the cable.. tried it on my other QFR. different PC, different USB ports.

It just died. Whack.

I emailed the guys I bought it from www.nexus.com.au and they shipped me a replacement cable straightaway!

And it works !

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Author Topic: Brandless replacement cases (Read 18045 times)