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Offline Sai

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Re: Pure aluminum CNC case ALL SHIPPED, NO LEFTOVER.
« Reply #150 on: Mon, 11 March 2013, 21:59:15 »
i threw it away, it wasn't a box, just a padded postpack mailer. could be shoved into a mail box but not sure if someone would actually do that.
i wish the post man would just shove it in since no one's at home to receive the stuff. :D
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Re: Pure aluminum CNC case ALL SHIPPED, NO LEFTOVER.
« Reply #151 on: Mon, 11 March 2013, 22:34:01 »
@Glod - at least the edges on yours looks relatively cleaner and sharp, and the corners are more rounded, unlike mine. Although mine doesn't have those bubbles. This is not good quality control by Vortex. No surprise there.


@hoshidishi - Packaging wasn't the best, it was just wrapped one thin layer of foam paper, and shipped inside bubble packaging. But this allowed it to also be shoved in my mailbox.

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Re: Pure aluminum CNC case ALL SHIPPED, NO LEFTOVER.
« Reply #152 on: Mon, 11 March 2013, 22:43:32 »
@hoshidishi - Packaging wasn't the best, it was just wrapped one thin layer of foam paper, and shipped inside bubble packaging. But this allowed it to also be shoved in my mailbox.

Thanks, WFD. i gotta check my mailbox then.
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Re: Pure aluminum CNC case ALL SHIPPED, NO LEFTOVER.
« Reply #153 on: Mon, 11 March 2013, 23:04:29 »
The bubbles almost look like someone wasn't too terribly gentle with the bead/sandblasting gun.

Not super surprised it's not flawless, though.

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Re: Pure aluminum CNC case ALL SHIPPED, NO LEFTOVER.
« Reply #154 on: Tue, 12 March 2013, 02:26:58 »
Glod - Here is an example of a way for you to do your mod without cutting your case. Those wires with tape should be small enough that you won't have to cut anything:





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Re: Pure aluminum CNC case ALL SHIPPED, NO LEFTOVER.
« Reply #155 on: Tue, 12 March 2013, 06:31:38 »
I checked the po box and the case is in there. :D
totally loving the case although it seems Vortex didn't finish the anodizing part near the dip switch area. Not that i will be staring at it anyway. :D
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Re: Pure aluminum CNC case ALL SHIPPED, NO LEFTOVER.
« Reply #156 on: Tue, 12 March 2013, 20:43:37 »
Got mine!! Thanks Tinlong!!!

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Re: Pure aluminum CNC case ALL SHIPPED, NO LEFTOVER.
« Reply #157 on: Tue, 12 March 2013, 21:46:07 »
can you post a picture of the package as well? i need to see it to know whether the package will fit in the box >.>
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I think it could fit from the back.

Just quite weird that is taking some time to reach singapore from china.

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Re: Pure aluminum CNC case ALL SHIPPED, NO LEFTOVER.
« Reply #158 on: Tue, 12 March 2013, 21:47:29 »
Ooo, that means I might get mine soon if jocelyn just got her's.

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Re: Pure aluminum CNC case ALL SHIPPED, NO LEFTOVER.
« Reply #159 on: Tue, 12 March 2013, 21:48:52 »
Ooo, that means I might get mine soon if jocelyn just got her's.

Yep! I want to say mine may have shipped out alone and first, but who knows. Either way, you should get it tomorrow :)

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Re: Pure aluminum CNC case ALL SHIPPED, NO LEFTOVER.
« Reply #160 on: Tue, 12 March 2013, 22:28:02 »
I can't believe I missed this one. :(

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Re: Pure aluminum CNC case ALL SHIPPED, NO LEFTOVER.
« Reply #161 on: Tue, 12 March 2013, 23:17:27 »
can you post a picture of the package as well? i need to see it to know whether the package will fit in the box >.>
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I think it could fit from the back.

Just quite weird that is taking some time to reach singapore from china.

yep. i just got it yesterday ( i guess since i nvr check my po box ;D ) and you should check your box too.
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Re: Pure aluminum CNC case ALL SHIPPED, NO LEFTOVER.
« Reply #162 on: Wed, 13 March 2013, 15:08:40 »
Just got mine today.  It looks great to me, and although I've got nothing to compare it to faults-wise, I can at least say it doesn't have the issues Glod identified.
I'm very happy with it, thanks tinlong.
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Re: Pure aluminum CNC case ALL SHIPPED, NO LEFTOVER.
« Reply #163 on: Wed, 13 March 2013, 15:40:57 »
I got my 2 cases in today. Minor imperfections, but I'm satisfied with them. Seems typical of Vortex cases that they are lacking somewhat in the QC.

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Re: Pure aluminum CNC case ALL SHIPPED, NO LEFTOVER.
« Reply #164 on: Wed, 13 March 2013, 17:36:53 »
What size screws do I need for the standoffs?


Edit: forgot about context search.
Found my answer
Poker screws are M2 x 4mm. I found that out by trial and error after ordering some #2-56 x 5/32 screws.
« Last Edit: Wed, 13 March 2013, 17:44:05 by hellocodes »




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Re: Pure aluminum CNC case ALL SHIPPED, NO LEFTOVER.
« Reply #165 on: Wed, 13 March 2013, 19:08:04 »
Yep, it has arrived already.  The only let down is the opening at the bottom for the 'tiny toggles' to switch, is slightly rough but it's not in anyone's sight if you don't use it.

Otherwise it's a nicely finished case quite suitable for a Pure setup.  Happy with the purchase of it because you can never get enough of Aluminum in your life.  ;D
« Last Edit: Wed, 13 March 2013, 19:09:35 by Elrick »

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Re: Pure aluminum CNC case ALL SHIPPED, NO LEFTOVER.
« Reply #166 on: Wed, 13 March 2013, 19:31:28 »
did anybody who is using a poker with this pure case also have a tight fit? for me the left side of the board was really tight, like so tight i'm afraid to try to remove it from the case now. and the right is normal. and i am talking about the pcb and not my plate, the plate fits fine. i am suspecting usb port but if nobody else has this problem.....im very curious.

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Re: Pure aluminum CNC case ALL SHIPPED, NO LEFTOVER.
« Reply #167 on: Wed, 13 March 2013, 20:43:43 »
Similar experience had here.  Once I got the usb port to slip into it's cutout things were fine, though.  It's a good look, silver stainless plate and brushed aluminum case.  Too bad I don't have good caps to go with it yet.

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Re: Pure aluminum CNC case ALL SHIPPED, NO LEFTOVER.
« Reply #168 on: Thu, 14 March 2013, 00:11:11 »
Similar experience had here.  Once I got the usb port to slip into it's cutout things were fine, though.  It's a good look, silver stainless plate and brushed aluminum case.  Too bad I don't have good caps to go with it yet.

Post a photo! I want to see it with the SS plate. I still have to make room for the WASD wires before I can put mine in.

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Re: Pure aluminum CNC case ALL SHIPPED, NO LEFTOVER.
« Reply #169 on: Thu, 14 March 2013, 00:19:09 »
Similar experience had here.  Once I got the usb port to slip into it's cutout things were fine, though.  It's a good look, silver stainless plate and brushed aluminum case.  Too bad I don't have good caps to go with it yet.

Post a photo! I want to see it with the SS plate. I still have to make room for the WASD wires before I can put mine in.

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Re: Pure aluminum CNC case ALL SHIPPED, NO LEFTOVER.
« Reply #170 on: Thu, 14 March 2013, 00:30:58 »
Thanks! I like it quite a bit more than I thought I would.

Edit - I saw the photo in the other thread via Tapatalk, but I didn't realize it was in the CNC case.
« Last Edit: Thu, 14 March 2013, 00:34:49 by Jocelyn »

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Re: Pure aluminum CNC case ALL SHIPPED, NO LEFTOVER.
« Reply #171 on: Thu, 14 March 2013, 00:57:53 »
Nice, looks like the plate's edges just sit perfectly on the sides of the case, is that right?
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Re: Pure aluminum CNC case ALL SHIPPED, NO LEFTOVER.
« Reply #172 on: Thu, 14 March 2013, 01:07:33 »
For the most part, yes.

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Re: Pure aluminum CNC case ALL SHIPPED, NO LEFTOVER.
« Reply #173 on: Thu, 14 March 2013, 08:24:36 »
It's one of the Pure aluminum cases?

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« Reply #174 on: Thu, 14 March 2013, 08:28:32 »
It's one of the Pure aluminum cases?

Yes :)

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Re: Pure aluminum CNC case ALL SHIPPED, NO LEFTOVER.
« Reply #175 on: Thu, 14 March 2013, 08:31:39 »
How are they? Were they worth the price? (Dang Poker shift arrow...)

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Re: Re: Pure aluminum CNC case ALL SHIPPED, NO LEFTOVER.
« Reply #176 on: Thu, 14 March 2013, 08:33:50 »
How are they? Were they worth the price? (Dang Poker shift arrow...)

WFD strikes again lol - http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=40814.msg820408#msg820408

Edit - Tapatalk is making me look all quote happy today. I forgot there's an option to not quote or I could simply delete it.
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Re: Pure aluminum CNC case ALL SHIPPED, NO LEFTOVER.
« Reply #177 on: Thu, 14 March 2013, 08:37:32 »
No problem. Thanks for the help. And I realized I asked a dumb question after I noticed the title of the thread I asked it in...

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Re: Pure aluminum CNC case ALL SHIPPED, NO LEFTOVER.
« Reply #178 on: Thu, 14 March 2013, 09:53:09 »
Recieved!Thanks!

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Pure aluminum CNC case ALL SHIPPED, NO LEFTOVER.
« Reply #179 on: Sat, 16 March 2013, 01:08:57 »
Received. Can't wait to get my board going :)

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« Reply #180 on: Sat, 16 March 2013, 10:00:23 »
Picked mine up from the post office today - thanks again!
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Re: Pure aluminum CNC case ALL SHIPPED, NO LEFTOVER.
« Reply #181 on: Sat, 16 March 2013, 11:40:27 »
Considering vortex... " not terrible" not terrible at all..

You guys shoulda seen the V1 bottom plate to the filco case I got.. V2 was much better, but V1, OMG..... terrors.... it was just completely "not straight"

I felt like they made it, and then it somehow softened and melted a little...


Also, Glod, How come your edges look straighter, while wfd's has more ridges.. is it just the picture resolution?

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Re: Pure aluminum CNC case ALL SHIPPED, NO LEFTOVER.
« Reply #182 on: Sat, 16 March 2013, 13:16:47 »
i think its just that inconsistant, mine seems more symetrical but has little dots all over, like bubbles, maybe from the blasting not sure really. still happy with it, with plate keyboard is so damn solid to type on its insane.

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Re: Pure aluminum CNC case ALL SHIPPED, NO LEFTOVER.
« Reply #183 on: Sat, 16 March 2013, 13:19:14 »
I was fairly impressed by mine - not the best that's been posted here but not the worst either... The worst deficiency with mine is a small dent in the back - in terms of what you actually see in day-to-day use it looks perfect :D
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Re: Pure aluminum CNC case ALL SHIPPED, NO LEFTOVER.
« Reply #184 on: Sat, 16 March 2013, 13:25:54 »
Mine actually came in quite good condition, I think.. I was particularly concerned about the connector opening, but I don't think I see any rough edges or anything. Looks like the issue from Vortex is just subpar consistency across the different cases.



But I don't actually have a Poker to test how well it works (I was thinking about using it for a future GH60), so even if the edges look nice, I can't say for sure whether or not the opening is actually in the right spot.

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Pure aluminum CNC case ALL SHIPPED, NO LEFTOVER.
« Reply #185 on: Sat, 16 March 2013, 14:13:10 »
Got an extra case, for sale in classifieds for 125 usd.


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Re: Pure aluminum CNC case ALL SHIPPED, NO LEFTOVER.
« Reply #186 on: Sun, 17 March 2013, 04:19:47 »
I received mine today.  Thanks!
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Re: Pure aluminum CNC case ALL SHIPPED, NO LEFTOVER.
« Reply #187 on: Sun, 17 March 2013, 05:05:04 »
It makes such a difference to the feel of the poker - worth every penny!
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« Reply #188 on: Sun, 17 March 2013, 05:13:26 »
It makes such a difference to the feel of the poker - worth every penny!

Does your Poker lack a plate?

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« Reply #189 on: Sun, 17 March 2013, 06:04:18 »
It does at the minute - The_Beast's latest sale will sort that however!
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« Reply #190 on: Sun, 17 March 2013, 07:05:28 »
It does at the minute - The_Beast's latest sale will sort that however!

Thank You! I would have found it a little odd if the case made that much of a difference with a plate, but your post cleared things up :)

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Re: Pure aluminum CNC case ALL SHIPPED, NO LEFTOVER.
« Reply #191 on: Sun, 17 March 2013, 07:34:25 »
lol - I'm looking forward to having the plate with the case :D
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Re: Pure aluminum CNC case ALL SHIPPED, NO LEFTOVER.
« Reply #192 on: Mon, 18 March 2013, 01:50:28 »
Modded Poker pcb for Pure center mount, laid out foam for sound deadening, installed plated pcb in case, and promptly snapped a screw. Will attempt removal of 2mm machine screw stub tomorrow. Bollocks.
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« Reply #193 on: Tue, 26 March 2013, 17:33:21 »
Hey guys, has anyone had any issues with the screw holes? M2x4mm seem too long to fit in my cases :(

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« Reply #194 on: Thu, 04 April 2013, 22:10:37 »
亲,说好的单号呢?

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« Reply #195 on: Thu, 04 April 2013, 22:25:07 »
Hey guys, has anyone had any issues with the screw holes? M2x4mm seem too long to fit in my cases :(

I had to cut mine short to fit, probably 3mm or so long.
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Re: Pure aluminum CNC case ALL SHIPPED, NO LEFTOVER.
« Reply #196 on: Wed, 29 May 2013, 05:22:41 »
Is anyone else still waiting on this case? It's been awhile, so I thought I would ask.

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Re: Pure aluminum CNC case ALL SHIPPED, NO LEFTOVER.
« Reply #197 on: Wed, 29 May 2013, 10:53:10 »
Is anyone else still waiting on this case? It's been awhile, so I thought I would ask.
U still havnt gotten yours?? O_O id say you should message OP.

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« Reply #198 on: Wed, 29 May 2013, 18:08:17 »
I have PMed him, but he doesn't seem as active as he used to be.. so hopefully soon. I PMed him about a month ago as well and he said to wait a little longer.

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« Reply #199 on: Wed, 09 October 2013, 05:13:13 »
I don't suppose there's anyone of you who doesn't like his shiny case and needs a buyer for it? :)
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