SilverStone FT01B-W Aluminum ATX Mid Tower Uni-Body Computer Case with Window Side Panel - Retail (Black) Review

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(More customer reviews)Let me start by saying this is an awesome mid-sized tower computer case. However, there are a few flaws. I'm gonna keep it short but sweet:

Pros: Plenty, I won't go into details, but here's a quick list: Compact, easy to assemble/use, outstanding airflow capabilities, positive airflow, dust shields, heat absorption material on the side panels, as well as the clear side panels so you can keep an eye on your water coolers (if applicable), plenty of rom bays and well as 7 hard drive bays!

Cons (hoping SilverStone will read it and make the corrections on future models):

- A little tight, if you're an overclocker, and size is not an issue, I hear there's a full size version of the Fortress available. Look for it. I could have used a little more space, but it was sufficient for what I needed it for. Not really Silverstone's fault, but my fault for not looking to see if there's a larger size. Just letting you other guys know in case you're thinking of which size to go with. If size is not an issue, go with the bigger one. But this one still rocks!

- CP05 hot swapable SATA 2 adapters. One came with the case, but just as a teaser. I didn't care much for it because I did not need hot swapable drives, but when it came to cable management to make the cables in the back neat, it became a nightmare without these things. I kinda wish I had 5 more for all 6 drives. Went online to search for it and they do sell them, however the ones on the market now are straight connectors and not the 90 degree angled one that came with the case. What a tease! I called Silverstone and they said they don't have nor do they make one that came with the case. Bummer!

- Hard drive brackets not tool-less! "Why, oh why?!? They could have come up with a better design for this!" -- my exact thoughts while I was putting in the 24 screws (4 for each of my drives) for my 6 drive setup.

- 5.25 drive bays, quick lock/release mechanism, nice! But the contruction needed work. It didn't line up correctly with a 3rd party fan control unit, so I had to switch it out and use their brand. Also, their instructions didn't mention the locking hooks on the back side, so I was fumbling with it for a little bit till I figured it out.

Overall, awesome product and I still give it 5 stars. Just wish the little stuff mentioned above were done better. Hope this helps someone. And if anyone knows where to get the CP05 with the 90 degree connector, like the one that came with the case, please let me know!!!! Share!

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Product Description:
More than two years after the introduction of the world's first uni-body PC chassis, the SilverStone Temjin TJ07, a new product line was created to extend this unique construction further into other applications. The first model for this line is the Fortress FT01, which sports the same super strong uni-body frame as its predecessor but with even more sleeker profile thanks to its smaller size. Designed with positive air pressure concept, it enables better cooling performance than traditional chassis but also helps to prevent dust from penetrating into the chassis by use of filters on intake fans and forcing air out of the chassis through unfiltered vents and gaps. Comprised of modern touches such as quick release drive cages and dual 180mm fans, this case is easily the top choice for anyone looking to assemble a top of the line midsize system.

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Antec SLK3700-BQE Black Quiet Super Mid Tower Review

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(More customer reviews)I purchased this case for my office --- yes, for my office. It runs an AMD XP 2600+ and a ATI Radeon 9200+ video card, one DVD+/-RW drive, with an ASUS motherboard and two 80G harddrive. Yeah, the total power is limited so that they do not exceed the 350W.
The good:
1. It is very very quiet, almost dead silent, with very little air blow out of power supply actually.
2. Two front USBs.
3. Not quite big in dimension but enough room inside.
4. Quality power supply. I used this case for more than a year and did not hear any degradation (say, increasing of noise). The power supply worths $55+shipping itself. At $80 I purchased for both case and power supply, it is very good value.
The bad:
1. Lack of front earphone jack.
2. If you are targeting of new video card (6800 ultra or 7800 GTX) or running 6 hard drives, the power supply may not provide enough power.

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Product Description:

Product Name: Solution Black Quiet Super Mid Tower
Marketing Information:
Most people expect to pay more for a quiet computer. But we believe you shouldn"t have to pay through the nose just to protect your ears. So we created the SLK3700-BQE. Its whisper-quiet design incorporates many of the features found in our award-winning Sonata case. And it can be yours for a gratifyingly low price. Now there"s a healthy combination.Product Type: System Cabinet
Technical Information

Case Style: Mid-tower
Motherboard Support: ATX
Fan System: 1 x 4.72" Rear Standard
Fan System: 1 x 4.72" Front Optional
Bays

External Bays: 4 x 5.25" Front Accessible
External Bays: 2 x 3.5" Front Accessible
Internal Bays: 4 x 3.5"
Total Bays: 6 x External
Total Bays: 4 x Internal
Expansion Slots: 7
Interfaces/Ports

Ports: 2 x USB Front
Power Description

Power Supply: 1 x Installed
Physical Characteristics

Color: Black
Form Factor: Tower
Dimensions: 18.3" Height x 8.25" Width x 18.6" Depth
Weight: 23.5 lb- Net
Weight: 26.5 lb- Gross

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Grid ATX Mid-Tower Case with 500W V-Series PSU- Black ULT33137 Review

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(More customer reviews)I've had one of these cases for a week now.What I like about this case is that it has good airflow, which helps keep the CPU and other components cool.Also, there is space for a 120mm fan in the front as well as the back.Mine came with front & rear 120mm fans, so I decided not to install any additional fans.The fans are surprisingly quiet, which is nice.There are vents in the left side, allowing for increased cooling inside the case.I have software that tells me the temperatures of my system, and under a moderate load, my CPU (AMD Athlon64 dual-core 4800+) runs around 45 Celsius (I have a fairly good CPU cooler too), system temperature is high 30s Celsius, and power supply is around 62 Celsius.Under a heavy load, I've noticed my CPU around 55-65 Celsius, which isn't bad, but power supply temperature can creep up to high 70s Celsius, which is a bit hot.(These figures came from Abit's µGuru software.)

Also, the size of the case makes it spacious inside while not being overly huge.Construction is sturdy while not being overly heavy.

Another nice thing about this case is that the side panels can be removed individually, making it easier to open the case to do maintenance.

It's also fairly easy to install drives: Instead of using screws on the left side, there are plastic devices that fit into the screw holes and lock in place, which make for quicker drive installation.Drives can stay in place fairly well with these, but I elected to also use screws on the other side to better hold the drives in place.

The 500W power supply has plenty of power for most everyday setups, and it has plenty of the various standard power connectors (molex, small connectors for floppy drives, etc., and SATA connectors).

One thing I don't like is the front door.A lot of PC cases these days have a front door, and I've never really been a fan of doors on PC cases.They seem to just get in the way (you have to open the door to access the drives and the power & reset buttons).Also, I have a Sound Blaster Audigy sound card with one of their front audio panels, and the volume controls stick out too far for the door on this case, so I had to place that panel where the opening is in the door.Not a big deal; I just prefer not having a door on my PC case.

Another thing I think could be better about this case is the location of the USB & audio connectors.They're on the right side of the case, which I think is a little inconvenient.I think the front is a better location for the USB connectors.

Overall, this is a nice case, and I think it's worth the price.

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Constructed of high grade Steel, the Ultra Grid features an impressive exterior design, implementing a stealth black finish a cool mesh front bezel. The side of the front bezel supports audio input/output jacks as well as two USB ports. The door conceals all but one drive bay, but opening the magnetically latched front door exposes all four 5.25-inch bays and two 3.5-inch bays. The interior of the Grid supports full sized ATX, micro ATX and AT motherboards has rolled edges and can house up to seven 3.5-inch (5 internal, 2 internal/external) and four 5.25-inch drives utilizing a fully tool-less/screw-less mechanism. The side panel features an Intel TAC 1.1 compatible CPU duct and VGA vent. Grid also comes with a front 120MM intake fan and 120MM exhaust fan. Power is provided by Ultra's V-Series 500W power supply. Easy access front ports, featuring USB and Audio will allow you to quickly connect external devices, headphones, or even a microphone.
The swing out bezel hides all unwanted drive bays and conceals the 120mm intake fan. With a 120mm intake fan in the front and a 120mm exhaust fan in the rear, this case provides excellent airflow throughout your case. Keep the temperature of your CPU down by bringing cool air directly from the outside onto the CPU. With this tool-less drive system it's simple. Slide the drive in, align the holes, twist the lock, and your done. Includes a 500-Watt V-Series Power Supply to accommodate all your power needs.LEDs -Green - Power & Orange - Hard Drive AccessSwitches -Power & ResetSupports AMD and Intel MotherboardsMeets ATX Version 2.03 and ATX 12V Version 1.2 SpecificationsConnections -1x 20/24 Pin Motherboard Connector, 1x 4 Pin +12V Motherboard Connectors, 8x 4 Pin Molex Connectors, 2x 4 Pin Floppy Power Connectors, 1x PCI Express Connector, 2x SATA Connectors Total Output Power -500W 70% Efficiency at Full Load, Nominal Input Voltage AC Input V

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FATAL1TY FC - ZE1 - Champ1on Series Gaming Chassis Review

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(More customer reviews)From the Xoxide website at [...]

Features:

* Built with firm 5mm thick anodized pure aluminum panels that prevent vibration amplification and reinforce system cooling
* 2 x 92mm Red LED Front Intake Fans
* 1 x 120mm Red LED Rear Exhaust Fan (included for optimal system cooling performance)
* Removable Right Side Panel
* Precision Laser-Etched Graphics
* Hex socket screws
* Tool-Free Hard Disk Drive Chassis for fast and easy HDD installation
* One Touch-Opening Door side panel with clear window
* Red LED accented Power and Reset buttons
* Convenient Front Input/Output Port with a variety of sockets
* Nickel Plated Expansion Slot Panel

Specifications:

* Chassis Material: Aluminum
* Motherboard Form Factor: ATX and Micro ATX
* Drive Bays:
o 5.25" External: 4
o 3.5" External: 1
o 3.5" Internal: 3
* Expansion Slots: 7
* Front I/O Ports: 2 x USB2.0, 1 x IEEE1394a Firewire, 2 x Audio
* Weight: 12.5kg
* Dimensions: 480 x 220 x 430mm (L x W x H)

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The Zalman CNPS9700LED Fatal1ty FC-ZE1 Champ1on Series Gaming Tower PC Case offers a tool-free hard disk drive for easy installation. Ideal for gamers, this state-of-the-art black chassis incorporates anchored spinning bars with cylindrical rubber wheels, which means users can install and remove the HDD simply by rolling it in and out of the chassis. The convenient front input/output port provides sockets for two USB devices, 1394 FireWire, a microphone, and speaker headphones.
Built with firm, 5-millimeter-thick anodized pure aluminum panels, this Champ1on Series Gaming Tower prevents vibration amplification and reinforces system cooling. Two 92-millimeter front intake fans provide a high volume of cool air into the system, while the 120-millimeter rear exhaust fan quickly and quietly removes a high volume of heated air out of the system. This PC case comes with a 3-year limited warranty.
Among many included features, this PC case offers:

Red LED-accented power and reset buttons
Nickel-plated expansion slot panel
Removable right side panel
Precision laser-etched graphics
One touch opening door side panel with clear window

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Antec Fusion Remote Black Micro ATX Media Center / HTPC Case Review

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(More customer reviews)The case is great.It has a lot of nice details such as rubber pads to absorb vibration and a mounting system for hard drives that isolates them on soft bushings to minimize drive noise.Ventalation

The power supplu is mounted upside down in a separate compartment from the motherboard.There is an extension for the 24 pin power cable, but the P4 cable might be a problem.I would buy a p4 cable extension or Molex to p4 cable with this case, unless you are sure that your cables will reach.

The VFD loks kind of cheap and the remote looks and feels cheap.The Soundgraph iMon software that drives it is limited.I would consider buying the non-VFD version and a different VFD.

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Combining silence, convenience, and style, the Fusion Remote Black is an excellent enclosure for a home theater PC. With its triple chamber design and dual 120mm fans, this case runs quietly and coolly. The Fusion Remote Black boasts an included remote control and media management software for maximum ease of use.

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LUXA2 LVA30052N1Z Aluminum LM300 7-Inch Touch Screen Pro ATX , Micro ATX, Mini ITX Media Center /HTPC Case (Black/Silver) Review

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(More customer reviews)Before I get into detail, let me first say the 5 star overall rating I gave this is based on pros and cons compared to other so called "HTPC" cases. This is the only case I've come across that in the end does not look like a computer. It is VERY aesthetically pleasing, pictures online do not do it justice. It is also, by far, the most solid construction I have ever seen in a computer case. This case is built so solid, I am confident it will be with me for the rest of my life. These things were important to me above other factors such as an included cable, which I can just replace. There are however some things that could be improved. Now on to the Attributes I rated.

Construction Quality - Solid as a rock. The exterior and top panels are all made of 5 millimeter thick aluminum. Not only is this strong, but it goes a long way in keeping the computer quiet. By being so thick the panels do not resonate. The side and front silver colored panels are bead blasted for a matte finish. The top panel is uncolored brushed Aluminum. The black panel in the front is also brushed Aluminum, however it has been anodized. The bottom plate appears to be a heavy gauge stamped steel with a black finish. There are 4 rubber feet to support the case. The optical tray cover and memory card reader cover are both heavy Aluminum and open and close slowly and accurately. Nothing on this case rattles.

Ventilation and cooling - Cooling is sufficient for what this case is intended for, but a few revisions could be made in my opinion. There are no intake fans on this case, and a single 120mm rear exhaust is the only thing moving air. A good power supply with a 140mm fan built in such as the Corsair TX Series really helps. I saw in a video review that you can fit the tallest of CPU cooling solutions in the case. That is true, but only if you don't install an optical drive. My blue ray drive hit the fins on my Thermalake V1 Cpu Cooler. Certainly no 140mm cooling solutions will fit, and I'm not sure how many if any, 120mm solutions would fit. On a positive note the stock CPU cooler is suffice, keeping the CPU around 39ºC(Max for Intel Core 2 Quad/ i7 is 100ºC, your cpu may differ). If you install a basic Graphics card the ventilation is good enough. If you are like me and have a very high end GPU it will not be. I plan to water cool the case because of this which leads me to a negative. There are no provisions for running water lines out of the case. It can be done, but will need custom work. There is enough room under the drive tray for a crafty individual to install 2 120mm fans. I plan on putting 2 800 RPM fans to circulate air over my drives and move hot, stagnant GPU air around the case to be exhausted.

Hard Drive/Expansion - Luxa2 provides provisions for only two hard drives. Other HTPC cases offer provisions for the installation of 4-6. Personally this is not a downfall for me, as I prefer to keep my mass storage in separate housings. This is so they are not being powered on every time I am on the computer, and so they are not exposed to any more heat then necessary. A crafty individual could however fit more drives if they chose to. A third drive cold be fit by screwing two short lengths of aluminum angle stock on the bottom right side of the drive tray, directly under the hard drive and in front of the power supply. There are a number of places to tuck away an SSD as well. If one used an SSD for the operating system and tucked it in front of the power supply, you could still fit two 2 terabyte drives in the spaces provided. The case fits up to standard ATX motherboards, and has seven expansion slots. One is dedicated to pass through the touch screen VGA connector. There is enough room for the largest of graphics cards, as I had no problem fitting my VisionTek Radeon HD4870x2(which I will be water cooling). I also could easily fit my Asus Xonar HDAV 1.3 Deluxe Sound Card which is as big as many video cards.

Included Accessories - All of the provided cables to connect the case to the mother board are approximately twice as long as they need to be. This makes cable management harder then it needs to be. The front panel audio conector splits off at the end to provide connections for HD audio and the Legacy(outdated) AC'97. No one uses AC'97, so one less loose connector would be nice. I will be customizing or purchasing new connectors all around to fix this, however it should have been provided at this price. The mess of wires it creates impedes what little airflow there is.

Peripherals - The touch screen is of higher quality than I expected. With just a few tweaks to the GPU settings the screen has good contrast, and can be seen at any angle I've looked at it from. More importantly the touch screen is perfectly functional. The Volume knob makes clicking sounds when turned. It sounds "cheap". Most won't be using the knob or front controls often however because of the remote. The remote is not the best layout, but it does work as both mouse and keyboard. It took me a week to get used to, but its fun to use now. If you are not happy with the remote, there is an Infrared sensor on the front of the case, and other Media Center compatible remotes should also work. The power button is a dull white LED light, not distracting at all. There is one bright blue led behind the lower panel, however when it is closed you can not see it at all. The iMon software is more useful than other reviews would have me believe. Its navigation can seem confusing or backwards at times, but no more or less than other media center front ends. Like anything you just have to get accustomed to the controls. I do suggest not using the software they provide and going straight to Soundgraph's support page to download the newest version, otherwise it will prompt you to update right after installing.

Overall I'm very happy with the case. I know my 5 star overall may not coincide with the breakdown ratings, but every other case has its downfalls as well. Compared to other cases I considered, this one just stands apart from the rest. I feel good when I look at it, and I use the touch screen to play music (more than I thought I would)without having to turn my TV on. The best part is that it doesn't *look* like a computer. My friends have seen it and said "Hey, whats that?" They knew it was part of my theater, but had no idea it was a PC. Other cases just look like boxes, and don't use as thick of metal throughout. It looks like it belongs next to high end stereo/theater equipment, isn't that the idea? Hopefully this helps answer some questions some may have about this!

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Product Description:
Product Name LM300 Touch Pro P/N LVA30052N1Z Case Type Home Theater Media PC Media Kits Built-in all new revolutionary 7-Inch touch screen hot keys module Touch Screen Screen Size : 7-Inch Wide LCD Screen Ratio : 15:9 Maximum Resolution : 1024 x 768 Screen Output : D-Sub Power Input : 12V DC Touch Screen Dimension Height: 203.5mm (8.01 inches) /food stand included: 218mm (8.58 inches) Width: 460mm (18.11 inches) Depth: 410mm (16.14 inches) Weight 9.79kg /21.58 lbs. Cooling System Rear : 120 x 120 x 25 mm /4.72 x 4.72 x 0.98 inches Silent Fan, 1300rpm, 17dBA Drive Bays - Accessible - Hidden 3 1x 5.25-Inch 2 x 3.5-Inch Material Aluminum extrusion Color Front Panel: Black /Body : Silver Front I/O USB 2.0 x 2, IEEE 1394 Firewire, HD-Audio, multi-card reader Card Reader Slot MS/Pro/Duo, CF/Micro drive, MMC, D,SM….23in1 multi-card reader Expansion Slots 7 Motherboards ATX /Micro ATX /Mini ITX PSU Standard PSII Power Supply (Optional)

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NZXT Hush Series 11-Bay Black ATX Mid Tower Computer Case Review

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(More customer reviews)The NZXT Hush definitely has a great fit and finish. However one has to remember it is a sub-$100 case so expecting full aluminum construction, and high end bundled power supplies are kind of unreasonable.
However the case does come with some seriously nice features. The case door is nice since you have access to front panel buttons even when closed. Airflow is also mostly unobstructed when the door is closed too. The drive bays provide simple installation, but the layout is nothing too special.
Cooling on the other hand is well rounded for it's intended effect, QUIET computing. With only 2 120mm fans (1 front and 1 back) the case does not have as much airflow as some other cases, but this makes it ideal for single card, mid range gaming systems, and workstation PCs.
The noise dampening material is a foam that reduces rattle of the side panels, and rubber grommet drive mounts further reduce vibration.
For the price, the case is definitely a winner. There was a different version of this case that came with the optional 400 watt power supply so the previous reviewer must have been thinking of that version. He must have ordered it from a 3rd party since amazon didnt even sell this at that time. The case is well constructed, and paired with a PSU that doesnt have terribly long cables, you can make an extremely quiet PC with an extremely neat lay out inside for maximum airflow.

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Introducing the NZXT HUSH, a chassis designed from grounds up to be quiet while having ample cooling. Game and work without all the noise, thanks to the sound dampening foam that is used on the top, side, and bottom panels of the case. Worried about cooling? Not to worry, the HUSH is equipped with two 120mm fans running at low speeds while still achieving high levels of air flow. High end gaming requires faster hard drives and power supplies, so we've installed rubber padding near fans and hard drives to further reduce the sound level. The HUSH also ships with USB 2.0, Firewire, and HD audio support. Bring more silence to your gaming experience with HUSH.

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Micro Atx 270W Black Review

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(More customer reviews)The photograph of this case doesn't really do it justice. This is one of the nicest looking PC cases I've used - and I've built quite a few units. All the components are top quality: The power supply is adequate to support a very powerful system; the fans are silent but very effective at cooling the unit, and the drive bays pull out for easy installation (a big plus in a unit this small as I've usually nearly broken my hands trying to squeeze a system in a case this small).

There are a few very important things to remember if you want to buy this case and build your system. First: remember, it is a very small case and that means you need to get small components. While micro-atx boards run up to 9.6" x 9.6" and will "conceivably" fit this case, definitely don't get one. You will fit the board in but I can't see how you'll get the RAM, CPU, and drives to fit. I used a Biostar P4M800M7A Intel Socket 775 MicroATX Motherboard, which is tiny but full featured. I love this board, I've built a half dozen systems with it and I've never had a problem. It doesn't take dual-channel RAM, but it does take Dual Core Pentium D processors, and is very affordable. I put in a Pentium D 805 (also an incredible bargain) and clocked it a 3.2 GHZ. The system is unbelievably fast and stable.

Second: get a a very short DVD-RW drive. The fact is that nothing other than a Lite-On and some Sony's will fit. Any other drive will smash into the CPU fan and will stick about 4 inches out of the front (you'll never get the face plate on).

Third: use a SATA drive if you can. As previously stated, the drive bays are incredibly well designed, but having those thin SATA cables is a big plus in such a tight space.

Fourth: Though there is room for a second hard drive, I personally would not install one. The cabling will get crazy and you will be pushing the power supply, especially if you want to install a good video card and some PCI cards. I installed a Radeon 9600, a USB PCI (the system already has 6 ports, but I hate hubs and have a lot of peripherals), and a Firewire PCI.

Finally, if you want to get a third party heatsink/fan, I would go with the CoolerMaster X15-9IDSA. It costs $10 at Amazon, is small enough to fit the system, offers much better cooling, and is much quieter than the stock fan.

There is only one problem with this case and that is that the front panel pops off easily. I'm used to front panels you have to carefully pry off with all of your strength (even after releasing the clips), and pray that nothing breaks. This has the opposite problem. I found the solution is to find some fat screws and lodge them in the center of the retaining clips after the front plate is reattached.

If you are planning on builing an AMD based system I would suggest getting an MSI board. The K8MM-V is very solid and is actually a few hairs smaller than the Biostar. It's a 754 socket, but there are similar 939 versions. I wouldn't build an AM2 system. I've yet to find a reliable micro-atx AM2 motherboard. The AMD stock fan is quieter, smaller, and more efficient than Intel's stock 775, so you can skip buying an aftermarket version. Using these (or similar) configurations you should be able to fit everything in this case and have a beautiful, very fast system.

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Product Description:

Clear acrylic frame
Silver color coated buttons
Light pipe shows various colors
Main Features
Manufacturer: Athenatech U.S.A., Inc
Manufacturer Part Number: A100BB.270
Manufacturer Website Address: www.athenatech.us
Product Type: System Cabinet
Case Style: Desktop, Tower
Motherboard Support: Flex ATX, ?ATX
Fan System: 2 x 2.36" Rear Standard, 1 x 3.15" Front Optional
External Bays: 1 x 5.25" - 1/2H Front Accessible, 1 x 3.5" - 1/3H Front Accessible
Internal Bays: 2 x 3.5" - 1/3H
Total Bays: 2 x External, 2 x Internal
Expansion Slots: 4
Ports: USB 2.0 USB, Audio
Power Supply: Included
Color: Black
Form Factor: Tower, Desktop

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Xion II Black ATX Mid-Tower Case with Clear Side Front USB and Audio Ports and 450-Watt Power Supply Review

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(More customer reviews)This is a good case, but i suggest that you buy your own power supply prior to this. I reccomend that this is for UPGRADE ONLY. I have added it on to something that I have had prior to this, and I do not suggest anyone do it any other way than what i did. This case is VERY nice looking, it stuns me and makes my friends all jealous. It is good for the hard-core/recreational gamer and comes with several case fans that run smoothly and quietly.It is also very sturdy and protects your investment, which is what you want considering you put several hundreds of dollars into making your computer. I fully reccomend this to any of my friend, and anyone who cares about how their computer looks, a good case is a neccessity to all gamers. All in all, this is a good product, but just make sure that you have another power supply.

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With the X-Factor evolutionary design, XION II series promises to bring the new Gaming PC construction experience to everyone from Enthusiast users to Hardcore gamer integration.

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Antec NSK6580 ATX Tower Case with 430W Power Supply Review

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(More customer reviews)This NSK6580 is my fifth Antec case, and the best one yet. The hard drive cage is removable, which leaves plenty of working room while installing the motherboard. The hard drives mount on soft silicone grommets in removable trays. There are front ports for Audio, USB and Firewire. It comes with one 120mm rear-mounted fan, with options for up to 3 additional fans. With a high-efficiency EarthWatts 430 power supply, it runs cool and quiet. It is heavy and has a solid feel, and with soft rubber feet it stays where you put it. Atx Black/silver 430W Ps

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Quiet and highly efficient 80 PLUS Certified EarthWatts 430 Watt power supply - Universal input - Active PFC and high-efficiency design for superior environmentally-friendly operation - 80PLUSCertification means you ll save money on your power bills Advanced cooling system: - 1 Rear 120mm TriCool3-speed fan - 2 Front mounts for optional 92mm fans - 1 Advanced Chassis Air Guide, with mount for optional 80mm fan - VGA vent.9 Drive Bays - Front Accessible: 4 x 5.25(with one 5.25to 3.5adapter) - Internal: 5 x 3.5removable HDD trays with silicone grommets in a removable HDD cage to isolate drive vibrations 7 Expansion Slots Front-mounted ports for easy multimedia connections - 2 x USB 2.0 - 1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire , i.Link )

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Wave Master Aluminum Midtower Case TAC-T01 Review

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(More customer reviews)I have been having this casing (the Black Wavemaster) for about a year now, I think it is one of the best looking PC cases available. The aluminum construction allows for better heat transfer and weight reduction. The black casing comes with the side panels painted with high gloss auto paint, looks very nice. The front air intake has two 80mm fans attached and the air inlet on the outside is hidden with the use of a very stylish piece of aluminum placed in front of it, which also reflects the blue LED light cast from behind it onto the case. The casing comes with a sturdy aluminum door used to cover the drive bays. I have found that opening and closing the door to be a bit of a hassle so I leave it open most of the time. But the door does look nice when it is closed hiding all the drives and giving the unit a nice clean look.

My only problem with this casing is the internal design. It still uses screws and an `old school' way of mounting the drives. Where as some newer cases notably the Antec cases which use drive rails and some even mount the drives facing the side to allow better unrestricted air flow by having the data cables on the side without obstructing the air flow. But with today's SATA hard disk cabling the air flow restriction due to cabling is minimal, not what it used to be with standard IDE cabling.

The removable motherboard tray is very well designed, with the rear plate thats fits on to the connectors on the motherboard also being on the motherboard plate. This allows you to fix and line up the motherboard to the ports on the back easier outside of the case. Some other designs on have a removable motherboard tray but need you to line up the motherboard with the back face place correctly to fix it porperly. Sometimes this can take up some time as you need to do all this inside the casing and can't really see what your doing. With this design Coolermaster scores well by allowing you to fix the motherboard to the back faceplate outside the casing as the faceplate is also on the removable motherboard tray.

As with any high end casing, the unit does not come with a power supply. Giving the user the choice of using his or her own power supply with the appropriate power rating. I have noticed some users complain about the fact about not having a power supply provided, but this would only add to the cost and it would be a shame if some users had to ditch the provided power supply if their demands were much higher than the supplied power supply could handle.

Thumb screws are everywhere and are a welcome change from having to find your screwdriver to remove the cover and add in an expansion card. If only the 5.25" drives also came with drive rails as I mentioned earlier it would be a great design.

There are a total of three 80mm case fans provided with an option of adding a 4th by replacing the USB, Firewire bay and door on the top of the casing with a 80mm fan. The unit comes with a nice fan grill with filter. I have not required this and have not yet tried to fix this on. If like me, you prefer to have access to USB and firewire / audio on the top mounted ports, simply depress the door concealing them to have access to it. It would have been better to see the use of 120mm case fans to allow better air flow and reduce noise, not that I hear any noise with the standard case fans though, just that it would have provided better air flow. I have noticed some newer casings coming with 120mm case fans.

The power and reset buttions are styled very nicely with a little silver trim on the black buttons (on the black Wavemaster). I am not quite sure if the Silver or the Black version looks best, but one of the reasons for me to go with black was because there are black CD/DVD drives I can fix on to the unit and make it all blend with the same colour. For the silver version I am unsure of any drives that have a similar colour, though recently I have seen some manufacturers of optical drives offering different coloured face plates for their drives. Speaking about colours I have noticed Coolermaster releasing a blue ve rsion and another yellow version of this amazing design.

With all the hassle of using standard screws to mount the drives I would still go ahead and buy another of these cases when I need another PC for my business as after everything is setup you rarely need to remove any drives or mess around with the screws. All in all the external design is hard to beat and I have not seen any other casing that looks better than this.

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MODEL- WAVEMASTER VENDOR- COOLER MASTER INC FEATURES- Wave Master Mid-Tower chassis with NO power supply. Being one of the leading companies that makes quality and stylish aluminum enclosures our Wave Master breaks traditional square casing design to bring you a more sensational experience. * Durable lightweight aluminum alloy that greatly reduces its weight (34% in comparison to casings made of iron). * Stylish curved front plate design. * Sophisticated machine processing for exotic smooth finish. * Removable motherboard tray for fast and easy assembly -- SPECIFICATIONs --------------------------------------MOTHERBOARD- Accepts standard ATX boardsDRIVE BAYS - External: (4) 5.25 (1) 3.5 Internal: (4) 3.5SLOTS - (7) Expansion slotsCONNECTORs - (2) USB 2.0 ports (1) IEEE-1394/FireWire port (1) Microphone jack (1) Earphone jackCOOLING - Dual 80 x 80 x 25 mm fan attached front panel One 80 x 80 x 25 mm fan attached back panel (Exhaust)MATERIAL - All aluminum alloyPOWER- Not includedSIZE - 7.92w x 18.32h x 21.6d WT.- 17.2 lbs. MANUFACTURER WARRANTY: 1 YEAR

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Atx - Mid-twr Tac 1.1 Black Review

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(More customer reviews)Good product for the price, I've had no problems at all with it so far.It was $37.99 when I bought it with free shipping.

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ATX Mid Tower TAC 1.1 Case -- Modern and attractive front panel design with plastic hook at the bottom for easy removal. AMD Athlon and Intel Pentium 4 approved power supply. Silent 8cm rear fan included for better airflow. Air duct included for Intel 3G CPUs, thermally advantaged chassis 1.1. Multimedia and USB port on front. No sharp edges inside the case. Padlock option for extra security.

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RaidMax Elite Series Smilodon 612W - Mid tower - ATX - power supply 500 Watt - black - USB/Audio Review

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(More customer reviews)It is a little difficult to make a buying decision about a case by shopping online.You can't view it, you can't touch it and you can't make a real decision about its durability.I decided on this case and I'm glad that I did.This case makes it extremely easy to build and upgrade your system.Firstly both sides have a latch to allow simple opening of the case.No screws are used.The motherboard sits on one of the panels that open making it easy to access.the hard drive harness also swings out of the case to make it easy to add hard drives.All of the drives are held in place by clips rather then screws.One tip is that there is a toolbox hidden in a blue box under the hard drive harness.In there you will find screws and drive rails.Its easy to miss.Although this is a mid sized ATX case it is huge.It weighs in at a massive 33 pounds and is probably a bit bigger then you think.The case is also loaded with fans for optimal cooling and runs very quiet.I highly recommend getting this case.Its highly stylish and very functional.

5 out of 5 stars.

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Athenatech A100BB M.ATX Mini Tower Desktop Chassis 1 1 (2) Drive Bays - Black Review

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(More customer reviews)This is a really nice small computer case.Even though it's quite small, it still accepts full size PCI cards, instead of those harder to find half height PCI cards.The case also has a really bright blue LED that makes the case stand out a bit.The case also has two rear fans that keep the system cool.

The power supply however included with this model is only rated at 200 watts, and is pretty weak. It could barely power my system which only consists of a Pentium D 805 processor, a fanless nVidia graphics card, and a 200gb SATA hard drive (no optical drives). Athenatech has released a replacement model that features a power supply with 275 watts.I was able to obtain such model (exact same case, just better power supply) and have been happy ever since.

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Key Features Chassis Type Mini Tower Motherboard Supported Form Factor mATX - Micro ATX Enclosure Color Black Front Panel Color Black/Silver Enclosure Metal Type Steel Warranty 2 Years Bays Internal 2 X 3.5" Front Ports 2xUSB+Audio Qty per pallet 60 Expansion Slots 4 Power Supply 200W P/S Fans 2xFan Dimensions WxDxH 5.75"x14.5"x13.5" Special Features LDE Blue Light, Toolless Design, and FootstandDetail Specifications MATX Bays: 5.25"x1, 3.25"x1, 3.5"x2(internal) Dimension: 145 x 345 x 330 mm (W x H x D)Led Blue light, Toolless Design, Footstand USB 2.0+ Audio, 6 CM Fan x2 Convertible solution (desktop or Tower) 200W Sirtec P/S Weight: 13.2lbs Warranty: 2 Years

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Cooler Master HAF X - Full tower - extended ATX ( ATX / PS/2 ) - black - USB/FireWire/Audio/E-SATA Review

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(More customer reviews)I am putting together a machine with the MSI Big Bang XPower MoBo with an i7 930 CPU, and will have a GTX 470 GPU, with 7 HDD's in various raid configs and a Corsair HX850 PSU.This case is so well thought out. So far no negatives except it is very big, which is actually good, as long as you understand this before you buy.

Cable mgmt is excellent, USB 3.0 on the front as well as Esata and 1394 and USB 2.0, covered on/off switch (reset too).

Wheels are included. Air filters on all openings - except for some reason not on the bottom in front of the PSU. All tool-less drive bays, 2 hot swap drive bays in front (amazingly these are not tool-less..wtf were they thinking?).

It includes 3, 200 mm fans (top - out, front - in, side - in, and one 120 mm on the rear out.It also has a place for a second (optional) 200 mm fan on the top.

So far it has been a pleasure to work with.I will update this as the build progresses.

update - the only thing marginal are the hot swap drawers. they require screws to hold the drives in (the included thumbscrews work at least) so it not terrible, but it would have been cool to have a method to yank drives in and out with no real effort at all.still 5 stars

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The much anticipated Cooler Master RC-942-KKN1 HAF X ATX Full Tower Black Computer Case arrives as the flagship of the popular HAF (High Air Flow) series.Designed for performance systems, the Cooler Master RC-942-KKN1 HAF X ATX Full Tower Black Computer Case is able to house today's latest and hottest CPUs, motherboards, graphics cards and is even compatible with USB 3.0 devices.With the Cooler Master RC-942-KKN1 HAF X ATX Full Tower Black Computer Case, it's specialized support and cooling for graphic cards, massive airflow with the help of up to four gigantic fans and easy access to installed components, this is as close as it gets to a system builder's "dream case."

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Xion AXP 100 Gaming Series Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Retail (Black/Blue) Review

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(More customer reviews)This case is cool looking, no doubt. And it's easy to install stuff, plenty of room, etc. What I don't like:

1) Case fans are not speed controlled (that's just plain cheap)
2) The front panel audio/USB are at the very bottom of the case; pretty inconvenient even if you put it on your desk.
3) Clearly it's cheaply made stamped steel... which is fine, just don't expect Antec build quality.

It is pretty cool looking, my 9 year old loves it (he picked it out for his first ever PC build).

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AXP 100 Gaming Series Black/Blue Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case,Motherboard Compatibility : ATX, Micro ATX, With Side Panel Window,External 5.25" Drive Bays : 4, External 3.5" Drive Bays : 2, Internal 3.5" Drive Bays : 5, Front Ports : USB x2, Audio x 2, Cooling system 1x120mm Blue LED Front Fans, 1x120 Black Rear Fan, Unique V-Blade Front Panel design with Blue LED, Sliding Doors design for Drive Bays, Silent 120mm fans improve airflow inside the case. Customer Service : Tel : 19095982688, service@xionusa.com,

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SilverStone Aluminum ATX Full Tower Computer Case TJ09B - Retail (Black) Review

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(More customer reviews)This case is awesome just what the doctor asked for has plenty of room for all your hardware. Also if your looking for cooling this case has it all 5-120mm fans 2 from the top and one exhaust fan and one for the hard drive. Plus and extra one in the middle for the 2 graphic cards.This is my second Silverstone case quality and style is awesome, Silverstone puts alot of thought in there product! A+++++!!!!!

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The Temjin TJ09 is the first SilverStone chassis designed with graphics card cooling as one of the priorities. To meet this challenge, a brand new mid-section air duct was created to bypass the hard drive cage, allowing the strategically placed 120mm to draw cool air from outside of the chassis and blow it directly onto the expansion slot area. CPU and hard drives are also cooled exclusively by 120mm fans to maximize airflow while reducing noise. Covered in styling reminiscent of beautiful chassis of years past, the TJ09's advanced structure is second in stiffness only to the unibody designed TJ07. If you have been waiting for a chassis with plenty of technical and aesthetic excellence worthy of an upgrade, then the TJ09 is the one.

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