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[Review] Antec Three Hundred Two 3 Comments By The Duke on January 27, 2012 Three Hundred, the previous well-liked case by Antec, is back with a chassis designed to handle today and tomorrow’s high-performance systems. The Three Hundred Two, is touted to be the next standard in affordable gaming cases. This new chassis from Antec is supposed to be built for gamers from the inside-out. With tool-less 5.25″ & 3.5″ drive bays, a large cable management compartment and two front panel USB 3.0 ports with an internal connector, the Three Hundred Two wil...
[Review] Corsair Carbide 500R 2 Comments By The Duke on January 25, 2012 The 500R from Corsair promises even more flexibility over the 400R. It adds a 200mm fan mounted on the side panel’s mesh screen for extra GPU cooling, a multi-channel fan controller, and removable and relocatable hard drive cages. The ability for the user to move and remove hard drive cages not only improves airflow, it also allows you to install graphics cards of up to 452mm in length. The Carbide Series are modeled from the Obsidian and Graphite Series which are acclaimed for their ease ...
[Review] Bitfenix Raider 2 Comments By The Duke on January 18, 2012 Bitfenix comes to us today with their new creation which could possibly be a serious contender, the Raider. The first chassis to offer four USB 3.0 ports, the Raider is ready for any future peripherals you might want to throw at it, offering all the high-speed connectivity you need. The integrated fan controller manages up to five fans, allowing you to customize your system’s cooling profile to suit the task at hand. The Raider also sports filtered intakes, tool-free drive locking mechanis...
[Review] Rosewill Thor V2 White Edition 2 Comments By The Duke on January 10, 2012 Today we have the new Thor V2 White Edition in hand, which has plenty of features jammed into it. The Thor supports up to XL-ATX Motherboard (13.5” x 10.3”) / SSI-CEB (E-ATX) (12″ x 10.3″) along with a mostly tool-free installation. The Thor V2 has also updated the USB 3.0 connections, adding one more than the original, and reorganizing the top I/O section. The massive inside supports up to a 330mm (12.99″) video card, along with having a 230mm front intake fan to help keep...
[Review] Cooler Master Storm Trooper 3 Comments By The Duke on January 2, 2012 The Cooler Master Storm Trooper includes features that are often coveted by gaming enthusiasts in that it has full dust filter coverage, a fan controller, an external SSD drive hot-swap dock and two modular hard drive cages. These features give CM Storm Trooper the ability to adapt easily to configurations ranging from workstation to water-cooled gaming configurations. The CM Storm Trooper is the first in its class to include an ultra-strong carrying handle, allowing a gamer to travel with rel...
[Review] Bitfenix Outlaw 2 Comments By The Duke on December 26, 2011 A new release from Bitfenix, the Outlaw, packs a slightly different punch than anything else from Bitfenix. With its inverted motherboard tray, the Outlaw accepts even the longest graphics cards with ease, while enhancing graphics card cooling. Plenty of optional fan locations will help keep the rest of your system cool, while a native SSD mount on the bottom of the case will help you keep up with new technology. With plenty of connectivity and their signature BitFenix SofTouch™ Surface treatm...
[Review] Nexus Prominent 5 2 Comments By The Duke on December 18, 2011 The Nexus Prominent 5 silent case features tool-less installation making it a quick and easy installation of your components. A black mesh front, aluminum edges, and black interior with orange accents give the Prominent 5 a different look. Nexus outfitted the Prominent 5 with a 140mm on the top and a 120mm is placed in the front for the air-intake. Some isolating padding, where the PSU is placed, prevents resonance and there are ventilation holes, and room for a fan, in the bottom of the case ...
[Review] Bitfenix Merc Alpha 2 Comments By The Duke on November 29, 2011 Getting a quality gaming chassis doesn’t necessarily mean spending a small fortune. BitFenix took that to heart when making Merc, which comes in two versions, the Merc Alpha and Merc Beta. The Merc Alpha will give you the option of going with additional fan locations, while choosing the Merc Beta gives a more streamlined look. The Merc has plenty expansion possibilities, which means your Merc can grow with the rest of your system, while friendly DIY features make system installation headache-f...
[Review] Raidmax Blackstorm 4 Comments By The Duke on November 14, 2011 The Raidmax BLACKSTORM case attempts to make assembling a system easier than ever before. It has a modular, tool-free design that makes the initial build and future upgrades simple. Both side panels latch into place for ease of access, so it could be for you as it is the latest version of one-click side panel case. A 120mm fan is mounted on the front of the case to draw cool air in and blow it across the hard drives, along with a 180mm optional fan on the side, and a pair of rear-mounted 120mm e...
[Review] Rosewill Blackhawk 4 Comments By The Duke on September 23, 2011 Rosewill’s BLACKHAWK is one of their newest introductions into the chassis market. They have pre-installed four 120mm and one 140mm fans for almost maximum cooling. Right out of the box, it will save users from spending extra money on missing fans. They have also incorporated the traditional I/O ports most users look for in today’s market, as well as a top-mounted HDD dock. With long VGA card and water cooling support, integrated cable management, CPU back plate cutout, and easy-clean ...
[Review] Lancool PC-K9WX 2 Comments By The Duke on September 21, 2011 Lancool, a manufacturer of mid- to high-end computer chassis, has launched a new mid-tower PC case, the PC-K9 Series. Oddly, given the name, this case has nothing remotely dog-like about it. Designed for ATX, Micro-ATX and Mini-ITX motherboards and manufactured with easy hardware installation in mind, the case cradles components in a reduced-vibration housing with top-rate thermal performance capabilities. The Lancool PC-K9WX makes an impression with its a black brushed aluminum exterior and SEC...
[Review] Thermaltake Chaser MK-I 6 Comments By The Duke on August 22, 2011 The new Thermaltake chassis to hit the market is the Chaser MK-I, which we will be tossing on our review bench and sending it through its paces today. The Chaser sports USB 3.0 and a HDD docking station with easy access. We are happy to see Thermaltake preparing for the future with these additions. Thermaltake also boasts that the Chaser can support any graphics card up to 33cm in length, which we will be happy to put to the test later on in the review. With an easily removable top panel, the ...
[Review] iBuyPower Gamer Power BTS11 Gaming PC 3 Comments By Trembledust on August 8, 2011 Many in the PC community know the name iBuyPower for offering quality PC desktops, and laptops in use for gaming, workstations, and media. The California-based company has been around for ten years, and in that time they have accumulated many awards from sites like Maximum PC, AnandTech , PC World, and Gamepro just to name a few. Today we get a chance to get our hands on iBuyPower’s latest custom gaming PC desktop dubbed the Gamer Power BTS 11. This rig is part of iBuyPower’s back...
[Review] Xigmatek Elysium 3 Comments By The Duke on July 29, 2011 In Homer’s Odyssey, Elysium is described as a paradise, “… where life is easiest for men. No snow is there, nor heavy storm, nor ever rain, but ever does Ocean send up blasts of the shrill-blowing West Wind that they may give cooling to men.” Today, Xigmatek sent us their version of paradise with their first so-called “super tower,” the Elysium. The Elysium sports twelve 5.25” drive bays and two 4-in-3 HDD cages. These cages can be moved up and down the front p...
[Review] Silverstone CW02 HTPC 7 Comments By The Duke on July 27, 2011 The CW02 from Silverstone’s Crown Series is crafted to allow users to really appreciate the design of this high quality HTPC chassis. At first glance, the all-aluminum construction and reinforced aluminum dress plates in the front set off the already classy case. The interior design of the CW02 is able to accommodate extended length graphics cards, proficiently displaying the HTPC system at its best. Capable of supporting CPU coolers of 160mm in height for additional cooling options, its s...
[Review] Corsair Obsidian Series 650D Mid-Tower Case 1 Comment By The Duke on July 13, 2011 The Obsidian Series 650D mid-tower case is manufactured with strong, stamped steel parts for increased rigidity, and coated in a black textured paint. The front panel features a black brushed aluminum faceplate to bring a subtle elegance to your next build. A large 200mm front intake fan placed behind the front dust filter quietly pushes vast amounts of air over hard drives and video cards. The air is then exhausted by a second 200mm fan on top of the case, as well as a 120mm fan at the rear. ...
[Review] Cooler Master Silencio 550 3 Comments By The Duke on July 6, 2011 With the Silencio trying to achieve near-silent operation, it is prepared to take on powerful hardware, and should be able to keep high-end setups running cool and quiet. Soundproofing on both side panels assists in reducing noise levels to help get the quietest system achievable. A sleek mirror finish front panel and clean lines present a minimalistic design aesthetic that speaks to its silent interior. The Silencio also sports the functionality of built in Super Speed USB 3.0, a multifunction ...
[Review] Silverstone Precision Series PS06 2 Comments By The Duke on June 29, 2011 To improve their Precision thermal design, SilverStone implemented the 180mm Air Penetrator fan (AP181) into the PS06 tower chassis. With the AP181 and an included silent 120mm fan, the PS06 should be capable of cooling all your hardware with ease. Two additional 120mm fan slots let users further improve cooling performance if necessary. To help keep the dust out, all intake fan slots are also equipped with removable fan filters to work effectively with the default positive pressure airflow sche...
[Review] Sentey SS2-2807 3 Comments By The Duke on June 23, 2011 Sentey has sent us one of their Slim Series cases, the Sentey SS2-2807. This case is aimed at people who need a good case with some expandability, and most likely will need to fit in a tight space. The SS2-2807 could do very well in the HTPC market as well with the high gloss black paint job and the slim design. It has three 3.5″, and one 5.25″ drive bay to help give the user a decent amount of choices for storage space. It does come equipped with a standard ATX PSII 250w PSU to help...

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