A Closer Look (Interior):
Needless to say, the interior of the case is very spacious. On the inside, you can see the dual four internal 3.5″ HDD drive cages. Both of the cages can be removed by simply unscrewing the screws that are on the sides, and then sliding the cages out. The 3x120mm fan bracket, that lies between the 5.25″ bays and the motherboard tray, seems a bit flimsy. There is no real help for cable management, and if you find it an issue, you can remove the 3x120mm fan bracket by unscrewing the three screws that are on the back of it. The motherboard tray is actually on a hinge, and requires you to remove four screws on the back, and then slide the tray out of its original position, so that it can lay flat on a surface.
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| Side one with panel removed | Other side with panel removed |
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| Inside of case showing rear fan | Interior bracket for (3) 120mm fans |
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| Side view of interior fan bracket | Hinged motherboard tray |
Excellent review Erik. This is what case reviews should look like IMHO.
I personally like this case looks and the features I see. The larger cases appeal to me for their ease of installation and roomier interiors which lend themselves to cleaner layouts. I would like to see a bit more refinement on the panel corners and edges but otherwise the design and features rock! Two thumbs up from me.
The panel corners actually flow very well with the entire layout of the cases exterior. The sides that curve actually give it a menacing, “dark tower” look.