Kingwin KT-436 Aluminum Case
Review by Shadrach
on 05.08.2002
Initial Thoughts
The most noticeable observation upon initial inspection is the sturdiness of this aluminum beauty. Flex and buckling have been put up with over the past years, just for the sake of getting a box to hold your parts. Many boxes have have doors that look like they have been pressed into a waffle iron. This is done to remove flex from thin metal, it is mildly effective. By using high grade aluminum, a minimum of ridges need to be pressed into the shape in order to offer strength. Looking at this case, you will notice that absolutely no ridges have been pressed into any panel piece. All panels are flat and internal strength is offered by strategically placing support bars where they are functional parts of the case, as opposed to oddly placed eyesores. Screws have been used in the case where most manufacturers would have most likely placed pop rivets. Additionally, all edges are rolled for protection from lacerations. Any exposed edges have been smoothed or a protective plastic sleeve has been applied to the "high traffic" areas for additional cable protection. If you possibly manage to cut yourself working in this case, you are definitely doing something you should not be.
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No Tools Required
Open your case a lot? With the modding and tweaking consumer in mind, all part removal can be done with no tools whatsoever. Thumbscrews abound in every conceivable location you could possibly need them. All panels, add-on card slots, slide out motherboard tray, hard drive cage and even the front bezel are fastened by thumbscrews. If that is not enough, the package comes with six additional thumbscrews for securing anything you may need to work on occasionally.
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