| Aspire X-Qpack BL-420 |
| Weighting |
Categories |
Results achieved |
| 20% |
Equipment |
85% |
| 30% |
Ergonomics |
65% |
| 10% |
Value |
65% |
| 30% |
Design |
65% |
| 10% |
Service |
75% |
|
Total results |
70% |
Technical Specifications
| Vendor / Model |
Aspire X-Qpack BL420 |
| Internet Website |
aspireusa.net |
| Price |
$80-$90 |
| Cases |
| Form factor |
Mini PC case |
| Weight |
9.9 lbs / 4.5 kg |
| Dimensions (in / mm) |
11.02" x 21.85" x 8.86"
280 x 555 x 225 mm |
| Case lock |
none |
| Material |
Aluminum / plastic |
| Magnetized |
no |
| Opens using |
thumbscrews |
| Case sensor (OPEN) |
no |
| compatible motherboards |
Micro ATX, Baby-AT |
| Motherboard on a tray |
yes |
| Side panels |
3 transparent windows |
| Display |
yes |
| Fan controller |
none |
| Drive bays |
| 5.25" |
2 x |
| 3.5" (external) |
1 x |
| 3.5" (internal) |
2 x |
| HD drive cage |
yes |
| 90 degree cage rotation |
no |
| Slide-in drive rails |
none |
| Expansion card slots |
4 x |
| Front connectors |
| USB 2.0 |
2 x Type A |
| Firewire 1394a |
1 x 6-pin |
| Audio |
2 x |
| Other accessories |
none |
| LEDs |
| Power |
yes |
| HDD |
yes |
| System fans |
| Mount points/cages for |
built-in |
| pre-installed |
1 x 120 mm |
| Fan speed cable |
none |
| Vendor |
Aspire |
| Dust filter |
yes |
| Hard disk fans |
| Mount points/cages for |
no |
| pre-installed |
none |
| Fan speed cable |
none |
| Vendor |
no |
| Dust filter |
no |
| Additional items included |
| Screws |
yes |
| Stand-offs |
yes |
| Miscellany |
420 Watt PSU |
Conclusion
The X-QPack's size and weight make it easy to take it to and from LAN parties. The dimensions of this compact cube are also laid out to accommodate MicroATX hardware in its surprisingly spacious interior. This aluminum case weighs only 9.9 lbs (4.5 kg) empty, yet can hold up to five drives - which, of course, drive up the unit's total weight substantially. In turn, this requires exercising some caution when using the built-in but flimsy carrying handle, which impresses neither with its strength nor its rigidity. You can, however, stuff this case with lots of hardware. Its three display windows on the sides and top make it easy to see what is inside. This should appeal to case modders and those who want to show off their lighting effects and wares on the inside. The $80-$90 price tag also includes a 420-Watt built-in power supply.
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