The Antidote To Tedium: 11 Midi Tower Cases Bring Excitement to the Desktop
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Siggy Moersch
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| Manufacturer/ Model | Antec SLK2650-BQE | Codegen ATX-6089 | ComsCom CF-909 | Enermax CS-335TA-MW |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cases | ||||
| Form factor | Mid-Tower | Mid-Tower | Mid-Tower | Mid-Tower |
| Weight | 13.23 lbs.(6 kg) | 13.67 lbs (6.2 kg) | 12.79 lbs (7 5.8 kg) | 15.43 lbs (7 kg) |
| Dimensions | 16.54" x 8.27" x 16.93"(420 x 210 x 439 mm) | 17.72" x 7.28" x 19.67"(450 x 185 x 500 mm) | 19.09" x 7.28" x 15.94"(485 x 185 x 405 mm) | 19.48" x 7.87" x 17.91"(495 x 200 x 455 mm) |
| Lockable | no | no | no | no |
| Material | metal | metal | metal | metal |
| Can be opened with | Thumb Screws | Screws | Screws | Screws |
| Sensor (OPEN) | no | no | no | no |
| Appropriate motherboards | ATX, µATX | ATX, µATX | ATX, µATX | ATX, µATX |
| Motherboard tray | no | no | no | no |
| Side of case | closed | closed | closed | closed |
| Lighting | no | yes, blue light | no | display |
| Drive Bays | ||||
| 5.25" | 4 x | 4 x | 4 x | 4 x |
| 3.5", external access | 2 x | 2 x | 2 x | 2 x |
| 3.5", internal access | 2 x | 5 x | 4 x | 4 x |
| HDD cage | removable | fixed | fixed | fixed |
| Drive cage rotated 90° | no | no | no | no |
| Drive rails | no | no | no | no |
| AGP/PCI expansion slots | 7 x | 7 x | 7 x | 7 x |
| Front Connections | ||||
| USB 2.0 | 2 x Typ A | 2 x Typ A | 2 x Typ A | 2 x Typ A |
| FireWire 1394a | no | no | no | no |
| Audio | no | 1x Out, 1x In | 1x Out, 1x In | 1x Out, 1x In |
| Other | no | no | no | no |
| LEDs | ||||
| Power | yes | no | yes | yes |
| HDD | yes | no | yes | yes |
| System Fans | ||||
| Drill holes / holders for | occupied | occupied | 1 x 80 mm | 1 x 80 mm |
| Pre-installed | 1 x 120 mm | 1 x 80 mm | no | no |
| Speed signal cable | no | no | no | no |
| Manufacturer | Antec | Tricod Science | no | no |
| Dust filter | no | no | no | no |
| Hard Drive Fans | ||||
| Drill holes / holders for | 1 x 80 mm | 1 x 80 mm | 1 x 120 mm | 1 x 120 mm |
| Pre-installed | no | no | no | no |
| Speed signal cable | no | no | no | no |
| Manufacturer | no | no | no | no |
| Dust filter | no | no | no | no |
| Accessories Included | ||||
| Screws | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Spacer | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| User manual | yes | no | no | no |
| Mounting rails for drives | yes | no | no | no |
| Speakers | no | yes | yes | yes |
| Cable ties | no | no | no | no |
| Accessories box | yes | no | no | no |
| Tools | no | no | no | no |
| Other | sticker | slot brackets | no | no |
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