PC Case Roundup: Spring 2008
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The Case Roundup at a Glance: Comparison Table
Now that we’ve looked at all of the cases in detail, let’s summarize by comparing their vital statistics at a glance:
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| Case | Type | Size WxHxD | Weight | Cooling | 5.25” Bays | 3.5” Bays | I/O panel | Noise | Approx. Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sigma Unicorn | ATX mid tower | 203 x 452 x 521 mm | 24 lbs | 2x 120mm, 2x 80mm | 4 | 2 ext. 4 int. | 2x USB, HD Audio (on front btm) | 43.5 db | $100 |
| NXZT Tempest | ATX mid tower | 212 x 522 x 562 mm | 22 lbs | 2x 140mm, 4x 120mm | 3 | 1 ext. 8 int. | 2x USB, 1x eSATA, HD Audio (on top) | 40.5 db | $110 |
| IN WIN Metal Suit GD Conqueror | ATX mid tower | 233 x 437 x 543 mm | 24 lbs | 2x 120mm, 2x 80mm | 4 | 2 ext. 5 int. | 4x USB, 1x 1394, HD or AC97 Audio (on side) | 43 db | $120 |
| Silverstone KL03 Kublai | ATX mid tower | 220 x 500 x 597 mm | 28 lbs | 2x 120mm (opt. 2x 120mm) | 4 | 2 ext. 4 int. | 2x USB, 1x 1394, HD Audio (on top) | 38 db | $150 |
| 3R System R240 Grace | ATX mid tower | 180 x 423 x 475 mm | 11 lbs | 2x 80mm (opt. 1x 120 mm and 1x 80mm) | 4 | 1 ext, 7 int | 2x USB, HD Audio (on top) | 34 db (est) | $120 |
| Raidmax Iceberg | ATX mid tower | 216 x 483 x 533 mm | 23 lbs | 4x 120mm, 1x 80mm | 4 | 6 | 2x USB, 1x 1394, HD Audio (on top) | 43 db | $150 |
| CoolerMaster Cosmos S | Mid Tower | 266 x 598 x 628 mm | 30 lbs | 1x 230mm, 3x 120mm (opt. 2x 120mm) | 7 | 4 | 4x USB, 1x 1394, 1x eSATA, HD or AC97 Audio (on top) | 41.5 db | $250 |
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geotech Nothing on the Thermaltake Armor?Reply
One of the best case designs and plenty of room and features. -
Gravemind123 Nothing from Lian-Li, Thermaltake or Antec? In that price range you could review a nice case from any of those companies.Reply -
Yep is a very poor roundup allright !Reply
Where is Antec Nine Hundred or the new Twelve Hundred and the excelent P182 ???
The Cosmos S seems to be out of place here.... its in another league: Armor+, Silverstone TJ07B, Stacker -
scherfistv Lazy review, the guys from TOM's couldn't find more attractive PC Cases? It's all made in "China"-like?Reply -
SinisterCanuck All mid tower cases... not one Full Tower! I haven't purchased a mid tower case in nearly 8 years for any of my builds because they are too crammed for my liking. As stated by other commenters, where's the Thermaltake Armor? Where's the Antec Twelve Hundred? etc. These were nice looking cases, but they are all middle of the road as far as I am concerned. You need to do a cases revisited or an enthusiast case round up! ...please do thatReply -
I have my doubts about your praise on 3R System case. I have similar model. Exactly the same inside structure but without the remote control, display and with different front side.Reply
First of all, it's not that well-built. Sides bend and that inside metal (Al?) is really soft. And if you want to remove the front there are like 6 almost unreachable screws to be unscrewed which is pain in the a**.
Fans are really quiet though.