Purchase reason was obvious ... 1. It is very noble to look in white and with a piano finish, a real "eye catcher" in every living room as an entertainment PC, - of this act flatscreen TV as a monitor - especially in conjunction with a white housing ,
2., it is already vorkonzipiert already separately for retrofit water cooling, thus again super suitable as living room computer, since then - almost - completely silent.
3. Is it default installed the power supply below ... a novelty that, - and although now the many advantages of which are absolutely recognized still not offer any housing as easy without an additional fee.
4. Here's a USB 3.0 port built into the front ... but only if they also ensure an external device or motherboard that supports it connect. But still just fine if something already exists - Topic: retrofit.
5. Where the already built-in blue (ie. The black case model it is a red) case fans forward forth quite what. Especially if they rear for optimum air stream still specially a - optional illuminated - 120 mm or 80 mm fan re-install.
, Drill just a few air holes at one point that you like in and on the 4: without recording for integrated fan, but can be fairly easily retrofitted to waiving warranty, simplest method - 6. The beautiful, clear side window (the only drawback, fasten bolts from outside ... finished is the good side fan, best, an illuminated).
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To build: the Case makes a very well-made optical impression of paint inside and out is excellent, no sharp edges noticeable preinstalled Schnellklemmanschlüße for floppy disk, hard disk or drives, etc. While making no confidence inspiring image, but could be used in theory. I prefer "tried and true" method with screws gripped to the back because my components are too valuable. Not falling down something. Therefore, - Yes, you can organize tool-free assembly, however, see the Toggle Latches very cheap and not very solid advocated. So are absolutely not necessarily recommended.
Although I could not see any sharp edges first, I had after - even extremely prudent - Installation of hardware at some fingers yet light cuts. Treasures so times, by the white piano finish this may be seen not as good as at other Case / metal colored by default. Good advice, carefully and deliberately proceed. Also, so they bend or damage anything on very delicate designed in places housing.
The drive-panel (except for the top!) All at the back again a visor, but must be broken off only. So you can not be reused. Only the front plastic visors here, however, already. Likewise, the rear, for plug-in cards (graphics, sound, TV card, etc.). Once broken out, you can not reattach it. So make sure that it absolutely necessary, break out. Unless they want to better penetrate the air, but they often have Dusting in the housing. But what should already be made at regular intervals. For such a beautiful body you should also maintain accordingly. The smokers are meant.
Since the power supply is installed below, it is recommended to use either one that has no other fan up and down, the air suction (if that's the case, however, pay attention to the orientation ... below, the housing extra again a washable filter for that!). At best, only one behind. Or one that has only separately pluggable cable. Previously remember - because, here could possibly quite quickly a very big problem for some open up. Measure beforehand so the length of all important cables to and compare it with the internal dimensions of the housing. Only when the water cooling naturally omitted, this space is optimal provided.
At the rear of the housing (also a novelty, especially for this moderate price) has a cut-outs with which they can again cool the processor from behind. Already alone therefore I can highly recommend this case especially all gamers and Übertacktern.
The essays of the Board could be with me very easily screw, some have reported here by bad precut threads? I can not confirm that. Only one of the 4 attached thumbscrews for both side covers left and right was not at all be used, reason ... they did not have any thread. Well, just stop bad stuff / quality control, something can happen. Does not interfere because, normal screws are yes for the housing already in.
The thumbscrews even sit pretty tight, - So pay attention before it, even though they have settled on Tool-free assembly, they have at least 2 screwdriver Dreher (cross slot) and a pliers are ready. The pliers also attach for and fix the spacers for the motherboard recommended. Be especially careful when you take the first time the side panels. They also sit unpack relatively fixed, but only the first time. Grobmotoriker should therefore always be a good friend to build the computer together. If you have done that but he makes it real head turner.
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For operation: Pull the protective film for the front side windows at best only before the proper test from start to avoid leaving fingerprints or scratches possible. Properly constructed but ... and everything connected properly, the "new PC" boasts beautiful blue (via front fan, pre-installed) or - in my real cool in red & blue - with the extra built-in 120 mm fan in the rear.
When you turn off the power button has a fairly light shining diode. That is very good if you are looking for the switch in the dark, extremely disturbing, however, they should want to use the PC especially in the bedroom. This can neither be dimmed nor disable. Apart from the power supply or the power strip switch off completely. What hobbyist. Here would be really "less - more" been dear manufacturers.
The front is unfortunately only plastic, but still makes a rather qualitative impression. Only, I guess, at halfway good care is also likely they later nor discolor (again ... especially the smokers are now even particularly addressed) as the remaining steel sheet components.
What I, however, not so well-liked, was that the two power and reset button did not have decent tactile feedback and are also less nice to be recognized by the highly luminous diode. That alone would have at least to be in a different color. With prolonged use, and corresponding thereto habituation but that should not carry much weight.
Otherwise, the case is as mentioned a real looker. I have the inner life or the entire cable or optically at me with fluorescent - enhanced adhesive tape, which in conjunction with integrated window, the blue front fan and a red, nachgekauften, rear installed 120 mm, in addition to know from the case - yellow / green bombastic acts. Finally considered ... I guess - so a great case should then (if installed in the living room) of the house certainly not induce the lady to any criticism. And that has also the same, the question of further maintenance done. ;-)
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Conclusion: Looking for a good computer case for little money, which is especially all important innovations (eg WaKü optional, USB 3.0 quasi already integrated PSU intake down, opportunity - for a CPU fan in front and - if necessary - back) and an elegant design already By default brings, they are served here absolutely well. From me ... 100% buy recommendation. Pros: everything already above, - Cons: cheap fast clamps, not for screwless installation or only conditionally suitable. Note: Power indicator lights up very strongly in the dark, which may well be desired so, or must (masking, off current) can be improved!
