This is where things start to get really interesting, here we can see there is a large CPU cooler cut-away for easy mounting / changing of your CPU cooler, there is a large cable routing section across the bottom and a few smaller cable management holes on the right hand side. On the right you will also see some keyhole shaped holes, there are used for side mounting a pair of 2.5″ drives.
In the rear we can better see the 120mm exhaust fan which comes with a standard 3pin connection, but is also pre-fitted with a 3pin to 4pin molex adapter for maximum compatibility.
The front fan also features the came connections that the rear fan, but you’ll also notice two drive bays, one for 5.25″ and the other for 3.5″. You can also better see the front panel ventilation as plenty of light is shining through. The bottom of the chassis features room for two more 3.5″ drives although you could always use an adaptor bracket (not included) to mount 2.5″ drives, while there is also a 2.5″ mount on the top of the HDD bracket.
Tucked away under the 3.5″ drive bay on the right you can also see another 2.5″ mounting point, bringing the total drive count to 3 x 3.5″ and 4 x 2.5″, 7 drives in total, impressive!
around the back we see around 1cm of cable management space, not a lot really but keep in mind that the side panel add’s another 1.5cm space thanks to the recessed panel. There are also a load of cable tie points cut into the motherboard mounting plate to help keep everything in check.
I’m already preferring this chassis to CM’s other box type HAF box. I’ll definitely take a look at this case.
Its a fair points regarding the USB but it would add cost including adapters and if you are on a budget that requires a £35 case then you clearly are already low on funds. I would say you are being a bit picky though I mean how many USB3 devises do you actually have?
Nice case, got the windowed version myself.
Very nice, compact chassis full of necessary features.
And price is not too bad either.
And @Peter: awesome review as always.
Nice compact case, impressed on the good use of space. Could make a nice little system with the window version. Shame we did not get to see it.
Nice case and nice review