Tuesday, October 15th 2019
InWin Announces Unique, Ultra-Light PC Chassis with Colorful Covers
InWin is excited to announce its new "Alice" PC Chassis. Gathering inspiration from the classic story, Alice in Wonderland, InWin is taking PC builders on a journey where imagination reigns supreme!
The Alice chassis combines a durable and sturdy, yet ultra-light-weight frame with a variety of vivid colors. For those that are bold enough to enjoy something different than a traditional, heavy case, the Alice chassis showcases an explosion of possible color choices and intricate designs to create something totally distinct.
Inside, the Alice chassis is designed to allow the easiest PC hardware installation ever. It features a removable steel motherboard tray so the main components can be carefully installed outside, if required, then the open frame design allows cable routing to become an easier and neater practice. Once the PC is assembled, its vertical internal design provides considerably better cooling through an unobstructed path that follows natural convection, while this bottom-to-top airflow can be driven by three base-mounted fans.
With the vertical mounting of internal hardware, the motherboard I/O ports are at the top for easy-access. Since dust makes builders "mad as a hatter," the cover hides internal cables and limits dust entry.
Integrated into its design are four vibration-proof mounts placed on the feet to provide a stable base that resists bumps. Two integrated handles mean the chassis can be lifted and moved easily, while its ultra-light-weight materials and taller design allows for easier transportation, even when full of hardware.
The Alice chassis can support up to ATX motherboards with eight expansion slots, and high-performance hardware such as longer graphics cards, power supplies and taller CPU coolers. UP to four 120 mm fans can be fitted, plus three 2.5-inch SSDs and one 3.5-inch HDD.
For more information about the InWin Alice Chassis, please visit: https://www.in-win.com/en/gaming-chassis/alice/
The Alice chassis combines a durable and sturdy, yet ultra-light-weight frame with a variety of vivid colors. For those that are bold enough to enjoy something different than a traditional, heavy case, the Alice chassis showcases an explosion of possible color choices and intricate designs to create something totally distinct.
For more information about the InWin Alice Chassis, please visit: https://www.in-win.com/en/gaming-chassis/alice/
37 Comments on InWin Announces Unique, Ultra-Light PC Chassis with Colorful Covers
This is what I'm thinking of. But I suppose it works
On the case itself, frankly I really like the idea, but the execution seems ... lacklustre. First off, it looks unnecessarily huge, but beyond that, why give it a plastic frame? Wouldn't a steel frame with plastic pieces to form the outer fabric support be both cheaper in terms of tooling and more structurally sound? I get that injection-molded plastic is cheap AF once you get into volume production, but In-Win isn't normally a high-volume OEM, and making a large mold like that can't be cheap. I also really hope there's a fan filter on that bottom intake. I mean, the side panels are cloth. Filtering should be a rather obvious addition. And the PR text in the article about the cloth somehow filtering the intake fans (which aren't covered by it, going by the pictures) is ... weird.
I treat it as a joke anyways... PSU is the biggest EMI concern and it itself should comply with specs with their own case, albeit we see from the reviews, some still have dirty spikes.
Technically none of the above should pass EMI testing.
That said, as it's sold as a DIY solution, the case doesn't have to pass EMI tests, only if it was sold as a system...Yeah, that's the thing...
The mobo, cpu, gpu etc. components, which can actually produce EMI, that are available on the retail market have to pass their individual EMI requirements anyway. Or do you suggest we remove all cases from the market that are not at least mediocre farady cages (all of them with even one side made from glass or plastic)?
Go look at what enterprise desktops look like, a lot extra metal barriers meant to catch all and any potential naughty radiation.
Seriously, In-Win is trying to sell us a bottle crate with some holes drilled into it under the guise of a premium product. Its so obvious, they even forgot to remove the handle. I guess it works wonders for our circular economy of the future, what with the climate and all. I mean this is next level recycling right here.
Also, inb4 the first thread on TPU about how 'my cat peed inside my case' including pic of a soaked 'case wall'. I can't wait :D
I'm also waiting on the follow up product, a custom loop reservoir in the shape of a standard bottle. They'll probably sell that with 'you can mount up to six inside a single case!'
And when you're done gaming you can use it to transport your dirty clothes to the washing machine.
Alice the computer washbin.
www.walmart.com/browse/home/laundry-baskets/4044_90828_7067220_6280033
I agree though, the idea itself is a nice one, but there are quite a few caveats to consider when you buy this 'case'. The marketing text though, that is one skillful piece of making something so plain oh so special.. so inviting to make fun of :D
About that. How hard is it really to take a piece of printed cloth and wrap it around your current case. Just take a very thin, airy fabric and poof style change. Heck, it could even add a nice touch to a glass panel with RGB behind it. Hm!
Step 2: Market "milk crate" as a PC case
Step 3: Profit
*dusts off hands*