InWin A5

Darksaber · Oct 21, 2022

The InWin A5 may look like an ATX chassis based on its compact design, but manages to squeeze E-ATX compatibility into its interior. Sporting the same sturdy look and feel as the A1, it is also surprisingly affordable, which could make it a great choice for those with big boards, requiring a small footprint and understated look.

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Vario · Oct 22, 2022

Wow, looks nice!

ymdhis · Oct 22, 2022

The unified motherboard cable is actually less preferable. Due to cases coming with only 1 led, I've become accustomed to connecting the power led to the HDD Activity pins. If the cables don't break out, you can't do that. You need to get an extra breakout dongle.

BSim500 · Oct 22, 2022

ymdhis said:
The unified motherboard cable is actually less preferable. Due to cases coming with only 1 led, I've become accustomed to connecting the power led to the HDD Activity pins. If the cables don't break out, you can't do that. You need to get an extra breakout dongle.

Agreed. Also, what is it with the dumbing down trend of "we charge double for no reset switch or HDD LED"?

Firedrops · Oct 23, 2022

holy crap, it's already been 5 extremely eventful years since the A1's debut. the whole industry has changed. they're really due for a revision if they want to stay as a 'series' in anything but name.

TheinsanegamerN · Oct 24, 2022

BSim500 said:
Agreed. Also, what is it with the dumbing down trend of "we charge double for no reset switch or HDD LED"?

Well they figured out that removing vents for side fans and expansion bays let them jack up the price, and people bought them in droves. Then they did it with front I/O. Now they're doing it with status lights.

People keep buying them /shrug. My HAF 922 is just as functional today as it was 10 years ago.

System Name	Meshlicious Monster
Processor	Intel Core i5-10600T
Motherboard	MSI Z490I Unify
Cooling	NZXT Kraken Z53 with 2x Noctua Redux 1300 RPM PWM fans
Memory	ADATA 16 GB 3200 Mhz DDR4
Video Card(s)	MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Gaming X Trio
Storage	TeamGroup 1TB NVMe SSD
Display(s)	Asus ProArt 27" 1440P, 75Hz
Case	ssupd Meshlicious with mesh side panels
Power Supply	Fractal Design Ion 660 W Platinum ATX
Mouse	Corsair Dark Core RGB Pro Wireless
Keyboard	Microsoft Sidewinder X4 Keyboard
Software	Windows 10 Home

System Name	Computer of Theseus
Processor	Intel i9-12900KS: 50x Pcore multi @ 1.18Vcore (target 1.275V -100mv offset)
Motherboard	EVGA Z690 Classified
Cooling	Noctua NH-D15S, 2xThermalRight TY-143, 4xNoctua NF-A12x25,3xNF-A12x15, 2xAquacomputer Splitty9Active
Memory	G-Skill Trident Z5 (32GB) DDR5-6000 C36 F5-6000J3636F16GX2-TZ5RK
Video Card(s)	ASUS PROART RTX 4070 Ti-Super OC 16GB, 2670MHz, 0.93V
Storage	1x Samsung 970 Pro 512GB NVMe (OS), 2x Samsung 970 Evo Plus 2TB (data), ASUS BW-16D1HT (BluRay)
Display(s)	Dell S3220DGF 32" 2560x1440 165Hz Primary, Dell P2017H 19.5" 1600x900 Secondary, Ergotron LX arms.
Case	Lian Li O11 Air Mini
Audio Device(s)	Audiotechnica ATR2100X-USB, El Gato Wave XLR Mic Preamp, ATH M50X Headphones, Behringer 302USB Mixer
Power Supply	Super Flower Leadex Platinum SE 1000W 80+ Platinum White, MODDIY 12VHPWR Cable
Mouse	Zowie EC3-C
Keyboard	Vortex Multix 87 Winter TKL (Gateron G Pro Yellow)
Software	Win 10 LTSC 21H2

System Name	Skunkworks
Processor	5800x3d
Motherboard	x570 unify
Cooling	Noctua NH-U12A
Memory	32GB 3600 mhz
Video Card(s)	asrock 6800xt challenger D
Storage	Sabarent rocket 4.0 2TB, MX 500 2TB
Display(s)	Asus 1440p144 27"
Case	Old arse cooler master 932
Power Supply	Corsair 1200w platinum
Mouse	squeak
Keyboard	Some old office thing
Software	openSUSE tumbleweed/Mint 21.2

InWin A5

Darksaber

Senior Editor & Case Reviewer

Vario

ymdhis

BSim500

Firedrops

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