Test System

Assembly

Installing the motherboard is done by traditional means, with the use of spacers and screws. I used two of the included screws to secure the fan PCB to its respective mounts on the backside of the motherboard tray.


To install storage devices, first pull out the metal cage by unscrewing a single securing element. Once out, you can add a 2.5" or 3.5" drive on top of it first before filling the bottom part of the cage with another 3.5" drive. As I wanted to avoid blocking openings on the motherboard tray, I chose to go for a mix of drives on this cage which fits nicely underneath the shroud after being filled.


With the installed 750 W PSU it becomes apparent that you should be able to build a potent rig, but should really research which size fits comfortably. Having a unit that is too long will result in you loosing your only 3.5" storage element within the case, which is more than annoying as it is still a viable, cheaper choice for mass storage over SSDs in budget-minded builds.


With everything installed and all wires tied down, you can see that there are hooks for zip ties in weird places which run right across the grommet-less cable-routing openings. Punching these into the motherboard tray at a different location during manufacturing would not cost more, but would really help, especially if you opt for 2.5" drives here. In our build with the bare minimum drive setup for a mainstream build, things turn out pretty tidy on the interior of the Aero One Eclipse, though.

Finished Looks

Once turned on, the Aerocool Aero One Eclipse looks pretty cool with the thin ARGB rings lighting behind the unique metal mesh front. On top of the case, a blue power LED lights up to let you know that the PC is up and running.


The three rings in the front are unobstructed because the dust filter is mounted internally, which is certainly a benefit, even if it means that the fans will start collecting dust. Those can easily be cleaned by pulling off the front anyways. The clear glass panel also allows you to see all your hardware within the chassis, which is certainly something most first-time builders will appreciate as they get to glance at all that coolness at any time. In the rear, everything is where is should be because of the traditional layout.

As seen below, you may toggle through the standard eight colors of the built-in fan controller in addition to several single and multi-color animations.