Aerocool Mechatron Review 5

Aerocool Mechatron Review

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Conclusion

  • The Aerocool Mechatron sells for around €70 including taxes and $70 including taxes.
  • Cool looks
  • Proper hard-drive trays
  • Long graphics cards easily fit
  • Plenty of space for cable hiding
  • Large opening in motherboard tray
  • 5.25" to 3.5" bracket included
  • USB 3.0 cable comes with a USB 2.0 header for older system
  • Screw-less 5.25" bays
  • Plenty of space for large CPU coolers
  • Can hold water-cooling radiators in the top
  • Removable dust filters for PSU
  • Available in black or white
  • Lack of functional features for the price
  • Basic I/O
  • Plastic locks for external drive bays don't hold well
  • Colorful I/O and case cables
  • Loads of openings within the chassis for dust build-up
  • No noise encapsulation
  • Hardly any cable-management options
The Aerocool Mechatron is a cool-looking chassis, with its edgy and elaborate design. It does offer all the basics one would look for in a chassis, with both 2.5" and 3.5" hard-drive trays, the ability to hold long graphics cards without issue, and the fact that installing an older motherboard does not produce any compatibility issues, as the case comes equipped with a USB 2.0 plug on top of the modern USB 3.0 variant. But while its looks set it apart, the Mechatron does not differentiate itself enough from all the other cases in the hard fought over 60-80 euro/dollar segment. The Cooler Master CM Storm Scout 2 springs to mind—it brings more useful features to the table for the same price, but lacks such elaborate looks. So, while the Aerocool Mechatron is a good chassis, it should cost noticeably less to capture the attention of potential buyers. As it stands right now, many options out there come with better functionality by only making esthetical sacrifices.
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