Test System

Assembly

Installing the motherboard is done by simply using traditional spacers and screws. There is plenty of space above the board, so you may route cables or install a radiator without issue. With no 3.5'' drive bays in front, not even a thick radiator will interfere with the vast majority of GPUs out there.


The Aerocool P7-C1 comes with flexible plastic trays. They are quite sturdy even though the drive is held in place by plastic pins. Rubber rings around these act as a measure against vibrations. Once you have placed the drive into the tray, slide it back in until it snaps into place securely.


SSDs require the use of tools as you have to secure them to these metal trays with traditional screws. Once mounted, you can put the tray into one of four positions and use the thumbscrew to keep it in place.


Installing the power supply is quite straightforward as well. Slide it into the chassis underneath the shroud and secure it with traditional screws. There is enough space to fit most units out there. You won't have to worry about whether you'll be able to fit a unit capable of supplying an adequate amount of power for powerful components.


Once everything is installed, the P7-C1 makes a clean impression thanks to the shroud. Only the audio cable and two leads from the fan in front disturb the look a bit. All the cable mess is hidden behind the motherboard tray, but I had to get a bit creative with securing the cables properly as there is very little space and an inadequate number of hooks for zip ties, which could cause some issues if you choose to install SSDs there.

Finished Looks

With the side and glass panels back in place, the P7-C1 lights up in quite the obvious fashion. In the rear, everything is where you would expect to find it, and the glass gives you an unobstructed view of what makes your system tick. You can clearly see the memory LED and motherboard status lights through the tinted panel.


The power button lights up blue in the front of the top, right at the edge. It is not very strong but should be visible in darker surroundings.

LED Colors Gallery

The Aerocool P7-C1 comes with an RGB lighting element in front. You may cycle through the colors by pressing the button next to the power switch at the top of the chassis. The gallery below illustrates which colors you can pick from.