Assembly

This image is to show you why a HPTX based mainboard won't fit. The EVGA SR-2 for example, is too wide. Too bad, as this may have been a great selling point since all the other HPTX based cases do not look nearly as fancy but tend to go for understated looks instead.


That said, a normal ATX board easily fits and you may also install an XL-ATX variant within the Venom Toxic. I also installed the company's latest CPU cooler, the Venom Voodoo within the chassis, as it just fits perfectly with plenty of space to spare all around. Installing the graphics card is really easy as well and the locks actually require quite a bit of force to snap into place. Once done, you will do not need to worry about your expansion cards, as there is plenty of pressure on the locks to keep them in place - even during transport.


The Venom Toxic utilizes metal hard drive trays with rubber rings. These have surfaced in many mid-range cases and are an excellent choice in terms of usability and quality. These cages can hold both 3.5 and 2.5 inch devices with the included screws. Once secured onto the trays, simply slide them into place until the parts snap into the frame of the cage.


Before installing an optical drive, you have to pull off the entire front and remove the cover of your choice. Once free, just slide the drive into place and move the locks into place on both sides. These hold quite well and I do not see any reason to use additional screws.


Installing the power supply does not bear any surprises. Just secure it with the black screws, that is it - move along, nothing to see here.


Once everything is installed, it becomes apparent that one of the big strengths of the Venom Toxic is the great cable management possibilities. As you can see, all the clutter is hidden behind the mainboard tray. Even when filling the case to the rim, you should be able to keep it nice and tidy inside.

Finished Looks

Once the side panels have been placed back unto the chassis, it makes a great impression. In terms of design Akasa has done a good job and the white LEDs in front add a nice little touch, but I wonder how yellow LEDs would have looked in the Venom Toxic. In the back you can clearly see the externally connected USB 3.0 cable. As there is no other opening besides those intended for water cooling tubes, I used one of those. You can clearly see the LEDs of the mainboard shimmering through the side mesh panel - pretty nifty. One could use neon yellow sleeving and backlight to create a reactive look within the chassis.


Besides the visible white LEDs of the large front intake fan, the power button is also lit in white quite nicely.