A Closer Look - Outside

Out of the box, the initial impression is positive. The paint job is not perfectly smooth, but quite glossy, and that blue hue is nice to look at. The general overall shape of the chassis is unique; it should draw the attention it is meant to.


However, things start to get weird when looking at the Aqirys Procyon front on since it is not symmetrical. The left side is larger than the right, and the bottom panel on the front is asymmetrical to fit. While meant for cable management, there is no reason the chassis can't have the same space on both sides. The rear sets the notion that the Aqirys Procyon is generally an upright case, but with its PSU relocated to allow for the broad angle.


The uniquely shaped glass panels of the sides are held in place by big thumb screws. Unfortunately, those screws do not have any rubber lining, which results in scratches around the mounting holes on the steel, and possibly glass. Aqirys has given the backside of the chassis a heavier tint to hide cables, which is a nice touch.


You have to remove the bottom front of the case to detach the glass panels. But removing the top half gives unobstructed access to the three 120 mm fans. For some reason, Aqirys placed a generic magnetic dust filter that doesn't quite fit here. While having such a layer of protection in a classic chassis is useful, that is not the case in an open-air enclosure like the Procyon. Also, with the blue covers removed, you can clearly see the asymmetry and that Aqirys did not place that same blue side piece on the left side of the case, which adds to the asymmetry.


In the rear, the bottom angles down and consists of seven expansion slots, with the top slot inexplicably not covered. While common practice for budget cases, it should not be for something like this. At the very bottom is a large cutout to route your power cable into the interior. In the top half, two more fans bring the total to a plentiful five. There is also a cover to give any radiators you want to install here a bit more room by sticking out the back of the chassis.


The top cover comes with a large hexagonal vent. You will again find a magnetic dust filter that doesn't quite fit covering the two 120 mm cutouts for fans, or a 240 mm radiator assembly.


Looking at the I/O, we were taken aback by how cheap that plastic element looks for a case that is otherwise trying to be unique. For some inexplicable reason, it includes a USB 2.0 port, which simply should not be done for this price bracket in 2022. On top of that, the ports are loosely placed behind the plastic cover, which simply looks bad. On the upside, you get a dedicated ARGB control button alongside the usual power and reset ones.


On the underside is another magnetic dust filter, and it is the worst offender of the bunch. There are huge air gaps to the left and right of it, and the weak magnets don't hold the mesh in place. There is very little reason for these filters on an open-air case, but at least have them purpose made or ensure they can do the job effectively. Looking closer, there is a set of mounting holes for a single 3.5" drive to be secured to the floor, which is something Aqirys also does not mention in the manual or specifications.