Review System

Assembly

Installing the motherboard is straightforward. The dimensions of the chassis leave plenty of space above the board, and all cable-routing holes line up nicely on all three edges. Adding a GPU to that setup is done with screws and a screw driver, but does require placing the vertical cover plate once your expansion cards are in place. Azza mentions 400 mm of space for your pixel pusher, which is plenty.


Using the metal tray to add a 2.5" drive to the mix, you will again need to use the right screws and a screw driver. Once filled, that tray may go on the backside of the motherboard if you want to hide it from view.


While you may screw a 2.5" or 3.5" drive down on top of the HDD cage if you need that extra space, most builds these days will likely only employ a single spinning rust storage unit, which may be clipped into the plastic tray without any additional tools or parts. Once in place, simply slide the tray back into the cage until it snaps down securely.


As we always try to install the biggest viable AIO inside review builds, the initial attempt was to go for a 360 mm unit. However, that did not fit by a hair as the 360 mm Pure Loop 2 FX is just a tad too big because of its bulky end pieces. There are AIOs out there that are a tad more compact, so you may be successful. As such, we went with the 280 mm variant instead. Thanks to the room above the motherboard, the AIO easily fits without interfering with any board components. But you should really ensure all the wiring is connected to the board before placing the cooler, as it will make cable management quite difficult.


Adding the power supply is done by securing it with classic screws through the back of the Azza Legionaire. There is lots of space, so you should easily be able to retain its storage capabilities while utilizing longer PSUs.


With everything installed, a lot of time and effort later, the Azza Legionaire manages to make a good internal impression. However in the rear, it is the first time we used every single available hooking point to attach zip ties to contain the cable mess of the chassis. While we do use an ARGB splitter cable, our test system setup has not changed for a while, so any additional cable mess you see here compared to other reviewed enclosures stems from the Azza Legionaire.

Finished Looks

Turning the Azza Legionaire on, you can see the ARGB glow of the rear fan through the metal mesh side panel. On top of that, the logo in front of the case also lights up in a matching ARGB fashion which is a very cool touch. Unfortunately, due to the shape of the front cover, the glow of the front fans is blocked from view unless you look at it angled from the opposite side, and even then there is not a lot to be seen. A white power LED also lights up to let you know the system is up and running.


In the front, the Azza logo does add a nice little touch to the chassis with its multi-colored lighting effects that match what the controller is set at. Looking at the unique side of the chassis, you can see all other ARGB elements and a few hints of the GPU as well. In the rear, everything is exactly where you would expect to see it in terms of a modern, traditional mid-tower enclosure.

As the Azza Legionaire offers a built-in ARGB controller, you may cycle through several multi- and single color animations. On top of that, there are a number of solid color choices to pick from, which you may feast your eyes on below.