Installation

Once the mainboard is installed, it becomes apparent how big the case really is. The full size ATX board looks tiny within the chassis. This case is possibly even a bit too big, but you will need the space for eATX boards like the Skulltrail. Graphic cards have plenty of space, much more than needed.


The hard drive cage is installed the same way as it is removed. Simply slide it back into the case and secure it with the push lock and four screws. Installing the optical drive is done the same way and, if you do not mind a little play, does not require any further screws - allthough I would recommend at least one to stabilize the drive.


Even the PSU can be longer than anything I have ever seen on the market. The holes in the mainboard help to keep things clean. The only real restriction with the case comes in form of a height requirement for the CPU heatsink. A Scythe Mugen would never fit due to the 200 mm fan of the side door. So your best bet is getting a flat and large CPU cooler or go straight with water cooling and a triple radiator.

Finished Looks

Once you turn on the system, the previously hidden, touch sensitive power button can be seen, glowing red. Even though there is no physical button, you can still perform all the usual actions like holding it down for four seconds to turn off the system.


Once all the fans are plugged in and the case is turned on, the red glow of the front fan, cooling the hard drives is seen through the front mesh. This reminds us of the Stacker series once more, but the red color is a very nice and appropriate change. The fans are very quiet, including the 200 mm one. I even connected it directly to the PSU to check its noise level at full speed, but it is almost silent at full throttle.