Cooltek W2 Review 33

Cooltek W2 Review

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Value & Conclusion

  • The Cooltek W2 goes for around 105 euro including taxes.
  • Excellent construction
  • Solid aluminum shell
  • Compact cube dimensions for an XL-ATX chassis
  • Three 140 mm fans included
  • Easy to keep things clean
  • Can hold up to 280 mm radiator in the front
  • Fan controller built right in
  • Dust filter on all intake areas
  • Magnetic dust filter for PSU
  • 5.25" drive bay in the rear
  • Can easily hold 120 mm tower CPU coolers
  • High quality construction of buttons and I/O, on separate PCB
  • Available in black or silver
  • No ODD bay in the front - unlike the W1
  • No locking mechanism to keep people out of the interior at public events
  • Dust filters require a screwdriver to remove
  • Other cube cases can hold more hard drives
  • No tool-free assembly options
To Cooltek W2 can be considered a direct competitor to the Corsair Carbide Air 540. Both feature a cube layout and can hold large motherboards. While the Air 540 scores with its two front 5.25" drive bays, the W2 fights back with a better mix in terms of hard-drive space. And while the Air 540 is more flexible when it comes to liquid-cooling setups, the W2 offers its own unique feature with a built-in fan controller. But enough of the comparison as both cases target a very similar crowd, but with quite the different approach. Mostly staying clear of plastic, though there is the side window, the Cooltek W2 impresses with its material mix. And the three 140 mm fans packed into the chassis right out of the box, will put a smile on your face since you essentially won't have to fork over any more money for additional cooling units. Cooltek has done an excellent job in creating a clean-looking, understated chassis with a great balance between external and internal storage options, support for large components, and great cable management possibilities—even though the rear 5.25" drive bay slot may take some getting used to. With a price roughly 20 euro below the Corsair Carbide Air 540, the Cooltek W2 is more than just a really enticing alternative if looking for a full-sized cube chassis.
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