darkFlash DLX4000 Review 28

darkFlash DLX4000 Review

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Value and Conclusion

  • The darkFlash DLX4000 has an MSRP of US$119 excl. taxes.
  • Excellent mix of materials
  • Clean, tool-less glass panels
  • Modular rear of chassis for those looking to install a thick liquid cooling setup in the top
  • Can mount fans or AIO on the side of the chassis
  • Cable managed out of the box
  • Multi-functional side bracket for HDDs or additional cooling
  • Well constructed, sturdy frame
  • Metal GPU support bracket included
  • Magnetic dust filters on side panel
  • Full coverage dust filter on underside
  • Nice container for small components
  • Available in black or white and with vented front panel
  • Clean, white USB port and gray grommets to match case
  • Moving the motherboard down for thick ceiling cooling assemblies limits you to mATX boards
  • Thick foam strips for PSU bay need to be thinner to avoid blocking cable routing
  • GPU support bracket uses same mounting holes as 140 mm side fan would
  • Limited possibilities for storage drives
  • A single white fan in the rear would have been nice
The darkFlash DLX4000 has been our go-to chassis for GPU and SSD reviews for some time now, as such it is great to have it for review. It is a clean case, with a sturdy body and beautiful glass panels. While we have seen this body on other cases before, that choice as a base at $120 is a good balance between quality and cost. That said, in recent times, there has been some stiff competition, with brands trying to find more and more ways to offer cases of this style, even with a full fan layout, while pushing the price down. That push however, tends to come at a cost in terms of build quality or attention to details.

With the DLX4000, there is no aspect that feels like corners were cut. Yes, much like several other dual-glass panel cases, it does not offer any fans built-in, so darkFlash missed the opportunity to include a single, quality, color-matched one in the back. That said, small details that do matter, like the pre-wired interior or all white USB ports are considerations that are even rarer to get from enclosures of this price segment.

On the interior, the case manages to offer a shortened, but functional shroud. While that means you don't get the usually hidden HDD cage underneath it, the gained space allows for additional cooling elements both on the side as well as the floor of the DLX4000. Even with the missing cage, you can still install three drives within the case, while not as many as other ATX cases out there, it will likely be enough for the vast majority of users.

Concluding, the darkFlash DLX4000 may have been out for a while, but considering its well balanced, well built and clean state, the attention to detail makes it a very good choice, even today, as such we can wholeheartedly recommend it.
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