A Closer Look

The front of the Digital Storm chassis carries the company logo which, like other components in the system, is illuminated by RGB LEDs. To improve cooling, the entire front panel features venting for adequate airflow. While not as good as proper mesh, it should prove enough to keep temperatures in check considering the use of an all-in-one liquid cooler in the front. A tempered glass side panel allows for a perfect view of the interior of the system, with the panel itself slipping into place at the bottom while two screws hold it at the top. This gives us a clear look at the RGB-illuminated components, which include the fans, LED strips, graphics card, and liquid cooler.


The back of the case is the standard mid-tower fair with an RGB LED 120 mm fan. The motherboard supports 2x PS/2, 2x USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A, 4x USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-A, 3x audio ports, 1x RJ45 Ethernet port, 1x HDMI, and 1x DisplayPort. Finally, the left side panel is just a typical solid panel with no protruding parts or features.


The front I/O consists of a reset switch, 2x audio jacks, power button, and 2x USB 3.0 Type-A ports. Taking a look further back, we see a magnetic dust filter; however, it is currently not being used directly as there are no fans at the top of the chassis. Flipping the case over, there is also a screen on the bottom for the power supply.


Taking a closer look at the front panel, ventilation is alright, but could also be better as the fans are pushed up very close against the backside, as seen from below. While temperatures were fine during testing, a more open design would allow for better airflow; however, in this particular configuration, it wasn't necessary.