Both the InWin Airforce and Explorer aim to introduce the IKEA-style assembly experience of PC cases to the mass market. And while InWin has achieved that goal at the core of the experience with both enclosures since we end up with functional, usable cases, the Airflow seems to benefit from that scenario a lot more. It does so both in terms of shipping vs. assembled size and the number of separate parts and the assembly process without compromising on much to ship flat-packed. That is where the fairly bulky and simple ITX-based Explorer does not manage to paint such a clear picture.

However, we are focusing on the Airforce here, and its assembly process is complicated somewhat by the higher part count, with the assembly manual providing ample detail to get it done if you read the documentation properly. This is a classic scenario of not ignoring the documentation and winging it, especially as InWin does at times bunch up several of the smaller steps into a larger one, and some of the parts are very similar but need to be placed in their right spots.

The result is a spacious and capable E-ATX case. While there is some compromise when using such a large motherboard format, those employing an ATX variant will be presented with plenty of room for potent hardware and great liquid-cooling potential. There are a few elements that are slightly irritating, like the lack of a dust filter on the floor and grommets or feet that could be attached better, but the end result is a fun, colorful, uniquely different case. Even if priced a little on the high side, with its four retail packaged fans, the case itself clocks in around $140, which isn't the biggest premium to pay for the build experience and refreshingly different look even if you have to contend with a bit more plastic than we have become accustomed to these days.