Test System

Assembly

Installing the motherboard is done by traditional means, with the use of spacer and screws. There is plenty of space around the board, so you should have no issues reaching all the connectors. Thanks to the well-placed openings, the initial cable routing looks quite clean.


To add a 2.5" drive to the Asterion, simply apply the rubber-ringed screws. This can be done without any tools thanks to the rubber's grip. Once in place, you are free to place it onto the shroud or the motherboard tray. Thanks to the flat tray, you are free to place the drive on the backside or front of the chassis. I felt bold and wanted to show off the ADATA drive, so I chose to place it into the interior of the chassis.


While there is a position on the shroud for a 3.5" inch drive as well, it employs the same installation method as the 2.5" variants, so instead, I went for the plastic tray. Thanks to the white rubber rings, you won't have to worry about any vibrations here either. Interestingly enough, there is enough space for you to theoretically install a 2.5" drive underneath the larger one at the same time. However, Raijintek does not advertise this as a possibility, and you will have a hard time reaching the connectors. Once in the tray, simply slide the drive back into one of two bays.


Installing the PSU requires the use of a screwdriver to mount the unit onto the metal frame. Once in place, simply slide it into place and use the thumbscrews to hold it in place.


One small design issue is the fold at the top edge of the motherboard tray. As it is bent 90° but does not offer a flat piece around the CPU power connector's area, the edge will make hard contact with the cable, which could cause damage if you do not watch out.


With everything in place, the interior makes a really clean impression because of the well-placed openings around the motherboard. In the rear, cable management is grouped around the grommet-covered openings as that is where the zip-tie hooks are.

Finished Looks

With the glass panels back in place, the Raijintek Asterion continues to make a very clean impression. The white LED around the power button is a nice touch as well.


As mentioned before, the side panels are tinted quite heavily, which makes it difficult to see what is inside. Even the three retail quality 120 mm, LED-ringed fans are dimmed considerably. Looking at the rear, the light of the fan becomes much more visible as we turn the Asterion around. Everything is where you would expect it to be in a mid-tower chassis. On the opposing side, you can't really see anything, meaning that any cable mess you may end up with is well hidden.