A Closer Look - Outside

Once unpacked, the Rosewill Himars makes an interesting first impression. It features straight lines but rounded curves. The front has been designed in such a way that its lines radiate outward from the bottom.


Taking a quick look at the front, you may notice that the external drive bays are actually positioned quite low, with a bit of space above them. This is due to the hot-swap design of the hard-drive bays. In the rear, things look quite normal, with the PSU bay on the bottom.


Rosewill placed a fairly compact window on the main side panel. It is held in place without any mounting elements showing from the outside, which really adds to a clean overall look. Turning the Himars around, the other panel is completely solid.


The bottom half of the front is occupied by hot-swap hard-drive bays. They are hidden behind a panel you may remove by pulling on the bottom of it. The drive cage is for four 3.5" drive bays for which the case provides individual plastic trays.


The two external drive bays in the top are pretty standard. Above them are two USB 3.0 ports and a pair of audio connectors. The reset and power buttons are of the same size but on opposing ends to make sure you do not accidentally press the wrong one by mistake.


The PSU bay in the rear comes with two sets of mounting holes for maximum flexibility. The opening is also lined with foam as an anti-vibration measure. Above that are the seven expansion slots, each of which is protected by individual, reusable covers. In the very top is a 120 mm exhaust fan, alongside two openings to route liquid-cooling tubes out the back of the chassis.


The top panel is made out of metal instead of plastic, which really adds to the quality feel. Rosewill placed a magnetic dust filter on it you may remove to access the mounting holes for a fan or radiator. You may install three 140 mm cooling units or a radiator of up to 360 mm in size into the ceiling. The additional height should allow for enough space for a thick variant and its fans.


You will also find a dust filter on the chassis' underside, there to protect the PSU bay from grime. It may be pulled out through the back for easy cleaning.