Test System

Assembly

The first thing you should do if opting for the Syncro Q704 and Connect combo is to install the power supply. Thus, you first need to remove the cable channel to make way for the Connect module. Once secured with small screws, the PCIe connectors line up to the left of the expansion slots, while the 24-pin ATX power connector is just inches away from where the corresponding plug will be on your motherboard.


Next, simply mount the PSU on the frame and slide it it. Once in place, connect that one cable to the Connect module and you are good to go.


Adding the motherboard is done by traditional means, with spacers and screws. Once the board and GPUs are in place, you may connect them to the Connect module, which makes this step extremely clean and simple. There is no more routing longer leads, no wondering how to tie things down nicely, or, worse, damaging any of the cables in the process.


Installing 2.5" drives is done by taking one of the three plates off the backside of the motherboard tray and screwing down the SSD, which takes screws and a screwdriver. Once filled, simply put it back in its place and tighten the thumb screw to keep it there securely.


To add 3.5" drives, first pull out both metal cages and the base as one piece. Once outside of the confines of the chassis, detach the cages by removing the screws on the sides that hold these in place. A spinning hard drive is held in place by screws, while rubber inserts ensure no vibrations are passed on to the steel boxes.


Once you put the whole thing back, you would not know if drives are in there or not, much like Schrödingers cat inside the box. The connectors underneath the Connect module are still easily accessible, even with the large cable strand plugged in here.


With everything installed, the interior of the Seasonic Q704 is very clean. It is an unusual and nice sight to see a case without any of the usual routing but with everything connected properly. The front three 120 mm fans are connected directly to the Connect module, but the rear fan would not reach. Luckily, I was able to re-purpose the 3-to-1 PWM extension cable to reach its plug on the Connect module. That said, a single extension cable could have been included with either the case or the PSU, just to keep things as tidy as possible during assembly.

Finished Looks

When turned on, the four fans were quite loud at full throttle, while pushing some serious volumes of air. In other words, you can absolutely use these for your radiator setups as they provide plenty of air pressure. Once I had set the BIOS correctly to the standard curve utilizing the PWM signal, things immediately became nice and quiet in idle. Seasonic included a nice, white power LED right next to the power button to let you know that your system is up and running.


Looking into the main window, you can clearly see all the installed components as the tint is very subtle. On the opposite side, on the other hand, the Connect Module is also clearly visible because of the cutout in the solid steel panel. While this design element is purely visual, it is pretty cool. I can imagine modders taking the housing of the Connect module and painting it in a cool color for a splash of creativity. Lastly, in the rear, everything is easily accessible, and the slightly recessed motherboard connectors mean you could move your case slightly further back towards your wall as well.