Introduction

I would like to thank Spire for supplying the review sample

To give you an idea about the company and it's views, their company profile is called "Spire-Powered by Innovation" and begins as follows:

Founded in 1991, Spire is a leading premier brand for computer thermal solutions, power supplies and pc cases. In order to meet the needs and demands of the global market, we have established our production facilities in China and corporate office located in the USA. Our overseas branches are located in The Netherlands, The U.K, Germany, France, Taiwan, Japan and Brazil. All locations are located strategically to better work with the customers we serve.

Spire ideals, to which our employees give full recognition, are (1) constantly striving to become stronger, (2) being sincere and active and (3) seeking the latest innovative technology. After years of hard work and dedication in running its business, Spire today is a major presence in three major business fields: computer thermal solutions, power supplies and pc cases. It has received full recognition in its products as well as its services.

The Spire Pininfarina is available in four colors. We received the one with the silver front.

Specifications

Packaging

The package of the Pininfarina is quite large. It is made of heavy duty cardboard which comes in a black base color. The front shows you the actual case inside the box, which in this case is the silver variant. The rear features a short but clear list of the features. There is an image of the "butterfly" door as well. I was wondering why this case is so heavy, with a packed weight of 16.2 kg, but after noticing the 6.0 mm Aluminum and Steel construction the weight made sense.


Spire packs the case inside a plastic bag and secures it inside the box using foam spacers. These are more expensive than Syrofoam and have the advantage of surviving a bump or drop without getting crushed. The entire Aluminum part is covered by a thin plastic film, which came right off, while pulling the bag off the case. There is a warning on this film, that you should not use the door locks as handles, as they cannot carry the weight of the chassis. Once unpacked, the very thick aluminum, which spans the entire case becomes apparent.