Ultra Grid ATX case Review 0

Ultra Grid ATX case Review

Value and Conclusion

  • The Ultra Grid ATX Case has a MSRP of $149.99 which is OK for such a 500W & case combination. But considering other stand alone 450W power supplies with higher ampere dual 12V rails and sleeved, modular cables start at around $50-60, the MSRP may be a bit steep. Luckily the actual retail price is just around $100 dollars for this combination, which is definitely worth it.
  • Great look
  • Incredible paint job
  • Silent fans
  • 500W power supply included
  • Screw-less installation
  • Sturdy steel construction
  • Sturdy, high quality door
  • Open drive bay great for VFDs
  • Lots of space for drives
  • Door closes with magnets
  • Nice Ultra side duct
  • Well packaged
  • Screw-less locks do not hold well at all
  • Power supply will not handle SLI
  • Large graphic cards block hard drive bay
  • No 3-pin headers for fans
  • No sleeving on the power supply cables creates huge mess
  • Power supply cable and connector mix not very good
  • Power and HDD led cannot be seen with closed door
The Ultra Grid starts out looking good, with its great build quality and perfect paint job. The door is sturdy and uses magnets to close while the side has a sweet looking Ultra fan grill and duct. The 500W V-Series power supply may be enough for normal users, who do not care what the insides of their case looks like, but will not satisfy power hungry enthusiasts.
You definitely do not want to show all that cable mess off at the next LAN Party. While the the screw-less drive installation works, it is more of a problem than a relieve if you ever plan to move your PC around. The cooling setup of this case is great, but nothing very innovative.
If you are looking for a great case, with no window, do not plan to open your side panel at a LAN party and can live with using old fashion screws to secure your drives, this is definitely a great case. But make sure to add a VFD in the open drive bay, as it just looks to sweet to pass up. This case can definitely be recommended, if you can live with the cable clutter and are willing to sacrifice the screw-less drive installation for more security and transportability.
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