A Closer Look - Inside

Simply remove the two thumb screws holding each side panel in place to gain access to the interior of the chassis. The entire inside of the case matches the exterior and is black as well. While there are some similarities to other cases out there, like with the frame and motherboard tray, the feature set and layout choices are unique to the Asgard Pro. You have around 13-14 mm worth of space to work with, which is not a lot, but it should suffice in most cases, especially with some tough love.


The front of the case features the most basic choice of hard-drive bays, with plastic locks that line the visible side of each bay. The topmost slot in this constellation is used for the external 3.5" bay and utilizes a differently shaped lock of the same type. Above that are the three 5.25" bays with plastic locks.


The PSU bay in the bottom of the rear is quite standard, but features four rubber bumps to rest the power supply on, which reduces the strain on the case and stops any vibrations. Above that are the seven break-out covers for the motherboard expansion slots. I strongly suggest removing these before installing the motherboard, since they have to be snapped off, which could damage the motherboard's PCB if you were to install it beforehand. On the very top, you will also find a 120 mm fan pushing hot air out the back of the case.


Viewing the ceiling of the chassis, it becomes apparent that the Asgard Pro is not meant to have a radiator attach to the top for a water-cooling setup, since it would collide with components on the motherboard due to a lack of space between the two. Further down, a removable dust filter has been placed on the underside of the chassis, just below the power supply bay.


You may install a single 120 mm fan on the floor of the case, but will, by doing so, limit the overall length your PSU may have.


Unfortunately, all the cables within the Asgard Pro are of the default color, which ruffles the all-black interior up a bit. That said, the used plugs are of the standard variety. It is also good to see that the case comes with both USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 connectivity despite its low price tag.