Xilence Interceptor Pro Review 10

Xilence Interceptor Pro Review

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Value & Conclusion

  • The Xilence Interceptor Pro goes for 220 - 230 Euro or 200 GBP. Unfortunately, the Xilence chassis is not available in the US.
  • HPTX and ITX in one
  • Good price
  • 6 + 2 hot-swap 3.5/2.5" bays
  • Four hot-swap 2.5" bays
  • 14 HDD and 4 ODD bays for HPTX
  • Massive space for water cooling - 360 and 420 / 480 mm radiators possible
  • PCB on each hot-swap bay
  • Fan headers on 3.5" hot-swap PCBs
  • Various Backplates for ITX compartment
  • PSU combining cable - use two PSUs for one system
  • Loads of space for cable routing
  • Tool-less design for ODDs works flawlessly
  • Dust filters on all intake areas
  • Top panel with built-in closable air vents
  • Large, sturdy feet
  • Drop down side panels for ITX compartment
  • Overall quality is fine, but could be a tad bit better
  • Standard color I/O and case cables
  • Fans operation not quite as desired in our sample
  • 60 Euro price premium over HPTX based Interceptor
  • Big. Really big!
The Xilence Interceptor Pro chassis is the perfect example of what you can get for your money, without having to make sacrifices in quality or functionality. While the chassis may feel a bit flimsy here and there, the quality is still quite alright all around. The chassis offers features usually only found in much more expensive cases and does not compromise in any area. A whooping twelve PCB-equipped hot swap bays, four of which are actual 2.5" variants, the fact that you may install fans directly unto the PCB makes this case a joy to work with. On top of that, the massive space is well used, giving the user incredible water cooling capabilities.
All this would make a solid HPTX case, so those not needing the extra ITX compartment can grab the normal Interceptor instead and save a bit of money. Even though the top part of the chassis comes at a price premium of roughly 60 Euro, it also make the Interceptor Pro a unique case. The bottom line is, that you get a really good chassis, loaded with useful, solid features which are well implemented. This gives the Xilence Interceptor Pro the much need price/performance advantage needed to turn the focus from more traditional designs to this crazy large chassis. With the Interceptor Pro you get roughly 23 kg worth of good chassis for a good price. I just wished that there was a real price advantage between the Interceptor and the Interceptor Pro, but this is the price you pay for something special.
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