It is always interesting to see how companies choose the labels and names for their products. While some are more or less what you would expect in terms of overall design, the BitFenix Colossus is a perfect fit. The case is incredibly wide, large, bulky and heavy. Clocking in at 16kg without any hardware installed, this case is not really meant to be moved around much. That said, it does hold a few features which are of interest to those who still want to drag this monster to a LAN party. A lockable compartment on top of the chassis, which holds all the front I/O. Connecting your peripherals here and then routing them down the grooves on either side of the front is not only useful during such gatherings but also reduces the overall cable mess on your desktop - if you choose to place this big tower on your desk.
Besides that, the embedded two color lighting scheme, which can also be switched off if needed, looks awesome. The eight mainboard expansion slots along with the impressive internal dimensions and the 12 drive bays do the name justice. BitFenix is not only making a splash, but a big bang with their first product to market. Sure, it has a few small shortcomings, like the less than perfect paint job on the door and the somewhat ugly hinges, but anyone wanting to have a tank of a case under their desk will like the BitFenix Collossus. It seems the case and the company behind it are here to stay.