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SilverStone Introduces KL05 Case To Kublai Series

Dubbed as a series of "Performance Tower Chassis," SilverStone's Kublai lineup of ATX and micro-ATX cases is getting a third installment called the KL05. Just like its brothers, it will also have two versions — one with a mesh front panel for better air intake and a side window (KL05B-W) and another model with no windows and a solid plastic front that includes sound absorbing foam for a quieter build (KL05B-Q).
Both cases allow ATX and micro-ATX builds, measuring 525 x 220 x 494 mm (HxWxD), and weighing 14 or 15 pounds depending on which one you choose. The front of the case features two USB 3.0 ports and headphone and microphone jacks. There's also space for 5.25-inch external drives.
On the inside, the KL05 has eight expansion slots that can fit graphics cards up to 406 mm, or if an optional drive cage is installed, up to 279 mm. For storage, it can hold a maximum of six 3.5-inch drives or six 2.5-inch drives and another two 2.5-inch drives on the backplate.
A 120 mm fan is included with both cases (a special LED fan is provided with the KL05B-W), which should get you somewhat started on cooling. The front has space for either two 120 mm or 140 mm fans, and the rear allows one 120 mm fan. The bottom of the case has space for two 120 mm fans, and the top can take two 120 mm or 140 mm fans.
Those who want to take on water cooling can install either a 240 mm or 280 mm radiator at the top with a 165 mm limit on the CPU cooler. Thankfully, SilverStone gave the KL05 a large motherboard tray opening on the case to make it easier to install the CPU cooling mounts.
SilverStone set the price for both models at $69.97 with a release date of June 16.

Noticia:
http://www.tomshardware.com/news/sil...ase,29352.html

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Lian Li Launches PC-O8 Dual-Compartment Chassis

Lian-Li Industrial Co. Ltd today launches the PC-O8 dual-compartment chassis. Comprised of aluminum and tempered glass, the PC-O8 allows DIY builders to show off their high-end, intricate setups, while hiding cables and less eye catching components in the large compartment behind the motherboard tray.
Two Compartments
Through the front glass panel, the PC-O8 is divided into two zones. Zone 1 allows DIY enthusiasts to show off their motherboard and graphics cards through the edge-to-edge side panel windows. On the other side of the motherboard tray, Zone 2 gives plenty of room for cables and less eye-catching components such as hard drives and the power supply.
Adjustable RGB Interior Lighting
DIY enthusiasts can adjust the interior lighting through the included RGB lighting kit complete with LED strips, cord clip, dimmer and controller. The back mounted controller allows instant analog color selection.
Tremendous Water Cooling Support
With plenty of room to work with, installing elaborate water cooling setups is simplified in the PC-O8. In Zone 1 the top panel can support a 240mm radiator, while in Zone 2 the front intake can house a 360mm radiator in a push/pull configuration.
Modular Hard Drive Cage
The PC-O8 chassis supports up to six 3.5″ drives and two 2.5″ drives in the removable drive cage in Zone 2. This HDD cage is actively cooled via two mounted 120mm fans.
Tool-Less Installations and Features
The PC-O8 has many tool-less features allowing for simple setups and installations. This aluminum and tempered glass chassis features easily-removable panels, tool-less mounting for hard drives as well as slide-in dust filters.
Versatile Cable Management Design
Clamps on the reverse side of the motherboard tray can be adjusted and positioned for optimal cable management setups.
Hardware Capability
The PC-O8 does not restrict hardware capability. Graphics cards up to 370mm (14.5”) and CPU coolers up to 170mm (6.7”) are supported. Additionally, PSUs of all sizes are supported with clearance of 298mm (11.7”).
Connectivity
The top I/O panel includes four USB 3.0 ports and HD audio connections.
Price and Availability
The PC-O8 will be available in early August at Overclocker.uk for the suggested retail price of GBP 339.90.
Learn more about the PC-O8 here.

Noticia:
http://www.hardwareheaven.com/conten...rtment-chassis

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Antec Signature S10 unboxing and first look

Today our man Leo takes a first look at the monster S10 case from Antec. This new flagship model firmly targets the high end enthusiast audience with a retail price set at £399.95 inc vat in the UK.
Watch via our VIMEO Channel (below) or over on YouTube HERE



• Innovative Air Intake
The unique Center Air Intake runs from alongside the Motherboard Chamber and the Power Supply Chamber, providing airflow to the components that generate the most heat.The unique Center Air Intake runs from alongside the Motherboard Chamber and the Power Supply Chamber, providing airflow to the components that generate the most heat.
• Three Chamber System
Isolating the enclosure into three distinct chambers allows maximum airflow with minimal fan noise.
• Optimised Cooling
Designed for high-performance system builds, the S10 features seven fans (plus one optional mount) and support for 240/280 mm top, 240/280/360 mm central, and 120 mm rear-mounted radiators.
• High Performance
Quad-SLI ready plus 10 PCI-E slots for up to four 12.5” PCI-E graphics cards
• Hassle-Free Maintenance
Quick-release washable air filters slide out effortlessly and dedicated filters for each chamber make managing a dust-free system quick and simple.

Noticia:
http://www.kitguru.net/components/ca...nd-first-look/

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Be Quiet! Silent Base 600 Coming In September

Be Quiet unveiled the Silent Base 600 at Computex last week which is the company's second PC case. It is a smaller, quieter, and cheaper version of the existing Silent Base 800 while maintaining the same design and emphasis on noise reduction. Available in September, Be Quiet! is offering this mid tower case in both a side panel and windowed version at $99 and $115 respectively.
The Silent Base 600 is black with angled edges and a brushed metal front panel. It sits on four case feet that lift it up slightly to improve airflow. A panel on the front hides three 5.25" bays while the front IO sits along the top edge and two large vertical grilles act as front intakes. The side panel(s) have an adjustable height vent to increase or decrease airflow. A fan can be attached to the side panel (the window version of the case does not have vents) and users can adjust the intake around the edges of the vent to balance airflow and noise. Two Be Quiet! Pure Wings 2 fans come pre-installed (one 120mm in the rear and one 140mm front intake fan) and users can additionally install up to two 120/140mm fans up top, one 120mm side panel fan, one 140mm bottom mounted fan, and an extra 140mm front intake fan for a total of seven fans (or six if you opt for the windowed model). Be Quiet provides removable filters on all the intakes which is a nice touch.

Check out Gamer's Nexus for more photos from be quiet!'s Computex booth!
Front I/O on the Silent Base 600 includes two USB 3.0, two USB 2.0, two audio jacks, and an integrated fan controller. Be Quiet! continues to emphasis noise reduction with the inclusion of sound dampening material in the side panels, rubber mounts for the tool-less drives, and rubber mounts for the included fans to reduce vibration noise.
The Silent Base 600 will be available in black, silver, and orange colors. The color options get you accents around the front grilles and rubber cable management grommets in your chosen color among other color tweaks.
Internally, the Silent Base 600 has room for ATX motherboards, bottom mounted power supplies (290mm max), CPU coolers up to 170mm tall, and up to 400mm long graphics cards. Storage is handled by three 5.25", three 3.5", and two 2.5" drive bays. Other features include three rubber grommets to support external water cooling radiators, grommets in the motherboard tray to help with cable management, an optional fan controller to control an additional three fans, and seven PCI expansion slots should you be so inclined.
In all, it looks like a good base for an extremely quiet PC though I would have liked to see 360mm radiator support so that I could finally upgrade my case and move my radiator inside (heh). I'm looking forward to the reviews and seeing how well the noise reduction tweaks work.
Jimmy Thang (from Maximum PC) was able to check out the new case at Computex 2015 and you can watch their video with Chris from be quiet! on YouTube.

Noticia:
http://www.pcper.com/news/General-Te...ming-September

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Lian Li's Double-Wide PC-08 Chassis Features Tempered Glass Front Panel

The PC-08 is Lian Li's latest design, the PC-08, and it's an interesting take. Featuring a dual-compartment setup, the PC-08 is a large ATX case designed to showcase your best hardware while hiding away less eye-catching parts such as hard drives and the power supply. This idea isn't new and has been used in various cases in the past, but what is new is the front panel – or rather the lack thereof.
Where you would traditionally find a font bezel made of plastic or aluminum, but without the need for an optical bay, there is no longer a need for a traditional front bezel. Instead, Lian Li installed a solid piece of tempered glass across the entire front of the case. As a result, the components installed can be seen through the front panel.
The left side of the case is also made of a solid piece of tempered glass. The glass panes are not attached to an aluminum side panel; they simply have holes in all four corners that are used to attach them with thumbscrews directly to the case. Lian Li also included an RGB LED light kit that lights up the whole case. Three nobs are found on the back of the case to adjust each color independently.
Lian Li included significant water cooling support. Options for radiators include a single 120 x 120 mm rad in the rear exhaust of the motherboard compartment, and a 120 x 120 mm or a 120 x 240 mm radiator can be installed in the offset holes above the motherboard. On the right side, with the hard drives, there is support for either a 120 x 120 mm, 120 x 240 mm, or a 120 x 360 mm rad. All three spaces can be used together with no restrictions.

Lian Li also said that the component options are not restricted either. Graphics cards up to 370 mm (14.5") long will fit, CPU coolers as tall as 170 mm (6.7") are supported, and all power supply sizes can be accommodated with a maximum clearance of 298 mm (11.7").
The hard drive cage is located on the right side of the case behind the motherboard tray. Lian Li said this cage will support up to eight drives -- six 3.5" drives and two 2.5" laptop or SSD drives. There are two 120 mm fans installed inside the drive cage to help keep the drives cool. The cage itself removes with four thumb screws found in the rear of the case. This should make installing hard drives fairly simple. The power supply mount is located directly below the hard drive cage.
Lian Lis' PC-08 will be available at the end of June with a suggested retail price of $395.

Noticia:
http://www.tomshardware.com/news/lia...ase,29364.html

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Element Gaming Atomic ITX Aluminium Chassis Review

Introduction

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Today is a special day, as it’s the first time we’ve featured Element Gaming on eTeknix! This won’t come as much of a surprise to Element Gaming though, as they’re a relatively new brand, but they’ve already launched a wide range of gaming peripherals and chassis products to market, so we thought it would be great to see what all the fuss is about!

“Built from aluminium, steel and acrylic this high-quality case is ideal for small form factor enthusiasts. Specifically designed for ITX system boards the case nevertheless has enough room to build a high spec PC. Fast USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 ports along with audio inputs are positioned on the top of the case with the on/off button to the front. The rear of the Atomic has two PCI expansion ports whilst internally there is a 3.5” HD bay or room for two 2.5” SSDs. The case supports 120mm radiators and a 120mm LED fan is mounted to the rear. There is also support for 265mm VGA card and 165mm CPU cooler. As an added feature the right panel is made from clear acrylic to allow viewing of the components and the lit fan.”

The case couldn’t be better timed, as more and more people are building ultra-compact gaming systems and with more graphics cards manufacturers now making ITX graphics cards, as well as some incredible Mini-ITX motherboards hitting the market in recent years, a powerful gaming system doesn’t need to be in a mid or full tower form factor anymore.
As you can see from the features, the Element Gaming Atomic ticks a lot of boxes. It may be small, but it can fit all the hardware you’ll likely need.
Features

• Aluminium and acrylic construction
• Suitable for ITX system board
• 1 x 120mm LED fan included
• Support for 120mm radiators
• Supports 265mm VGA card and 165mm CPU cooler

Technical specification

• Internal drive bays – 1 x 3.5″ HD and 2 x 2.5″ SSD or 1 x 3.5″ HD
• 2 x PCI expansion slots
• 1 x USB 3.0
• 1 x USB 2.0
• 2 x audio
• 1 x 120mm rear mounted fan

The Atomic is super compact, but first impressions of it are very good indeed. The main panels of the chassis are black brushed aluminium with a little silver trim on the edges of the front panel. It’s lightweight and looks absolutely gorgeous. The left side panel is held in place with four screws, whilst also featuring a full-width dark tinted side panel window.

The side panel window matches up with the glossy plastic section on the front panel, giving it a nice wrap-around effect. Finishing up the front panel is a nice power button in the top center, as well as some Element Gaming branding.

The right side panel is the same design as the left, more screws and another full-width window panel, giving the chassis a nice symmetrical look.

The top panel features more aluminium, which has curved edges, giving the Atomic a sleek and modern look.

There’s not a huge amount of ports at the front, but there’s everything you’re likely to need; USB 3.0, HD audio and USB 2.0.

Here you can see that the motherboard is mounted upside down, which means the GPU will be at the top of the chassis. There’s a power connector at the back, which uses a pass-through cable to hook up the PSU, which mounts towards the front of the chassis.

The base of the Atomic features four rubber tipped feet; these will stop the chassis sliding around should you have it up on your desk. There’s a few mounting holes in the base for fitting hard drives to the chassis interior and, of course, there is a large cut-out for the PSU.

Toda a review:
http://www.eteknix.com/element-gamin...hassis-review/

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The Raidmax Narwhal, a decent case with a strange name

It is unclear why Raidmax chose the name Narwhal for their latest case; without a facial horn it cannot be the Jedi of the sea, nonetheless that is the moniker which was chosen. It is not even particularly huge, 498x245x518mm (19.6x9.6x20.4") and will fit ATX or smaller motherboards and is long enough for large GPUs, especially with some of the drive cage removed. It offers double 120mm fan mounts on both the front and the top of the case, with a single mount out of the back along with three grommets for external watercooling. Neoseeker tested the case in its basic configuration and saw decent results, with additional fans or a watercooling set up you can expect it to improve upon the tests seen in their review.

"The Raidmax Narwhal looks to be a whale of a mid-tower case measuring 498(H) x 245(W) x 518(D) mm and made of ABS steel. It comes with four external 5.25" drive bays and six internal 3.5" bays (three in a removable cage), and room for up to six 120 mm fans (two up top can be swapped for 140 mm variants). See how the Narwhal fares against competing mid-towers in our latest case review."

Noticia:
http://www.pcper.com/news/Cases-and-...e-strange-name

[Jorge-Vieira]

NZXT Noctis 450 review - Article

NZXT Noctis 450 Case

We review the NZXT Noctis 450 mid-tower PC chassis. A nice design chassis with very nice LED lighting and refined features with the ability to hide your components inside the chassis. Oh well, have a peek at the NZXT Noctis 450. The Noctis hints a little towards the NZXT 'crafted' series of PC cases, for which we were impressed.
NZXT has been around for years, building an ongoing reputation with mostly their controversial chassis designs. It all really started with the Guardian chassis years ago and have ever since put numerous chassis designs out on the market. Rising from the ashes of their crafted series is the Phantom 630 full tower chassis, absolutely impressive in many ways as the design is simply great, the features are grand and then the extras still need to kick in. What about a digital fan controller connected to a plethora of pre-equipped fans?
We have a changing enthusiast PC landscape with features like backplate cut-outs, many water cooling options and digital fan controller. The chassis lends a lot of its looks to the H440 and Phantom 820, a somewhat similar looking chassis with smooth edges and that distinct Phantom front panel design. But a lot is different alright.
With new floating ventilation panels, underglow accent LED lighting (just like a car in need for speed), and an integrated PWM fan hub the chasiss is impressive. The chassis is available as we speak in two color designs, Black with Red LEDs and White with Blue LEDs at a price of €139.
The NZXT Noctis 450 is a mid tower chassis with plenty of room for just about anything you'd like to install in there. These units are available in rather shiny, smooth contours that feel feel stealthy. As stated, NZXT has prepped two versions of the product, one colored white, and the other one black. They all have started shipping.

Small warning, NZXT shipped out a white edition of the chassis, and although that is absolutely gorgeous to see, it's also a pain in the proverbial you know what to photograph in our tidy white photo studio. So I'll start by saying that the photo's won't do the chassis any real justice. But have a peek anyway, head on over to the next page where we'll start up the review.

Toda a review:
http://www.guru3d.com/articles-pages...-review,1.html

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Antec Releases P50 Window Chassis

The P50 WINDOW ofers a combination of compactness and optimal airflow due to its sophisticated two-compartment architecture. The cube-shaped case with its dimensions of 312(H) x 260(W) x 330(D) mm features a two-compartment design that separates the power supply unit, the optical drive and the hard drives from the other components.
Accordingly, the included fans (2 x 120mm and 1 x 80mm) offer more efficient cooling than within ordinary enclosures due to the fact that they are focussed on parts that heat up during operation.

Numerous routing holes in the central dividing wall offer various possibilities for a clean cable layout, ensuring an ideal airflow through the cube-shaped enclosure of the P50 WINDOW. The dual-layer side panels made from Polycarbonate eliminate vibrations from within the chassis and render the Antec P50 WINDOW whisper-quiet - even with up to seven rotating fans. The cube-layout of the enclosure features mounts for four more fans (2 x 80mm at the back and 2 x 120mm at the top) in addition to three included cooling fans at the front.
Small cube with ample space
The cube-shaped chassis is compatible with Micro ATX and Mini ITX mainboards. Despite its compact dimensions, the P50 WINDOW offers space for cards up to lengths of 300mm in its four PCI-E slots. This makes Antec's enclosure a great choice for demanding gamers who can fit high-end graphics cards such as the ATI R9 290 and the Nvidia GTX 960 within the Quiet Computing chassis. The maximum support height for the CPU cooler is 130mm. The mount for the optical drive can be removed to allow the installation of a water-cooling system with two radiators up to 240mm.
Compact, convenient and functional
To offer generous hard-disk space, numerous mounts are available. Two 2.5" SSDs and three 3.5" HDDs can be installed in the Antec P50 WINDOW without using any tools. One of the two compartments can be fitted with an ATX power supply unit that is kept dust-free by an air filter at the back of the enclosure. Another filter prevents dust from getting in at the front. Both are washable and reliably keep the P50 WINDOW clean. All four walls of the chassis can be removed to grant quick access to all components, making maintenance quick and easy. The front panel features two USB 3.0 and two USB 2.0 ports as well as connections for speakers and microphones. Another highlight of the P50 WINDOW is the fan control at the front: With two switches, the fans inside the compact enclosure can be adjusted in steps.

Antec's cube-shaped Quiet Computing enclosure P50 WINDOW is available as of March, the recommended retail price is £59.99 including VAT. Top panels (meshs) are available as optional accessories in colours blue, green, red and white at £6.99 including VAT each.

Noticia:
http://www.guru3d.com/news-story/ant...w-chassis.html

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Sharkoon Announces S28 ATX Mid-tower Case

For those who prefer it simple: The black Sharkoon S28 Value ATX case offers a minimalist appearance, without sacrificing functionality. The new midi-tower is available in either a S28 Value, with closed side panel, and a S28 Window, with acrylic side panel, version. The S28 also offers a variety of possibilities for the installation of components. The modular hard drive cage allows the use of extra-long graphics cards up to 41.5 cm. If equipped with the maximum amount of hard drives, the case offers space for graphics cards up to 32.5 cm in length. Thanks to its generous width of 21 cm, tower coolers with a height of up to 17 cm can be easily installed. The cable management system ensures discreet wiring of the built-in hardware.

In the front, there are already two quiet 120 mm fans behind the designed air intakes. In the back of the case a quiet 120 mm fan is pre-installed. Thus, the S28 is well prepared for the optimal cooling of high-performance components. The front panel provides two USB 3.0, two Audio and two USB 2.0 ports. If the installed mainboard does not have a USB 3.0 port, the USB 3.0 ports can also operate in USB 2.0 mode. The case features two 5.25" drive bays for the tool-free installation of optical drives. Up to three 3.5" hard drives as well as four 2.5" HDD/SDDs can be comfortably mounted using the enclosed rails. An additional 2.5" HDD/SSD can be mounted on the case bottom.

The Sharkoon S28 Value ATX case is now available for the suggested retail price of 56.90 euros from authorized retailers. The Sharkoon S28 Window, with acrylic side panel, is also now available for 59.90 euros.

Noticia:
http://www.techpowerup.com/213583/sh...ower-case.html

[Jorge-Vieira]

Lian Li Expands Desk Lineup with DK-Q2 and DK-03 Desk Chassis

Lian-Li Industrial Co. Ltd today announces two additions to the desk chassis lineup: the single-system DK-Q2 and the dual-system DK-03. Like the previous desk chassis, the aluminum body and tempered glass surface highlight the minimalism of this practical fusion of desk and chassis. The updates on these new models add simplicity to system building, more refined aesthetics and ergonomics.
With gratitude to such positive feedback, Lian Li has refreshed ergonomics in the design of the DK-Q2 and DK-03. The body depth of the desk has been reduced to give you more leg room. The 30mm of height expansion allows a larger variety of user legs to fit comfortably under the desk. Taller, stronger adjustable legs and thinner body allow a much more natural height and angle of arms for typing, the extra legroom makes a big difference.






Removable Motherboard Tray
The DK-Q2 and DK-03 include removable motherboard trays to make system building easier. The motherboard trays also allow system builders to route cables underneath to facilitate better airflow and cable management.

The DK-Q2 supports motherboards up to ATX, while the DK-03 supports two motherboards simultaneously; one SP-ATX at 12″x10.6″ for the primary side, and an additional mini-ITX motherboard on the alternative side.
Water Cooling Features
The new additions to the desk chassis series support the latest water cooling hardware. The DK-03 can hold up to a 480mm radiators on one side and the DK-Q2 can hold two. They both have four 120mm fans on each side for airflow.
Hardware Compatibility
CPU coolers up to 90mm (3.5″) in height and VGA cards up to 440mm (17.3″) are easily supported in both the DK-Q2 and DK-03. The DK-03 holds up to ten 3.5″ and ten 2.5″ drives, while the DK-Q2 can hold up to seven 3.5″ drives and eight 2.5″ drives.
Optional Adjustable RGB Interior Lighting
DIY enthusiasts can adjust the interior lighting through the optional RGB lighting kit complete with LED strips, cord clip, dimmer and controller. The front mounted controller allows instant analog color selection. Guaranteed to fit and show off your custom interior.
Price and Availability
The DK-Q2 and DK-03 will be available in the the USA at the end of June in Microcenter for the MSRP of DK-Q2 $990, DK-03 $1490.

Noticia:
http://www.hardwareheaven.com/conten...3-desk-chassis

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Jonsbo-Cooltek Announces the RM1 Chassis

With the RM1 we present a particular compact Mini Tower, which offers an unusual flexibility for the installation of hardware. Despite the minimalistic design, the RM1 offers enough space for ATX systems with dual VGA card support. If needed, a 5.25 inch drive can be installed, when using either a Mini-ITX or Micro-ATX motherboard. The RM1 uses brushed aluminum and shines with its superb quality. By using materials of the highest quality the RM1 offers a superb and exquisite look. The deliberately kept simple design of the RM1 harmonizes perfectly with any environment.

Motherboards of up to 305 x 245 mm can be installed in the RM1. This allows not only the installation of Mini-ITX or Micro-ATX systems in the compact case, but also of full size ATX boards. Despite its compact dimensions, the RM1 offers enough space for a powerful system. Thus, VGA cards of up to 290 mm in length and CPU-coolers with a maximum height of 95 mm can be installed in the elegant aluminium case.

Up to four hard disk drives can be mounted in the RM1. At the bottom, a 2.5 inch and a 3.5 inch drive can easily be installed, using decoupled rubber grommets to reduce vibrations. Up to two 2.5 inch SSD can be mounted on the ODD holder. If an optical drive is installed, one of these installation slots cannot be used.

Two color options (black and silver) will be available in stores from early next week, the MSRP for the case is 79.99 Euro, incl. 19% VAT. The case is sold in Europe under the label "Jonsbo - powered by Cooltek".

Technical data RM1:

• Form factor: Mini-ITX, M-ATX, ATX
• 5.25 inch bay external: 1 x
• 3.5 inch bay intern: 1 x
• 2.5 inch bay internal: max. 3 x
• Case fan (front): 1 x 120 mm
• PCI expansion slots: 6
• Height: ca. 349 mm
• Width: ca. 211 mm
• Depth: ca. 287 mm
• Material: Aluminium
• Max. length of VGA cards: 290 mm
• Max. height of CPU coolers: 95 mm

Noticia:
http://www.techpowerup.com/213614/jo...1-chassis.html

[Jorge-Vieira]

Overclockers UK lists the Cougar QBX, an advanced compact gaming case!

Overclockers UK, Newcastle-Under-Lyme have listed the Cougar QBX advanced compact gaming case. This Mini-ITX case stands above the crowd for three reasons: its compact dimensions, its expandability and the best cooling on the market for the case of its size.
A highly compacted case at 178x260x368mm in size, allowing gamers to have more desk space with no need for enormous desks with lots of space to install high-end gaming components in order to enjoy the latest and greatest of games. Whether on a desk or near the TV the QBX will fit in any gamer’s room and leave them space for a bigger monitor.
The QBX has distinguishing features, great cooling and no limitations allowing the user to enjoy high-end graphics cards up to 350mm in length, up to 5 hard drives (HDD and SSD), a slim optical drive bay, with USB 3.0 interface.
All of the components can be powered by a full ATX power supply unit up to 140mm long, which can fuel even the most demanding system, in contrast with the special PSUs required by other compact cases. In short, QBX allows gamers to fully enjoy the latest generation of games without worrying about hardware limitations.
With the best cooling on the market for a case of this class, supporting up to 7 fans with a possibility of installing water cooling with radiators up to 240mm in length, will provide the required airflow to keep your components cool. Including a dedicated independent PSU airflow system that prevents the hot air to go near the other components.
Product Link: Overclockers.co.uk
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Noticia e mais imagens:
http://www.hardwareheaven.com/conten...ct-gaming-case

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DeepCool GamerStorm TriStellar SW edition has Tempered Glass

DeepCool certainly caught a lot of buzz when they released the innovative design GamerStorm TriStellar chassis, they are now releasing a model with Tempered Glass side panels lagged as SW edition.
Deepcool has not mentioned anything about pricing and availability. But the regular edition is already like 400 USD, so with tempered glass you'll probably be looking at 500 USD. But hey, that does look very cool doesn't it ?

Noticia:
http://www.guru3d.com/news-story/dee...red-glass.html

[Jorge-Vieira]

SuperMicro Gaming S5 Special Edition Mid-Tower Chassis Review

Introduction

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SuperMicro is better known for their enterprise solutions. They create high-end workstation motherboards, server rack mounts and other professional solutions, but now they’re taking a shot at the consumer level market with the release of their Gaming S5 Mid-Tower chassis, a gaming focused tower and that is something that really caught our attention. It wouldn’t be the first time a company like this has gone from industrial to consumer markets, but SuperMicro has a rock solid reputation and a lot of industry experience, so we were very excited to be able to check out their first consumer chassis product.
The S5 has all the features you would expect from a mid-budget gaming chassis. There’s a gamer friendly design thanks to the nice mixture of black and red, enhanced even further by the use of brushed aluminium on the front panel. There’s also lots of storage space, tool-free drive installation, cable management with rubber grommets, dust filters and more. There are two versions available with one having a raw metal interior and one having a black powder coated interior which is what we’re looking at today, hence “special edition”

“Supermicro Gaming S5 is a precisely crafted chassis that marries classic simplicity and modern functionality. Inspired to fill the gap between conventionally dull and over-stylized enclosures, Supermicro designed the S5 with a clean, sleek brushed aluminum fascia accented featuring premium paint for a sophisticated look with a striking red trim. The S5 sports features for gamers and power users alike with nine fan mounting locations for high airflow, liquid cooling support for up to a 280mm radiator, a dedicated slide out 2.5” SSD cage, an easy to remove magnetic dust filter, excellent cable routing, and tool-less drive installation. The Supermicro S5 is the ideal chassis for high performance gaming systems or workstations.”

The left side panel has a double height ventilated section, this is great for providing extra airflow to your hardware, especially if you’re running a multi-GPU configuration. What really stands out is that the air holes fade off towards the edge, giving a nice blended appearance.

The red plastic trim on the aluminium front panel cover looks stunning, providing a nice contrast of colours and there’s some diamond-shaped air holes that match the front and side panel ventilation design.

The front panel certainly has a premium quality look, again that brushed aluminium looks incredible.

At the top, you’ll find all the usual I/O ports, including dual USB 3.0 ports.

There’s a good size air vent on the front that provides a practical purpose in terms of airflow, but also adds to the overall design thanks to its glossy black and red finish.

The right side panel is just a blank panel, but as you can see, the red trim of the front panel continues on both sides of the front of the chassis. Both the left and right side panels are held in place by quick release thumb screws, providing easy access to the chassis interior.

The rear of the chassis comes with extra ventilation, as well as two pop-out covers for external water cooling solutions; there’s a set of circle rubber grommets included in the box should you need them. There’s a 120mm fan pre-installed and you’ll also find seven expansion slots; more than enough for a multi-GPU configuration.

The top panel offers even more ventilation and comes fitted with a full size magnetic and washable dust filter for easy maintenance.

Under the filter, you’ll find a vast array of mounting holes to choose from, giving you virtually endless fan and radiator mounting configurations.

On the base of the chassis, you’ll find yet another full-size magnetic dust filter, giving you even more options for mounting cooling solutions, as well as providing clear airflow to the PSU mount.

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