Sentey Classic Series CS3-3340 TAC2.0 Black SECC ATX Mid Tower Computer Case / E-SATA

Pros: Keeps my system cool on my first build. Fits almost everything perfectly.

Airflow is great with all the room + the 120mm fan.

Cons: I was unable to fit my DVD drive in, wouldn't really make it in more than half way

Other Thoughts: Still giving it 5 stars because the disk drive might just be me

Pros: Being able to install 2 120mm fans at the top of the case for exhaust. I have been building computers since the 386/486 days and as long as I can keep the componets cool within the case I'm happy.

Cons: After installation of the hard drives trying to use the screw less brackets I noticed the designers of the case never found out where the industry located the screw holes in the side of the hard drives or even the dvd players as far as that goes. the drives will stick in about 2" toward the motherboard past the cage. which will also cause the drives to wobble. So Ive choose the screw approach.

Other Thoughts: I have found over the years that placing at least one intake fan on the side of a case really helps cool down all of the componets. I've made 3 templates 1-80mm, 1-92mm, 1-120mm my hope was to find a size that might work with the steel mesh on the side. however the design of the steel mesh won't allow this. I guess for me it would have been a no brainer to design the mesh so this would have been possible. But perhaps I'm the only one out there that likes to install a fan on the side of the case and doesn't like the idea of drilling to make it happen.

Pros: Big, roomy, and well ventilated :)

Cons: None

Other Thoughts: If your not concerned with hearing all of your fans running inside then this case is for you. If you're looking for a semi sound proof box with only a little bit of ventilation then this isn't for you.

Pros: It has a location on the top of the case for 2 120mm fans and the over all price is very good I'd rather spend my money on what goes on the inside. It's a plain Jane case and very much functionable

Cons: My hope was that I would be able to mount a fan on the side yet the holes don't line up. But it really not necessary and it was never mentioned as an option. There is a spot for a fan on the bottom of the case but I usually don't use that location when using a case with the power unit on the bottom do to all the wires but I'll have to be creative.

Other Thoughts: Cooling remains foremost on my mind when purchaseing a case and these days I had also hoped I could mont a fan on the front. But thats a no as well. the case comes with a little door that is suppose to cover or hide the DVD player but I removed that not wanting to apead the operation of the drawer on the player.

Pros: cheap, and looks rigid

Cons: the box says its usb 2.0 in the front pan... I got gypped (newegg listed it as with usb 3.0 in the front)

Other Thoughts: I' haven't set up the new rig yet... so my input shouldn't weight too much;

Also, I don't understand computer cases nowadays... there are thousands of "pores" on every side of the case... yes, it maybe great for cooling (not sure how good it will facilitate ventilation), but doesn't it make the rig 0 resist to coffee spill?

Pros: It's a great case with a large inside. The whole case is not to small, but not very large.

Cons: None.

Pros: Tolerances are good with most cut-outs and holes where they should be. Lots of openings for good air flow. Internal metal has no sharp edges.

Cons: Three of the six stacked edge-mounted MB SATA connections are unusable. Those three bottom SATA connections are blocked by the case raised cable management area which is too close to the edge of the MB.

Also: Flimsy plastic DVD door. The 3.5" cage has only two screw holes per drive / per side resulting in the eSATA drives hang out the back of the cage almost two inches. The screw-less 3.5" drive fasteners work well, but rely on plastic-to-metal friction and may not survive lots of drive changes. The large rear fan is only two-wire - not controlled by MB. Rear of case is unpainted - no black finish there to match the rest of the case. Expansion slot covers are break-off, not reusable. Front USB connections are USB 2.0 only - not USB 3.0.

Other Thoughts: To all case manufacturers: please provide panels to allow the large openings in the top and bottom of the case to be closed off! Bottom case openings do nothing but suck in dust and dirt. Top openings without fans destroy any air-flow cooling strategy.

Pros: Sleek look. Front USB 2.0, Audio, and eSATA connectors. Lots of ventilation and fan mounts. Sturdy steel frame. Bottom mounted PSU (always a plus). See-through front panel mesh. Blue light around power button. Red LED for hard drive activity hidden behind mesh. Optical drive has a spring loaded door with button.

Cons: Side panels are flimsy. Reset button is hard to push. Too much ventilation can't be good for air flow with only one case fan. Padding around the PSU hole gets mushed when you mount the PSU. No cable management. Motherboard requires included brass spacers, other cases have spacers built into the steel frame.

Other Thoughts: I bought this case for $29.99 with free shipping as part of Newegg's Shell Shocker. That is about the right price for this case. I own an Antec Three Hundred ATX case and it is better built for this price range.

Pros: Needed a third case for a random build I am putting together. Got this for $29.99 USD with free shipping.

Case arrived with a HUGE hole in the box. Luckily the case wasn't damaged by whatever stabbed in there.

Here is my list of pro's:

-Decent black rough finish.
-Holes with rubber grommets for liquid cooling.
-Screwless drive fasteners (2x for optical media 2x for 3.5 HDDs)
-Thumbscrews for the side panels.
-USB\audio\Sata connectors on the top of the case.
-Fits my 7770 card that ended up being 12 inches long. (Barely)
-Bottom mounted PSU.
-Cutout for an aftermarket CPU cooler.

Cons: My list of cons is as follows:

-Interior isn't painted.
-No slot for side panel fan(s).
-Top CD drive bay is impossible to use. None of my 3 burners or blue ray drives would fit. But the other bays underneath are easily used so no biggie.
-Kind of flimsy and cheap material. Bends a bit.
-Top fan slots are super close to my mobo. I mean like touching.
-Rear PCI\PCI-E brackets are old school pop outs (they do include one replacement bracket though which was thoughtful.
-The only case fan included is a 120 that pushes little air and sounds like a jet engine (immediatly swapped for a good cooler master fan.)
-No 2.5 inch slot for a SSD so make sure to buy a conversion bracket (like 5 bucks).
-No wire management what so ever.
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I could probably name a few more but I am way to lazy.

Other Thoughts: The case came with everything it was supposed to. (Wires, screws, mobo mounting screws, etc.)

For 29.99 you probably aren't going to find a better case if you can get it at that price. Unless you go with a Ros case but they are garbage and have horrible QC.

I would definitely buy this case again for simple builds that don't require much. For everything else there is my HAF.

Pros: none

Cons: none

Other Thoughts: It comes in a strong material and has enough space to work with but the power light fell off because it was glued on with hot glue and the back where the side panels are attached it was slightly bent but no biggy just some minor damage over all i think it has a good ventilation system lots of holes so hot air goes out but with only one fan though but i think its enough