DIYPC Alpha-GT3 Black Acrylic and Aluminum ATX Bench Case Bench Computer Case for ATX/Micro ATX motherboard – PC components not included

Pros: Once assembled offers a sturdy mounting surface for the MOBO. Attractive black finish acrylic (probably wouldn't rust if left out in the rain). Lots of hardware bits in compartmented storage case.

Cons: The acrylic material does not lend itself to practical open case features ie: A bench case would best allow for tool-less component installation...this rig does not offer such convenience. The 2.5" HDD mounts are way more complicated than would be the case if constructed of metal. The spacers provided for mounting 3.5" drives are simply threaded posts similar to MOBO mounts except longer...not the most elegant solution. There is no solution offered for mounting 3.5" devices such as a card reader-didn't have the posts as provided for HDD. I bought 3.5-5.25 adaptors to mount some pieces and will likely use a tool-less HDD cage I salvaged from an old case for mounting HDDs. Mount for PSU did not serve my need. I left it off and mounted the PSU where I wanted using double-sided tape.

Other Thoughts: I very much dislike having to re-engineer a product - I can not recommend this case because of the above mentioned issues.

Pros: All parts fit together properly.
The general look is appealing.
Enough Space for a 1000w power supply.

Cons: Not strong enough / thick enough acrylic - I have broken 2 parts on it while applying only a slight amount of pressure.

Directions are terrible, suffice it to say, it should be pretty self explanatory.

Picking this thing up with the weight of pc components installed will give you the feeling that it is going to fall apart in your hands. Certainly hold it from the bottom if you need to move it somewhere. Its just a feeling that you shouldn't have to worry about, and certainly wouldn't experience with stronger materials.

Other Thoughts: Conclusion: I bought 2 of these for bitcoin miners and will probably buy 2 more "test bench" type cases in the near furture. My next purchase will be for Metal test bench cases because these just don't hold-up.

Pros: great case love the looks one mod fan added an thing keeps my 840T unlocked X6 just as cool as with air as in my close case with prefab water cooler

Cons: fan mounts

Other Thoughts: bought for my sons build .. after done order myself one really fun to show off used a nexus 80mm to 120mm fan adapter an bolted it to rail on side of case blows under an over MB an a Thermaltake CLP0554 80mm Sleeve CPU Cooler VTQ looks great

Pros: its exactually the size i thought it would be and is capatible with all parts of any system. I put it together and built a system on it the same night took only about 2 hours to do it all for me anways. It has pullable mounts for 2-2.5 inch drives which is nice. Being all black it stands out against all the diff colors of my motherboard and dual graphics cards. Its all lazer cut so theres no jagged edges and its protected by a paper thats more time consuming then the actual build of it. Its nicely done especially wityh the power and reset buttons lazored right into the top board and with the little hardware kit they give you with tools all you need is a phillips screwdriver and your set to put it together. i would recomend this to anyone that wants an open system or one for testing parts which is what its prupose was ment for

Cons: Being all black and shiney on at least one side picks up dirt so I would have preffered the off black sides to be shown to keep the dirt down such as the dust it collects. Some of the parts had 1 side shiney black and the other side a dull black and when there put together you get one side or the other as the parts only go in a certain way. Not much to complain about its what was expected by me for the price

Other Thoughts: To get the rebate you dont get a packing slip as it comes dirrectly from the vender so make sure you download your invoice from the website where purchased

Pros: Great Case very open you can change Peripherals, use as A test bench so you don't have to lay everything out on your tech table to do a burn-in before installing it all in a case.

Cons: The worst directions I have every used.

But if you just look at it and think everything will fall into place.

Pros: Guted my old working computer and mounted it on the stand, ever thing fit grate and was very easy to assemble.

Cons: none

Other Thoughts: Much easyer than opening up anothe computer an fight the cramped case to hood up drives and other componets.
Well be great to test a new build before putting it in the case

Pros: It was easy to assemble. Parts were of excellent quality and I will have great accessibility to everything for a test bench case or a unique open air case. Would look good in the Den/Library or family room, if your a Geek (I guess I am).

Cons: Not much here. It was easy to assemble.

Other Thoughts: It took me about 90 minutes to put together with a hard drive and DVD drive installed. Just look at the instruction, everything is identified on the instruction sheet. Easy Easy Easy....

Pros: Quality parts, runs cool, spiffy looking :)

Cons: The instructions were not clear, but not horrible either. The biggest PITA was peeling the darn coating off.

Pros: This is pretty neat for swapping out core components in a timely manner. It also helps a lot with cooling, since none of the hardware is confined.

Cons: The assembly instructions were very poor, and a lot of the time it was me guessing how things went together. Also, the top rail to attach expansion cards does not fit evenly, so I can't officially attach anything the way it's supposed to.

Other Thoughts: TIP: The nice glossy side goes face down (I didn't understand this) and the rough finish goes upward.

Pros: open air test bench, easy accessibility for troubleshooting.
looks real cool and functional..
price, got mine on sale..
motherboard connection panel is nifty.

Cons: protective coating is a pain to get off.
instructions are shotty at best.
newegg video is shotty at best.

Other Thoughts: make sure you look at the pics real good in the instructions, the dull side is up on the bottom panel, realizing this will save time.
have patience.
install mobo stand-offs before you install optical and HDD/SDD's.
package comes with extra screws and hardware, do not be alarmed when finished and still have extras.