- Steam-Punk style
- With side-window
- 4 adjustable LED lights pre-installed on the top
- 2*USB 3.0 +2*USB 2.0 Ports
- 200mm fan (front)+120mm fan (rear) pre-installed
- Support long (</=320mm) VGA Card
Interesting case
08/28/2014
This review is from: DEEPCOOL STEAM CASTLE (YELLOW) Unique Steam Punk Style With Side Window 200mm Fan(Front) Micro ATX / Mini-ITX+120mm Fan(Rear)+4 Magic Controllable LED Lights (Top) SGCC+PLASTIC (ABS)
Pros:
Very unique looking, maintains low temps, plenty of drive mounting options and fairly sturdy. Everything opens up for fairly easy access, but still awkard with this layout. 2.5" drive bays and 3.5" drives for whatever SSD/HDD combination you desire. Plenty of space to fit my 780 without issue. Big front intake fan keeps positive case pressure and air can be felt exiting the light ports up top, with a filter (not included) this will really keep dust buildup down.
Cons:
The first thing I noticed when I pulled the case out of the box is that the plastic and the yellow paint didn't match. There was a pretty significant difference between the two, not even an "if you look really closely you can see" difference. While the flat motherboard mounting was one of the things that initially interested me most when I was asked to review this case, it wound up being one of the biggest headaches. Both sides come off easily for access to mounting screws, but cable management is a whole new issue. The only openings to hide cables are towards the front of the case down towards the PSU housing and with an ITX board like I was using, that's a lot of cable just flopping about. The tinted window makes it pretty hard to see, but it was still annoying. The SSD/HDD cages are on the bottom which leaves plenty of space for components above, but the wiring again left me a bit frustrated.
Another major annoyance for me was the front panel connectors being on the right side of the case. There's a huge 200mm fan on the front that plays a major role in cooling but eliminates actual front panel connectors. I'd even prefer having them up top. It's really strange to me that they're on the opposite side of the case compared to the window. You'll either have the window facing you and have to reach to the other side to turn it on and plug things in or have the connectors facing you and have the window pointing away. The fan controller dial with the LED control in the middle is nice to have, but it doesn't seem to alter the fan speeds much, just make an electronic buzzing noise.
Overall Review:
It's a pretty interesting case and I can see its appeal for certain people. It keeps components cool and has space for some pretty decent hardware. I wound up painting which dealt with the color matching issue and so far kids really love it when they see it. Maybe a good case for a console alternative for your young'ns!
Manufacturer Response:
Dear Valued Customer,
We sincerely apologize for the issue you are having with the case. The product comes with a warranty and can be replaced or returned. DEEPCOOL will always stand behind the products and will provide support whenever needed. If you are not satisfied with this item please contact us directly via e-mail: support@deepcool.com for further assitance.
DEEPCOOL Customer Support
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