- Steel / Plastic ATX Mid Tower
- USB 3.0 x 1, USB 2.0 x 1, Audio x 2(HD compatible) Front Ports
- 2 External 5.25" Drive Bays
- 3 Internal 3.5" Drive Bays
It's not inexpensive, it's cheap
03/26/2015
This review is from: RAIDMAX ATX-404WR Black Steel / Plastic ATX Mid Tower Computer Case
Pros:
Lightweight, cool looks, USB3.0.
Cons:
Cheaply made.
Quality standards sub-par.
Facia is connected with wires. Not a separate piece when cleaning your vents.
Overall Review:
I'm heading into 20 years of building computers and I've had my share of inexpensive products. I usually go with a known name, even when I go the more frugal route. Seeing so many positive things about Raidmax I decided to offer one as an option to a client. They liked my suggestion and I ordered it.
I'm sitting here, used to regular frustration of building rigs, but this one is different. For one, out of the 9 posts for an ATX, only 8 were supplied. I checked the bag, the box, nothing. Meh, I've got a spare. I plug the 9th one in. Start screwing them in. Notice they don't want to (except for the one that was mine). Non-standard screws. Not happy.
I like to make sure that my boards are seated properly, so I will tighten to a stop and give it a slight tweak to ensure it doesn't vibrate. Second one, I tweak and it keeps turning. Oh, must have just been stuck. Nope, I stripped the back end of the cheap aluminium. Not happy.
Moving on. 7 of 9 are now done, one out of commision, and the final one doesn't line up. Like not a fraction of a mm, but half the width of the screw. Not happy. I don't have time to RMA this, or I would. I promised my client it will be done on Friday.
I remove the facia to add an additional fan and open up the bay for an optical, wires are connected. Rather than have a sub facia mount with the wires attached, it's connected to the removeable facia. What a pain that will be when I have to explain that is how she will need to clear her vents. Not happy.
I expect to sacrifice some conveniences when it comes to less expensive items. I never expect that quality was a convenience. I'll never mailorder a Raidmax product again. I may still try one out, if available locally, but only if I can examine it for a bit before hand.
Manufacturer Response:
Dear Customer,
First we like to thank you for your review.
We have heard your response and forwarded over to our production team in our manufacture factory overseas.
If you have any other questions or concerns, please send a email to rma@raidmax.com for faster respond/service.
We appreciate you choosing Raidmax products.
-Raidmax Support Team
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