ASUS VENTO 3600 Red Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Retail

Reviewed By: on 11/5/2009

Tech Level: high - Ownership: more than 1 year

Pros: Excellent case, i have the green VENTO case and it still great as can be

Cons: As others have mentioned the little clip on the DVD pop-up cover breaks but its not a big issue

Other Thoughts: throughout its a great case for you buck game and home wise

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Well Rounded Case

Reviewed By: Bailion on 10/20/2009

Tech Level: high - Ownership: 1 week to 1 month

This user purchased this item from Newegg

Pros: This is a very sharp looking case. the easy turn latch on the like makes getting in and out of the case a breeze. I love the stream line look to it. The front panel hides the bays nicely. Clear coated for scratch resistance.

Cons: Not very modder friendly. I modded a clear side in this case, modders have to cut the plastic then the metal on the inside that the plastic mounts to. Also there are not that many fan ports. So you have to use your imagination when putting in extra fans.

Other Thoughts: Over all I was going for something different. this case has really succeeded in that. The clear side turned out excellent. I just wish they would have not discontinued the black edition. But after modding and used in the red case it looks just as good.

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Reviewed By: Dillon on 10/13/2009

Tech Level: somewhat high - Ownership: more than 1 year

Pros: Well vented, keeps everything nice and cool. The led's aren't too bright. I really like the easy access panel to inside the case. Front panel that opened with a touch was cool when it worked.

Cons: It is very heavy as stated. The front door on the case is... well... poorly made. The hinges are a little more flexible/"unbreakable" than you would think. The only problem is the latch. A month after I got it someone pushed it sideways barely and it broke, nothing a little velcro wouldn't fix.... but still.
Someone said the edges are well rounded? Inside the drive bay I cut my thumb to the bone and had to get 10 stitches.
I really wouldn't suggest traveling with this case much. The plastic pieces in the front vents are poorly glued in and will come loose and they will fall into the case.
Also - For those long video cards - it will be a PAIN to make them fit. When I first got this case I had a GeForce 6800GT and I really had to squeeze it to fit.

Other Thoughts: I have owned this case for about 3 years now, I also have the black version. Of course, everything that would go wrong, went wrong. I just like the asthetics of the case mostly that's why I haven't upgraded.
About the side panel coming on and off, I still have some problems putting it back on. Taking it off is easy once you get the hang of it. The sliding latches or what ever on the bottom of the door are hard to get onto the track. Everywhere I take it to get any repairs I may need the person working on it never gets it on right, heh.

I don't know many other cases, nor have really looked at any but I would suggest this to anyone who can look over the cons or take a little bit better care of it then I did. I did travel with mine out of state about 4-5 times a year, so it sat in a car for 6-8 hours at a time being bumped around.

I did have to add one pci fan to the system, mainly to keep my gfx card cool but it lowered all system temps.

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