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Brand | Tuniq |
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Series | 3 |
Model | IC-TQ3-US-BK |
Type | ATX Mid Tower |
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Color | Black |
Case Material | Aluminum front bezel, 0.8mm SECC chassis |
With Power Supply | No |
Power Supply Mounted | Top |
Motherboard Compatibility | ATX, Micro ATX |
External 5.25" Drive Bays | 5 |
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External 3.5" Drive Bays | 2 |
Internal 3.5" Drive Bays | 3 |
Expansion Slots | 7 |
Front Ports | USB / Audio |
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80mm Fans | No |
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120mm Fans | 1 x 120mm rear fan 2 x 120mm bracket fans |
Side Air duct | No |
Dimensions (H x W x D) | 17.8'' x 7.9'' x 17.0'' |
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Weight | 24.7 lbs. |
Features | Tool Free Installation CCFL Case Feet |
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Date First Available | March 05, 2008 |
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Pros: I've had this case for a year as of 4.30.2010 and I still love it. The fans for this case should be sub 40db. I upgraded to some Cooler Master fans [ Newegg ID: N82E16835103061 ] for more airflow and to get rid of the LEDs and they're louder than the stock fans [ 40(ish)db ]. From a rough Estimate, it could hold video cards up to 11" long. Tool Free system works like a charm, even if it is a bit ugly. Plenty or room for cables [ I've run the CPU power over and around the PSU, and hidden some others up here too. ] If you have the case on a desk or table you can stuff the extra length of the cables under the case between the feet. Comes with Blue Cathodes and Blue LED fans. Blue Cathodes should be easy to replace, though I haven't tried that yet. Nice window that's not too big, not too small. Sturdy. There's also a little hole on the back side of the motherboard tray that lets you see the label on the power supply.
Cons: The fan [ if you're using the stock fans ] in the front of the case doesn't move much air because of how restrictive it's intake is. I can't get the front audio to work. Though that may be me doing it wrong or the motherboard. Don't think I am though. For some 5.25 or 3.5 bay devices you might have to remove or modify the tool free system. There's a hole for firewire on the front panel, but no firewire port. [ not really a con, but worth noting. ] I constantly tinker with my computer and wore out the stock thumbscrews. Getting new ones with longer threads fixed that problem. I agree with what other people said about the 3DCooling rod thing.
Overall Review: The 'video review' I uploaded is just a quick tour of the case. I just stuck my camera in places around the case.