Joined on 08/14/09
Pros: Roomy, lots of airflow and plenty of options for mounting fans. Fairly stylish. Keeps my compy running cool, and I only have three of the six available fans installed.
Cons: Optical drive mounts are pretty flimsy, thankfully the hard drive mounts are much sturdier. I actually broke the first one I tried to install, and I hardly put any pressure on it. I found the key is actually putting MORE pressure on it as you turn. Not really worth deducting an egg for, since most people aren't going to mount four optical drives, but meh...
Overall Review: It only comes with one 120mm fan (mounted in front) so consider getting a couple more when buying.
Great case
Pros: Installation was a breeze Cable management has never been so easy Clean AF
Cons: Commander Core Pro can't be removed easily (that I know of) if you plan to use another RBG controller (I don't see this being a widespread issue).
Overall Review: Super clean and tidy, looks slick as can be. Great mid tower case.
PROBABLY MORE TROUBLE THAN IT WAS WORTH, BUT...
Pros: Cools my processor Big radiator Neat RGB controls once you get it all set up Friends will think you are cool (maybe).
Cons: If you are already using a command core pro like I am, it's a bit a of a chore to get the whole affair set up when your MoBo has only 2 usb headers. The included splitter sometimes works, other times does not.
Overall Review: I bought this because I was making a new system, I am a graphic designer, and I wanted to feature a recent work on the LCD screen for fun. It was annoying to get everything working, but I managed it. If you're not into this level of case interior customization, then maybe go a simpler route. If you're up for the challenge though, go for it. The LCD screen is great fun and my friends loved it.
Looks great to me
Pros: +Huge upgrade if you're using a cheap 60fps monitor +Great picture for the price +100mm VESA mounting that isn't recessed and didn't require any additional hardware work-arounds to mount
Cons: At the time of purchase, the listing said the monitor came with a display port cable, it did not. I had to buy cables separately after receiving the monitors, which was annoying.
Overall Review: If you don't have "gaming" monitors, this monitor works really well and is affordable.
Pros: The case feels very sturdy and secure, fans are nearly silent, and the components inside are kept cool and look great through the side panel window. Cable management is fantastic with the two included cable holders that snap into place inside the case.
Cons: The only gripe I have is the difficulty I had installing the CPU power cable. There is a cutout to route the cable behind your MOBO, and the cable had plenty of slack, but the cut out is behind the rail the side panel sits on. Aside from that, installing everything else was a breeze. Also, for those considering an after market CPU cooler, the cut out may not align perfectly with the backplate on your MOBO. Something to consider, but not worth docking any points for.
Overall Review: I do not own this case, but used it in a build for a family member. I would definitely recommend it, and may even get one of my own in the future.
Good Stuff
Pros: 1000 watts of power, modular, 80+ Bronze certified. Powers my system, and leaves me with plenty of room to upgrade.
Cons: It doesn't cook, clean, or balance my checkbook? Um let's see, you may need to consider it's a bit longer than some PSU's out there, but it can probably be accommodated by the majority of mid-tower cases out there. Fits nicely in my NZXT Beta Evo.
I received a perfectly working item BUT...
I don't feel it's fair to send a customer a Taiwanese product (even if it's identical to the English version) because it doesn't come with an English manual, and I then am forced to use my unwieldy phone to look up said manual while working on my project. I mean I got the job done, but with an extra and annoying step because I was sent something I wasn't expecting.