Lian Li Launches Mini-ITX Case

Author: Cássio Lima Date: February 13, 2009 - 9:21 AM PST Category: Case More Info: http://www.lian-li.com.tw/v2/en/product/product06.php?pr_index=319&cl_... Lian Li has launched PC-Q07, an aluminum compact case targeted to be used by Mini-ITX motherboards. PC-Q07 measures 7.59” x 11” x 8.18” or 19.3 cm x 28 cm x 20.8 cm (W x H x D), weights 2.42 lbs (1.1 Kg), has one external 5 ¼” bay, one 3 ½” internal bay, one 2 ½” internal bay, one slot for expansion card, top and bottom vent holes (passive cooling), anti-vibration mechanism for hard disk and two USB 2.0 ports. This product is priced at USD 69. click to enlarge click to enlarge Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Permalink | Comments (0) top

Lian Li Launches PC-A06F Case

Author: Cássio Lima Date: February 4, 2009 - 8:44 AM PST Category: Case More Info: http://www.lian-li.com.tw/v2/en/product/product06.php?pr_index=313&cl_... Lian Lin has just unveiled PC-A06F mid-tower case. Built in aluminum, this case has four 5 ¼ external bays, three 3 ½” internal bays, seven slots for expansion cards, tool-less mechanisms for optical drive installation, weighs 8.37 lbs (3.8 kg) and measures 7.36” x 14.76” x 19.29” or 187 mm x 375 mm x 490 mm (W x H x D). PC-A06F has a 140-mm frontal fan (900 rpm) and a 120-mm top fan (1.000 rpm). Anti-vibration HDD cage avoids natural vibration produced by the hard drive propagating to the chassis. PC-A06F front, side and top panels are removable. Lian Li's new case shipping now and can be found at about USD 100. click to enlarge click to enlarge click to enlarge Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Permalink | Comments (0) top

ASUS Launches VENTO TA-U Case

Author: Cássio Lima Date: February 3, 2009 - 6:48 AM PST Category: Case More Info: http://www.asus.com/news_show.aspx?id=14187 ASUS has just launched two aluminum mid-tower cases part of the new VENTO TA-U series. On the table below you can see the main specs for theses new ASUS cases. Model TA-U1 TA-U2 Dimensions 7.95” x 17.95” x 20.86” or 202 mm x 456 mm x 530 mm 7.95” x 19” x 20.86” or 202 mm x 484 mm x 530 mm Bays Four 5 ¼” external bays (one of them can be convertible to 3 ½” bay) Four 3 ½” bays Connectors Two USB 2.0 ports Audio connectors One eSATA port (optional) Expansion Slots Seven Fans One 120-mm frontal fan (that glows in blue) One 120-mm rear fan Two 120-mm rear fans (optional; glow in blue) Two 120-mm side fans (that glow in blue) One 120-mm frontal fan (that glows in blue) One 120-mm rear fan Two 120-mm rear fans (optional; glow in blue) Two 120-mm side fans (that glow in blue) Three 120-mm top fans (optional) No word on pricing and availability. Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Permalink | Comments (0) top

Antec Intros NSK 4480 II Mini-Tower Case

Author: Cássio Lima Date: January 28, 2009 - 9:48 AM PST Category: Case More Info: http://www.antec.com/usa/productDetails.php?lan=us&id=94486# Antec has just officially unveiled NSK 4480 II mini-tower case. Available in black or silver models, this new Antec case has three 5 ¼” external bays, two 3 ½” external bays, three 3 ½” internal bays, seven slots for expansion cards, a 120-mm fan and it comes with a 380 W power supply installed (EarthWatts 380W). Its MSRP is of USD 109.95. click to enlarge click to enlarge Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Permalink | Comments (0) top

CES 2009: Dragon Case from Lian Li

Author: Cássio Lima Date: January 14, 2009 - 11:43 AM PST Category: Case More Info: http://www.lian-li.com.tw During this CES Lian Li showed a case inspired by the new AMD Dragon platform. This case is made of red anodized aluminum featuring seven slots for expansion cards (using a high-quality aluminum mechanism to hold daughter boards; slots covers are meshed in order to improve airflow inside the case), a hard disk drive cage supporting up to three hard disks (this cage takes three of the nine 5 ¼” bays from this case) and a cable organizer. As you can see this case has no external 3 ½” bay. As for cooling, this case has a 120-mm front fan (to cool down the hard disk drive cage), a 120-mm rear fan and two 120-mm top fans. On this case the power supply is installed on its bottom part. Lian Li didn’t say when and for how much this unit will reach the market. click to enlarge click to enlarge click to enlarge click to enlarge click to enlarge Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Permalink | Comments (0) top

CES 2009: Chieftec Shows Case With Embedded Monitor Stand

Author: Cássio Lima Date: January 13, 2009 - 3:59 PM PST Category: Case More Info: http://www.chieftec.com Chieftec showed during CES an odd case featuring an L-shaped design with an embedded LCD monitor stand. The idea behind this product is very interesting and appropriated to users worried about saving space on their desks. This case has seven slots for expansion cards, one 5 ¼” bay, two 3 ½” bays (all of them with quick release mechanisms) and one 120-mm fan. Chieftec neither say when this product will reach the market nor how much it will cost. click to enlarge click to enlarge click to enlarge Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Permalink | Comments (2) top

Antec Launches Sonata Elite Case

Author: Cássio Lima Date: December 16, 2008 - 4:17 PM PST Category: Case More Info: http://www.antec.com/usa/productDetails.php?lan=us&id=15143# Antec has increased its Sonata family with the launch of Sonata Elite case. This case has three 5 ¼” external bays, four 3 ½” internal bays and seven slots for expansion cards. On the frontal panel you can find two USB ports, one eSATA port and audio connectors. As for cooling, Sonata Elite has two 120-mm fans (with three-level fan speed control) and washable dust filter. This product is priced at USD 119. click to enlarge click to enlarge click to enlarge click to enlarge Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Permalink | Comments (0) top

Sharkoon Unveils Deperado Case

Author: Cássio Lima Date: December 16, 2008 - 4:07 PM PST Category: Case More Info: http://www.sharkoon.com/html/produkte/pc_gehaeuse/desperado/index_en.html Sharkoon has just launched Desperado, a mid-tower case featuring four 5 ¼” external bays, four 3 ½” internal bays, one 3 ½” external bay and seven slots for expansion cards. Desperado case is available in two flavors: Value and Economy. Economy version has no pre-installed fans, while Value version comes with a 250-mm side fan with fan speed control. This case also has two USB ports and audio connectors on the frontal panel. No word on pricing and availability was disclosed. click to enlarge click to enlarge click to enlarge click to enlarge Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Permalink | Comments (0) top

NZXT Launches Zero 2 Case

Author: Cássio Lima Date: December 4, 2008 - 6:16 PM PST Category: Case More Info: http://www.nzxt.com/products/zero_2/ NZXT has launched Zero 2, a sturdy full-tower case made of steel featuring five 5 ¼” external bays, two 3 ½” external bays, six 3 ½” internal bays and seven slots for expansion cards. This case has three 120-mm fans, one frontal and two rears. There is a space for an optional 80-mm fan on the top, one optional 80-mm fan on the bottom, two optional 80-mm fans on the side and four optional 120-mm fans on the side. On the top panel you can find two USB ports, one eSATA port and audio connectors. This case also has screwless mechanism for holding disk drives. This product is priced at USD 99.99. click to enlarge   click to enlarge click to enlarge click to enlarge click to enlarge click to enlarge Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Permalink | Comments (0) top

Scythe Kama Panel 3.5” Multifunctional Panel

Author: Cássio Lima Date: November 17, 2008 - 6:50 PM PST Category: Case More Info: http://www.scythe-eu.com/en/press-room/press-releases/kama-panel-35.html Scythe has launched Kama Panel 3.5” (SCKMPN-1000-35-BK), a multifunctional panel to be installed on any available 5 ¼” bay from your PC case. With this panel you can have access to one USB port, one eSATA port and audio connectors. Also, up to 2 fans can be controlled by this panel. Kama Panel 3.5" has also a card reader (SD Card, SDHC Card, MMC Card, miniSD Card, microSD Card, CompactFlash Media, Micro Drive, Memory Stick (Pro, Duo, Pro-Duo), xD Card (no Adapter required) - RS-MMC, MMC micro, Memory Stick micro (Adapter required, not included)). The product costs USD 27. click to enlarge click to enlarge click to enlarge Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Permalink | Comments (0) top

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