| BitFenix Unveils USB 3.0 Adapters for PC Cases |
| Author: Cássio Lima |
Date: May 25, 2011 - 1:57 PM PST |
| Category: Case |
| More Info: http://www.bitfenix.com/global/en/news/show/17,bitfenix-unveils-new-us... |
BitFenix has announced a new line-up of products targeted to users willing to upgrade their computer cases with USB 3.0 ports. The BitFenix USB 3.0 front panel takes up one 3.5” bay on the computer case and provides four USB 3.0 ports. It features a brushed aluminum bezel and costs USD 24.90.
The BitFenix internal USB 3.0 adapter prevents users from having to route cables to the outside of the case by connecting them to a USB 3.0 port available at the motherboard rear panel. This accessory is connected to a motherboard’s internal USB 3.0 port and provides two standard A female USB
3.0 connections. It is priced at USD 9.90.
Both products will be available by the end of July. 
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| Cooler Master Launches Silencio 550 Mid-Tower Case |
| Author: Cássio Lima |
Date: May 24, 2011 - 8:50 AM PST |
| Category: Case |
| More Info: http://www.coolermaster.com/news.php?id=6221&action=ViewNews&n... |
Cooler Master has just launched a brand-new computer case, the Silencio 550, a product targeted to those users who love a quiet system. It features a layer of foam on both side panels to absorb noise and make the computer quieter. To top it off, the Silencio 550 has a solid-steel unshakable structure and rubber feet, features that keep the computer even quieter. The product supports microATX and ATX motherboards, measures 8.3 x 17.8 x 19.9 inches (210 x 415.5 x 505.2 mm), weighs 20.3 lbs (9.2 kg), has three 5.25” external bays, seven 3.5” internal bays, two 3.5”/2.5” internal bays (converted from one 3.5” bay), seven slots for expansion cards, one USB 3.0 port, one USB 2.0 port, one SD card reader, an external hot-swappable hard drive dock, and two 120 mm fans, one on the front panel and one on the rear panel. The Silencio 550 supports video cards up to 11.10 inches (281 mm) long and coolers up to 6.10 inches (154 mm) tall, and its interior and exterior are painted black. Its front panel adorns a mirrored high-gloss finishing. Information on pricing or availability was not provided. 
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| Corsair Announces Availability of White Graphite Series 600T Case |
| Author: Cássio Lima |
Date: May 19, 2011 - 10:15 AM PST |
| Category: Case |
| More Info: http://www.corsair.com/cases/graphite-series/special-edition-white-gra... |
Corsair announced today the retail availability of the Special Edition White Graphite Series 600T mid-tower computer case. The product features a white exterior and a transparent side window, features not present on the Graphite Series 600T original. The other specs are the same as the Graphite Series 600T original, including: - Mid-tower
- Steel structure
- Five 5.25” external bays
- Six 2.5” or 3.5” internal bays
- Two 200 mm fans (top and frontal) and one 120 mm fan on the rear panel
- One FireWire port, one USB 3.0 port, and four USB 2.0 ports
The Special Edition White Graphite Series 600T is available for a suggested price of USD 179. 
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| New Computer Cases from Lian Li |
| Author: Cássio Lima |
Date: May 18, 2011 - 7:19 AM PST |
| Category: Case |
| More Info: http://www.lian-li.com |
Lian Li has just launched three computer cases: PC-Z60, PC-Z70, and PC-P80N. All of them are built in aluminum, feature tool-less mechanisms for hard drives and expansion cards installation, anti-vibration mechanisms for hard drives, washable air filters for fans, fan speed controllers, and holes for liquid cooling systems. In the table below we’ve listed the main specs for these new cases. Model | PC-Z60 | PC-Z70 | PC-P80N | Style | Mid-tower | Full-tower | Full-tower | 5.25” External Bays | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3.5” External Bays | - | - | - | 3.5” Internal Bays | 6 | 9 | 10 | 2.5” Internal Bays | 2 | 2 | 2 | Expansion Slots | 8 | 11 | 11 | Color | Black or Silver | Black or Silver | Black | Motherboard | ATX / Micro-ATX / Mini-ITX | HPTX / EATX / ATX / Micro-ATX | HPTX / EATX / ATX / Micro-ATX / Mini-ITX | Transparent Window? | No | No | Yes (PC-P80NX model) | Interior Painted in Black? | No | No | No | Front Fan | 120 mm Fan x 2 | 140 mm Fan x 3 | 140 mm Fan x 3 | Top Fan | 140 mm Fan x 1 | 140 mm Fan x 2 | 140 mm Fan x 2 | Rear Fan | 120 mm Fan x 1 | 120 mm Fan x 1 | 120 mm Fan x 1 | Ports | USB 3.0 x 2 USB 2.0 x 1 e-SATA x 1 HD Audio
| USB 3.0 x 2 USB 2.0 x 1 e-SATA x 1 HD Audio
| USB 3.0 x 4 e-SATA x 1 HD Audio
| Maximum Video Card Size | 12” (305 mm) | 15.35” (390 mm) | 15.35” (390 mm) | Suggested Price | USD 269 | USD 389 | USD 489 |
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| Lian Li Launches Snail-shaped PC Case |
| Author: Cássio Lima |
Date: May 10, 2011 - 7:28 AM PST |
| Category: Case |
| More Info: http://www.lian-li.com/v2/en/product/product06.php?pr_index=573&cl... |
The brand-new Lian Li Special Edition PC-U6 Cowry mid-tower case doesn’t look like a traditional computer case with straight lines. It looks like a giant snail or seashell measuring 8.6 x 19.68 x 16.14 inches or 219 x 500 x 410 mm (W x H x D) and weighing 9.9 lbs (4.5 kg). This unusual case supports micro-ATX or mini-ITX motherboards and comes with a 5.25” external bay and three 3.5”/2.5” internal bays, all of them featuring tool-less installation mechanisms. Four expansion slots are located on the rear panel of the case with enough space to hold video cards up to 12.2” (310 mm) long. The Special Edition PC-U6 Cowry is made from aluminum, its interior and exterior are painted in black, provides two USB 3.0 ports, one eSATA port, two 120 mm fans on the front panel equipped with washable air filters, and holes for liquid cooling systems. For users who wish to add some color to highlight the uniqueness of this case, a 530 mm red LED kit is included and can be mounted easily. The PC-U6 Cowry has a recommended price tag of USD 349 and is expected to reach the market by the end of this month. 
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| Fractal Design Announces Core 1000 Case |
| Author: Cássio Lima |
Date: May 9, 2011 - 9:01 AM PST |
| Category: Case |
| More Info: http://www.fractal-design.com/?view=product&category=2&prod=61 |
Fractal Design has launched a brand-new computer case, the Core 1000. The product supports mini-ITX and micro-ATX motherboards, measures 6.88 x 13.97 x 16.53 inches (175 x 355 x 420 mm), weighs 9 lbs (4.1 kg), has two 5.25” external bays, two 3.5” internal bays or three 2.5” internal bays, two USB 2.0 ports, and a 120 mm fan (1,200 rpm) located on the front panel. The Core 1000 supports video cards up to 350 mm long and coolers up to 135 mm tall, and its interior and exterior are painted in black. Information on pricing or availability was not provided. 
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| Thermaltake Intros Chaser MK-I Full-tower Case |
| Author: Cássio Lima |
Date: May 3, 2011 - 8:55 AM PST |
| Category: Case |
| More Info: http://www.thermaltake.com/content.aspx?id=809 |
Thermaltake has launched their newest full-tower case, the Chaser MK-I (VN300M1W2N). The product is painted black (even the interior), has a transparent side windows, features four 5.25” external bays, one 3.5” external bay (converted from one of the 5.25” external bays), six 3.5”/2.5” internal bays, eight slots for expansion cards, two USB 3.0 ports, two USB 2.0 ports, one eSATA port, a hot-swap SATA HDD Dock with easy access from the top of the case (supporting 3.5”/2.5” devices), and holes through which to pass liquid cooling tubes. For cooling, the Chaser MK-I is equipped with two 200 mm fans (three-color LED, 600 to 800 rpm, 15 dBA max), one on the front panel and one on the top panel, and a 140 mm fan (1,000 rpm, 16 dBA) on the rear panel. The Chaser MK-I measures 22.4 x 9.3 x 22.9- inches (567.9 x 237.0 x 581.6 mm), and weighs 25.6 lbs (11.6 kg). Information on pricing or availability was not provided. 
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| Xigmatek Launches the Biggest Full-Tower Case to Date |
| Author: Cássio Lima |
Date: April 18, 2011 - 9:06 AM PST |
| Category: Case |
| More Info: http://www.xigmatek.com/product.php?productid=122&type=overview |
Xigmatek, a Taiwan-based manufacturer of computer hardware products, has introduced the biggest full-tower case ever, the Elysium. This baby measures 9.06 x 24.33 x 26.10 inches (230 x 618 x 663 mm) and supports micro-ATX, ATX, E-ATX, ITX, XL-ATX and HPTX (therefore, supporting the EVGA Classified SR-2) motherboards. It features 12 5.25” external bays and eight 3.5” internal bays, all of them having tool-less mechanisms. The Elysium also comes with 10 slots for expansion cards, two USB 3.0 ports, two USB 2.0 ports, one eSATA port, a SATA HDD docking station supporting 3.5” or 2.5” devices, space for two power supplies, holes through which to pass liquid cooling tubes, and four fans (all equipped with white LEDs): two 120 mm on the front panel, one 140 mm on the rear panel, and one 200 mm on the side panel. The Xigmatek Elysium will be available in black or silver, with and without a transparent side window. Information on pricing was not provided. 
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| Cooler Master Announces CM Storm Enforcer Gaming Case |
| Author: Cássio Lima |
Date: April 15, 2011 - 8:15 AM PST |
| Category: Case |
| More Info: http://www.coolermaster-usa.com/landing/enforcer/home.php |
CM Storm is a brand from Cooler Master targeted to gaming freaks. The newest CM Storm Enforcer Gaming mid-tower case has everything to please gamers and enthusiasts. It is painted black (even the interior), features four 5.25” external bays, one 3.5” external bay (converted from one of the 5.25” external bays), six 3.5” internal bays, four 2.5” internal bays (two converted from one of the 3.5” internal bays), eight slots for expansion cards, two USB 3.0 ports, two USB 2.0 ports, and holes through which to pass liquid cooling tubes. This case also has a reinforced front door, air filters on the bottom and front intakes, and a system for securing peripherals (to avoid the mouse or keyboard from being stolen). For cooling, the Enforcer is equipped with two fans, one 200 mm (red LED, 1,000 rpm) on the front panel, and one 120 mm (1,200 rpm) on the rear panel. Cooler Master did not provide the case’s price. 
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| SilverStone Intros Raven RV03 Mid-Tower Case |
| Author: Cássio Lima |
Date: April 11, 2011 - 9:34 AM PST |
| Category: Case |
| More Info: http://www.silverstonetek.com/raven/products/index.php?model=RV03&... |
SilverStone has launched a new computer case for their Raven series, the RV03. Incidentally, we’ve already reviewed the RV01 and RV02 models. As with its older versions, the motherboard on the RV03 is rotated 90º, allowing the rear connectors to be available on the top part of the case. This was done to improve thermal dissipation, especially from the video card, as hot air tends to go up, and high-end video cards usually blow hot air from the inside to the outside of the case - usually to the rear of the case; but with Raven, hot air is blown to the top. The RV03 features a 0.8 mm steel body, seven 5.25” external bays, 10 3.5” internal bays (six converted from 5.25” bays), two 2.5” internal bays, two USB 3.0 ports, and eight slots for expansion cards. For cooling, the Raven RV03 has two 180 mm fans on the bottom panel and a 120 mm fan on the top panel. The Raven RV03 will be on the market next week costing USD 139.99. 
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