NZXT Offers Tempest EVO Mid-tower Gaming Chassis

Category: Cases
Posted: November 17, 2009 04:15PM
Author: Dale Shuck

The original Tempest computer case has been one of NZXT's best sellers and now the company is announcing an upgraded version called the NZXT Tempest EVO. While keeping the good cooling performance of its predecessor, the Tempest EVO sports four 120mm fans with resdegned blades that deliver more air and lower noise levels. The upgrade keeps the bottom-mounted PSU design and offers  better airflow and separation of the heat from the CPU. Although it's a mid-tower chassis, the new case focuses on expandability with support for motherboards up the E-ATX size and compatibility with newer high-end graphics cards. The interior of the case is painted black in the upgraded version and comes with room for up to 8 hard drives. You'll also find cable management features, room for water cooling and cutouts on the motherboard tray from easy heatsink unstallation and removal. NZXT is offering the Tempest EVO at a suggested retail price of $99.99US with immediate availability

IN Win Fanqua and Maelstrom PC Chassis

Category: Cases
Posted: November 10, 2009 07:36PM
Author: Dale Shuck

In Win has a pair of relatively recent additions to it PC chassis product lineup with the FANQUA and Maelstrom cases. The FANQUA is a mid-tower case designed to incorporate the important features of Fan, Airflow, Neat, Quality, User friendly and Affordable which is how they came up with the name. The case features a 22cm side fan and mesh filters to trap dust before it enters the case. The Fanqua also features a tool-free design and lots of cable management clips on the inside.

The Maelstrom case has been out for a little over a month and it is a full-tower design with a black interior that supports motherboards from Micro-ATX to Extended-ATX. The Maelstrom supports up to ten front, side, and top 12cm fans along with retaining holes at the rear for water cooling. The case uses a bottom-mounted PSU design with dedicated ventilation holes to further enhance cooling performance.

Both cases can be found on-line right now with the Fanqua averaging around $70-$80US and the Maelstrom hitting the $100-$120US range.

NZXT Announces Gamma Mid-Tower Case

Category: Cases
Posted: October 22, 2009 07:05PM
Author: Dale Shuck

NZXT today unveiled a new mid-tower chassis targeted at the enthusiast market with a welcome twist - the case is expected to retail for around $50US. The Gamma places an emphasis on effective airflow by providing a rear 120mm exhaust fan and the capability of adding another five for a total of six fans. It also sports dedicated VGA/CPU cooling and a unique design that allows extra air to enter through the meshed front panel.

NZXT also paid attention to wire routing with punched holes in the motherboard which allow for quick CPU bracket removable and optimal wire routing and pre-drilled water cooling holes on the back plate and room for an external dual radiator at the top of the chassis. The interior is painted black and has a total of 11 bays with 4 external 5.25" and 7 internal 3.5" drive bays. The interior is also designed to fit longer 10" graphics cards. The NZXT Gamma is expected to become available this month.

Lian Li Introduces New PC-60FN and PC-7FN Mid-tower Cases

Category: Cases
Posted: September 4, 2009 07:39PM
Author: Dale Shuck

Lian Li has launched two new aluminum cases with the announcement of the PC-60FN and PC-7FN mid-tower chassis. The new cases are virtual mirror images of one another with the only difference being the front bezel design; the front intake on the PC-60FN is more open, allowing the 140mm blue LED fan to be more visible while the PC-7FN presents a more subtle look with its smooth rounded vent covers.

Both cases have plenty of what you'd expect in a Lian Li case - all aluminum construction, rounded edges in the interior and tool-less design. These two cases come with removable top, side and front panels, a removable motherboard tray and plenty of tool-less mounting features. Lian Li has added an additional PCI expansion slot, with a total of eight, allowing for convenient three-way SLI or CrossFireX configurations. Other features include four internal HDD bays, five external 5.25" bays and a bottom mounted PSU space. Cooling is provided by a low front 140mm fan with a high rear 120mm exhaust fan where you might expect the power supply to be. The intakes, including the bottom PSU intake, are protected by washable nylon filters.

Lian Li has said the PC-60FN and PC-7FN will be available in early October at a suggested price of $129US.

NZXT Announces Lexa S Gaming Chassis

Category: Cases
Posted: September 2, 2009 08:08PM
Author: Dale Shuck

NZXT has just released its latest gaming case called the Lexa S. The mid-tower chassis is designed to offer enhanced airflow through the use of 120mm and 140mm fans mounted at the front, rear, side and top of the case; the included fan controller allows independent speed settings for the intake and exhaust fans. The all-black case includes a smoked side window as well as a painted black interior. The meshed front panel improves airflow and also features a hidden 5.25" bay for a cleaner look. Inside the case you'll find punched holes in the motherboard tray for improved cable management and room to fit longer 10.5" graphics cards. The case includes pre-drilled water cooling holes at the rear and mounting holes for a dual radiator at the top.

NZXT has said the Lexa S will be available in September at an MSRP of $69.99.

Themaltake 48-Hour Back to School Sale

Category: Cases, Power Supplies, CPU Cooling
Posted: August 21, 2009 09:18PM
Author: Dale Shuck

Thermaltake is offering some serious savings on a few of its cases and power supplies during August 22-23. That means you only have 48 hours to save up to 50% off on SwordM and Xaser VI cases and $60 off Toughpower 750W and 850W power supplies. Check out the table below and then head over to Thermaltake's sale page to take advantage of this limited time offer, just make sure you enter the appropriate coupon code when checking out. Oh yeah, did I mention these offers all include free shipping?

Item	MSRP	Coupon Code	Final Price
VD500LBNA	599.99	BTS-50-FS-SWORDM	299.99
VG4000BNS	269.99	BTS-50-FS-X6N	134.99
VG4000BWS	269.99	BTS-50-FS-X6W	134.99
VH9000SNS	119.99	BTS-50-FS-X6MX	59.99
W0178RU	199.99	BTS-50-FS-TPESA	139.99
W0116RU	159.99	BTS-50-FS-TP750W	99.99
CL-P0508	69.99	BTS-50-FS-V1AX	34.99

In addition to the 48-hour sale, Thermaltake is also offering a $20 mail-in rebate on the Element G case through September 14.

NZXT Announces Beta EVO Chassis

Category: Cases
Posted: August 6, 2009 01:42AM
Author: Daryn Govender

NZXT has announced a new addition to its line-up of cases: the Beta EVO. NZXT says that it designed the Beta EVO due to the good response received about its predecessor, the Beta. The Beta EVO is constructed of steel and features four external 5.25" drive bays, a horizontal HDD cage and tool-less HDD installation. The Beta EVO also includes space for up to six 120mm and two 140mm fans. The case is pre-drilled for the easy installation of water-cooling set-ups. To keep costs down, the Beta EVO does not include any fans. The Beta EVO chassis will retail for US$50 and will be available for purchase in September. In the mean time you check out OCC's review of the EVO's predecessor (the NZXT Beta) here.

Lian Li Announces PC-8N Midi Tower Case

Category: Cases
Posted: July 30, 2009 06:08PM
Author: Dale Shuck

Lian Li today announced its latest case, the PC-8N, which is a mid-tower chassis designed for quiet and cool computing at a fairly reasonable price (at least by Lian Li standards). The 1.5mm thick all-aluminum case comes with a brushed anodized finish with the typical Lian Li quality and attention to detail. The interior features rolled edges and protectors installed in the interior to protect users' hands. The cases supports Micro-ATX or ATX motherboards and comes with four external 5.25" drive bays and room for three 3.5" HDD in the interior drive cage. Lian Lian also thought to add a single 3.5" drive bay cage on the front panel where you can install 2.5" HDD (sounds like a lovely spot for a solid state disk drive).

Cooling is achieved using two 120mm fans spinning at 1200RPm to move a lot of air without a lot of noise. Lian Li's attention to detail also extends throughout the interior of the case with anti-vibration clips and grommets on the chassis and an EMI clip on the top cover to absorb vibration. There are also vibration-dampening rubber grommets used to mount the hard drives. The case also comes with removable side, front and top panels and front mounted USB 2.0 and HD+AC97 audio ports.

Now here's the kicker - the PC-8N will retail at a MSRP of $109US + VAT when it becomes available at the end of August.

SilverStone Releases New RAVEN RV02 Case

Category: Cases
Posted: July 23, 2009 09:00PM
Author: Dale Shuck

SilverStone has announced its new RAVEN RV02 chassis, an upgrade to the RAVEN RV01, that features something it calls 'stack cooling'. This refers to the natural tendency for hot air to rise and it has altered the traditional motherboard orientation by 90 degrees so the traditional back of the board with the I/O panel is oriented at the top of the case. With all the cards now in a vertical position, the three 180mm fans at the bottom of the case can cool the cards more effectively and make use of the stack cooling effect to eliminate hot spots in the case. The power supply also get a vertical mounting orientation so all exhausts are facing the top. With a single 120mm exhaust fan, the case gains a positive air pressure which is supposed to help keep the amount of dust to a minimum. The case also features eight drive bays, a 2.5" HDD/SSD mounting slot and room for four 10.5" dual-slot videocards.

NZXT Announces M59 Gaming Case

Category: Cases
Posted: July 21, 2009 08:04PM
Author: Dale Shuck

NZXT has added to its gaming chassis lineup with the announcement today of the M59 gaming chassis. Designed to offer optimal airflow and cooling, the unit comes with two fans with the option of mounting three additional fans for a total of five. Other features designed to increase cooling performance are a bottom mounted PSU, a side-intake for GPU cooling and a mesh front panel. Water cooling enthusiasts will appreciate the pre-drilled water outlets for hoses and the option for mounting a dual radiator at the top of the chassis. Other features include an all-black interior, smoked clear side panel and brackets for mounting dual SSDs. Air cooling aficionados will like the cutout in the motherboard tray which allows you to mount a CPU bracket without having to remove the motherboard. NZXT expects the case to be available in August at a MSRP of $59.99USD.

Corsair Enters the Chassis Market with the Obsidian Series 800D

Category: Cases, Trade Shows/Conventions
Posted: June 2, 2009 01:21AM
Author: Daryn Govender

Corsair has announced its entry to the chassis market at Computex 2009 with the launch of the Corsair Obsidian Series 800D case. The new chassis is designed to last many years of upgrades and will satisfy demanding PC builders, according to Corsair. The Obisidian Series 800D is built with black brushed steel and an aluminum faceplate. Features include four hot-swap drive bays, a removable CPU backplate, separate heat chambers to reduce heat build-up, cable routing holes and tool-free drive installation. The 800D supports ATX, Extended ATX and Micro ATX motherboards along with up to five 5.25" and six 3.5" drives. Space for seven expansion slots and one vent allow plenty of space for expansion cards. To keep the case cool four 140mm fans are included and the ability to mount three extra 120mm fans is available. The front I/O panel includes four USB ports, one Firewire port and one headphone and microphone port respectively. For maximum cooling a pre-drilled area at the top of the case can support a single, dual or triple radiator (or three 120mm fans). The Obsidian 800D measures 24"x 24"x 9" or 609mm X 609mm X 229mm (HxLxW). The Obsidian Series 800D will be available for purchase in early July for around US$299, backed by a two year warranty. Corsair is well known for its PSU, memory and cooling products so I think it'll be interesting to see how it fares in a new market.

Lancool DragonLord K Series Gaming Chassis to be Unveiled at Computex

Category: Cases
Posted: May 29, 2009 07:03PM
Author: Dale Shuck

Lancool will be launching a new series of gaming cases when Computex kicks off the first week of June. Included in the series are four mid-tower models - PC-K56, PC-K58, PC-K60 and PC-K62 - that share similar basic design elements, differing slightly in size and features such as the availability of windowed side panels and cooling options. Lancool may not be a name you're familiar with but the company comes from an impressive lineage as it's a brand owned by Lian Li. The cases are steel instead of the signature all-aluminum Lian Li is known for, but don't let that stop you. The design and build elements of Lian Li are evident in the Lancool cases which feature rolled edges in the interior and a truly tool-less design that encompasses not only all the drives but even extends to the power supply as well which clips in using a clasp - an industry first. Cooling options differ among models but include either 120mm or 140mm front and rear fans with the PC-K60 and PCK62 models sporting dual 140mm top mounted fans as well. All the cases are dimensioned to be able to mount videocards up to 285mm long. The cases are priced from $75-$110US and are expected hit the market by the end of July.

Thermaltake announces the Element T Chassis for Gamers

Category: Cases
Posted: May 18, 2009 11:03PM
Author: Daryn Govender

Thermaltake has unveiled its newest chassis in the Element Series: the mid-tower Element T (VK90001N2Z). The Element T is designed specifically for the professional gamer according to Thermaltake. The new case measures 18.9 x 8.3 x 20.7 inches (HxWxD) and weighs in at a modest 15.32 pounds. Also included are the mainstays including a I/O panel with one audio and two USB ports, three external 5.25" bays, a security lock for peripherals and tool-less installation for drives and expansion cards. A 120mm Turbo fan running @ 1400 RPM is located at the back of the case, while a silent 14dB 200mm fan @ 800RPM cools the front. It is also possible to add a 120mm/230mm fan onto the side panel and another 120/140/200mm model to the front. It looks like the trend of gaming and LAN party cases is catching on, but only time will tell if the Element T can stack up to similar cases like the CoolerMaster Sniper and Storm. Thermaltake have not yet announced any details on availability or pricing.

NZXT Announces Beta Mid-Tower Steel Case

Category: Cases
Posted: May 5, 2009 04:48PM
Author: Dale Shuck

Normally the word 'beta' is attached to software, not hardware. However, NZXT has named its new case the Beta. The mid-tower steel case is designed to offer gamers a chassis that affords great value without sacrificing performance. The Beta four external 5.25" bays and five internal hard drives with screwless installation. The case is large enough to fit larger 10.5" video cards. NZXT hasn't skimped on cooling either with a total of four 120mm fans. The case has other touches not normally found in a value case like a black painted interior and the ability to mount thicker fans in the front to help improve airflow. NZXT is offering the case beginning this month at a suggested retail price of $49.99.

The New King-Of-The-Hill MidTower Case - The HAF 922

Category: Cases
Posted: April 29, 2009 10:19AM
Author: MrAlex

Cooler Master are at it again, releasing their new installment to the HAF (High Air Flow) range - the HAF 922, a mid-tower case, with, well, you guessed it, high air flow! CM have blown the competition away with their HAF 932, e-ATX Full Tower case, and the 922 is no different! As CM have said themselves: "Transforming Machine into Beast".

Killer Looks
HAF 922 makes no secret for potentially transforming all your high-end hardware components into a raging machine. It possesses a muscular and beast-like design that signifies performance without even opening up the system. Intimidating style and the performance makes it a killer combination.

Unrestrained Airflow & Thermal
HAF 922 supports up to seven fans in total, including three of those that support 200 mm fan (which are swappable for smaller 120mm or 140mm fans) for maximum airflow while maintaining a quiet environment. An independent air intake has been designed for a bottom-mounted PSU for easy installation and improved heat management. For overclockers, this chassis even supports liquid cooling set-ups with retaining holes in the back and room for an internally installed radiator.

Easy Installation & Upgradeability
A well thought-out interior has become a trademark for Cooler Master chassis. Starting with a CPU cooler retaining hole that was first introduced in the ATCS 840, it allows for quick installation of CPU cooler without removing the motherboard. Unbeatable cable management makes for less clutter and system maintenance. Tool-free 5.25” and 3.5” drive bays for easy in-and-out. A 7+1 PCI slot for added expandability and a spacious interior to house all types of high-performance hardware. 

Lian Li Releases PC-P50 Mid-Tower Gaming Chassis

Category: Cases
Posted: April 12, 2009 04:17PM
Author: Daryn Govender

Lian Li has announced its newest chassis, the PC-P50. The PC-P50 is targeted at gamers with high performance rigs, features an all aluminum body, and includes four fans (one 120mm fan in the front, one 120mm fan in the rear and two top-mounted, 140mm vibration-reduced fans) for cooler components. The PC-P50 is designed for user convenience with tool-free installation mechanisms, including tool-less hard drive and optical bays, tool-less PCI slots and a revolutionary PSU bracket that allows the PSU to be secured with no time-consuming screws. The case supports nine 5.25" optical drives, one external 3.5" bay and four internal 3.5" bays. The PC-P50 can support ATX and Micro-ATX form factor motherboards and has eight PCI expansion slots for a huge array of upgrade options. In true Lian Li style, the chassis also has a flame retardant vent built into the case to prevent flames from escaping the case should something go wrong, such as a short circuit. The PC-P50 measures 210x490x490mm (WxHxD) and looks like a great addition to the Lian Li family. The PC-P50 will have a MSRP of US$170+VAT and should be available at local distributors by the end of May.

Antec Introduces P183 and P193 Chassis

Category: Cases
Posted: March 30, 2009 10:51AM
Author: Ben Grantham

Antec added a couple of new cases to its Performance One lineup at the end of last week, in the shape of the P183 and P193. These two cases should already have a familiar look to them for most, as they build on the designs of the previous P182 and P190 chassis. Both feature the dual chamber design introduced with the P180, which aims to effectively isolate heat and noise. They also get extra vents on the front door to improve airflow. Speaking of airflow, the P183 gets two 120mm fans, one at the top of the chassis and one at the rear, with the option to add up three more fans of the same size. Being the larger of the two, the P193 gets a 120mm rear fan, two 140mm top mounted fans and a 200mm side fan (which has been moved outward to allow for taller CPU heatsinks). Like the P183 there are three further places to mount additional fans. To reduce noise transmission, both cases feature sound-deadening front and side panels and sport 11 drive bays in total (4 x 5.25" + 1 x 3.5" External, 6 x 3.5" Internal). They are also both compatible with Antec's CP series power supply.

You should be able to pick up the P183 or P193 for an estimated price of $179.95 and $209.95 respectively.

Cooler Master Produces Another Case

Category: Cases
Posted: March 24, 2009 07:44PM
Author: Brentt Moore

During the time period of the next couple weeks, one of the leading distributors of computer cooling products, Cooler Master, will release a new chassis known as the Storm Scout. This new case was built with the collaboration between the company itself as well as professional gaming teams around the world such as Team Fnatic, Kode5, and mousesports. Airflow is excellent in the case, since it features a 140mm front intake fan, a 140mm top fan, as well as a 120mm exhaust fan. Along with these fans are also two more side air vents that can allow 120mm fans to be mounted onto the side panel, which is a windowed steel component. Also available in the case is the ability to mount a power supply unit on the bottom of the chassis instead of the top; cable management holes are predrilled for consumers as well. Bays inside of the unit boast multiple 3.5-inch areas, support for four 5.25-inch drives, and the ability to mount 2.5-inch and 1.8-inch solid state disks. Cooler Master is not supplying any pricing information on the Storm Scout before its release, but it should be a nice case for enthusiasts and gamers alike with all of the features that it comes with, including the massive amount of air cooling.

NZXT Introduce Panzerbox Compact Chassis For LAN Gamers

Category: Cases
Posted: March 19, 2009 12:07PM
Author: Ben Grantham

If you are the type of gamer who enjoys getting together with others for a good LAN session, then you'll soon get tired of lugging around a heavy full tower case. Building a compact LAN box makes it a lot easier to carry around your hardware, though it does often bring other limitations. NZXT's new Panzerbox compact chassis launched today, with the aim of providing the performance of a full-tower in a much smaller and lighter package. To achieve this, the Panzerbox packs in a lot of airflow, in the form of two 190mm and one 120mm fans, while the aluminum construction means it tips the scales at 6.3Kg (w/o PSU). You also get room up top to mount a dual radiator and support for 10.5" cards, as well as four 3.5" bays and three 5.25" bays. The removable motherboard tray should also mean installation and upgrades go smoothly. The Panzerbox will be available come late April for a price of $199.99.

Corsair Showing Off Prototype Chassis At CeBit

Category: Cases
Posted: March 5, 2009 12:08PM
Author: Ben Grantham

If you look at the big component manufacturers nowadays, there aren't many that just produce one type of product. For example, most now sell power supplies under their own brands, and when not having a product available in the marketplace means you aren't competing for customer's money it makes sense. Corsair, traditionally a memory producer, expanded into the power supply market with great success and they now look to be aiming for the same thing in the market for PC chassis. It is showing off a prototype full tower case at CeBit in Hannover this week, which on first glance appears to have been well thought out.

Though the case doesn't have a name yet, it does have a few noteworthy features. These include a motherboard tray with numerous wire management openings (with the kind of rubberised grips you see on those designed for water tubing), as well as one large enough to change CPU heatsink backplates without removing the motherboard. There is also space for up to four hot-swappable hard drives accessible through the front panel, space up top to mount a triple radiator and a bottom section for PSU mounting. Naturally, there is no word on what we can expect price wise, but PC World believe it should hit stores in May.

CM Storm Deploys Scout Gaming Chassis

Category: Cases
Posted: March 5, 2009 09:15AM
Author: Ben Grantham

CM Storm, Cooler Master's collaboration with professional gamers, which was behind the recently reviewed Sniper chassis has now introduced its next gaming case, the Scout. Billed as "The True Gaming Chassis" the Scout is built around a solid steel body, with 140mm intake, 140mm top and 120mm rear exhaust fans. Two further 120mm fans can also be mounted to deal with thermal hotspots. The Scout also provides 5 x 3.5" and 4 x 5.25" drive bays, with support for 1.8" and 2.5" SSDs should you need it, as well as I/O panel connectivity for eSATA, Firewire, HD Audio and 4 x USB. The panel also gives you an LED switch to control case lighting. An interesting addition is the StormGuard PCI-bracket, which allows you secure your peripherals, meaning that (as long as you have locked your side panel) nobody can run off with your mouse and keyboard while you're using the bathroom at a LAN party. If you do want to move your whole case, the integrated carry handles should make things easier. Pricing and availability of the Scout chassis wasn't mentioned.

Lian Li Launches PC-Q07 Mini-ITX Chassis

Category: Cases
Posted: February 12, 2009 12:14PM
Author: Ben Grantham

When you want to put together a compact system, it is hard to get much smaller than mini-ITX. Taking that route often means sourcing a lot of specialised cut down sized components such as slimline optical drives and non-standard PSUs. Lian Li's new PC-Q07 chassis allows you to combine a mini-ITX motherboard with standard sized components, such as regular 5.25" optical drives, 3.5" and 2.5" hard drives and ATX power supplies. You get room for one optical drive, two HDD bays (1x3.5" and 1x2.5") along with one full size expansion slot. That all comes in an aluminum chassis, which measures 193mm x 280mm x 208mm (W, H, D) and weighs just 1.1kg. So if you have a few extra components laying around and were considering putting together a mini-ITX system, now you can. The PC-Q07 comes with a MSRP of $69+VAT.

Lian Li Launches PC-A06F Chassis

Category: Cases
Posted: February 4, 2009 03:51PM
Author: Ben Grantham

Last month we mentioned the release of Lian Li's PC-A05N Mini Tower, which used an unconventional PSU placement (down at the front of the case). The PC-A06F follows a similar for factor, but opts for a more standard approach with power supply position, up at the back of the case to push hot air out. The PC-A06F also comes with a front mounted 140mm intake fan and a top mounted 120mm exhaust, so even though it may be compact, cooling capability shouldn't be hit too hard. You also get anti-vibration mountings for your hard drives, 4 5.25" bays (respectable for a case this size) and top panel mounted USB and audio ports. The PC-A06F should be available now for a suggested price of $100+VAT.

Antec Announces NSK 4480 II Mini Tower

Category: Cases
Posted: January 27, 2009 11:47AM
Author: Ben Grantham

Not every system you put together is going to be monster gaming rig, which means you aren't always going to need a huge case with space for extreme cooling (be it air, water or something more exotic). Sometimes you just want something you can drop your components into and be ready to go, and that is where cases like the Antec NSK4480 II come in. Building on the features of the NSK4480, it offers a compact chassis paired with a quality 80Plus certified PSU along with new front panel connections for HD Audio In and Out, as well a thermally advanced chassis air guide to aid cooling. Available in silver or black, the NSK4480(B) II is covered by Antec's 3 year limited warranty and comes in at an estimated price of $109.95.

Lian Li Launches PC-A05N Mini-Tower

Category: Cases
Posted: January 22, 2009 04:57AM
Author: Ben Grantham

A new case from Lian Li is always worth a look and the new PC-A05N is no exception. On first glance it appears to be a pretty standard small tower case, but if you look more closely you might notice something a little unusual. Yes, the PC-A05N has something of a unique internal layout, in that rather than the standard rear PSU mounting position, Lian Li has opted to switch things up make space for it in the lower front of the case, underneath the 5.25" and 3.5" bays. That means the airflow design of the case has been reversed as well, with a 120mm intake fan on the rear and a second 120mm exhaust fan sitting at the front. The idea of this non-standard layout is to allow the case to be compact while remaining easy to work with when installing hardware (you should be able to fit long graphics cards for example). You also get anti-vibration mounts for your hard drives and the kind of materials and workmanship you would expect from Lian Li. The PC-A05N should be available as of now for a recommended price of $95+VAT.

Lian Li Launches Two New Full-Tower Chassis

Category: Cases
Posted: January 6, 2009 07:49PM
Author: Dale Shuck

Lian Li launched two new full-tower enclosures today at the CES show in Las Vegas. Fans of the clean, sleek look typical of Lian Li cases won't be disappointed as both retain the traditional simple elegance for which Lian Li is well-known. The cases, designated PC-B70 and PC-B71, are both all-aluminum with room for plenty of hard drives. The PC-B70 features a left side access HDD cage that can accept seven 3.5 inch hard disk drives secured using a removable HDD bracket with patented vibration reduction system. The PC-B71 is different, in that the lower part of the front bezel an integrated hot swappable SATA cage with a front door that locks. The HDD cage is cooled by two 140mm blue lit LED fans. The fans are filtered with removable, washable nylon filters. The cases are available now at a MSRP of $299.99US for the PC-B70 and $350US for the PC-B71.

Antec Introduces Sonata Elite For Quiet Computing

Category: Cases
Posted: December 15, 2008 11:56AM
Author: Ben Grantham

Antec's Sonata line of cases aims to provide features for those of us who prefer our computers to sound less like a light aircraft on take off. The latest case in the Sonata family has just been introduced, is named the Sonata Elite and comes with many of the features you would expect shoud you be familiar with the others cases in the series, along with some changes. Antec's two layer steel and polycarbonate sound-deadening panels are present, as well as soft silicone gromets to reduce vibrations. Other features include a side intake vent to provide hard drive cooling and a rear slot exhaust blower that should provide more cooling power for hot graphics cards. The Sonata Elite will retail for $119.00 and comes backed with a three year warranty.

NZXT Offering Free Front Fan Assembly For Whisper Case Owners

Category: Cases
Posted: December 9, 2008 11:39AM
Author: Ben Grantham

If you happen to be an owner of NZXT's classic series Whisper silent case, then you will be pleased to hear that NZXT are offering a free front fan assembly should you need to cool some of those high performance (and therefore hot) components. All you have to do is contact NZXT through RMA@nzxt.com and request the part. We reviewed the Whisper case last month and felt it did enough to earn a silver award, so it is great to see NZXT following up with support for those who might need that extra cooling.

update: Added a picture of the fan assembly, so you can see what you are getting.

NZXT Announces Zero 2 Full-Tower Chassis

Category: Cases
Posted: December 2, 2008 11:44AM
Author: Dale Shuck

NZXT today announced the new Zero 2 full-tower steel chassis that's built to take it. Constructed from 1.0mm steel and weighing in at close to 22.5 pounds (10.2kg), the Zero 2 boasts a fully customizable cooling setup with the ability to load the case with up to seven 120mm fans. With four of those fans mounted on the side of the case, the Zero 2 should be able to keep even the largest multi-GPU setups cool. The case also features tool-free HDD mounting, Intel HD Audio and AC’97 Audio capability along with top mounted ports for USB, audio and e-SATA connections. The case is available immediately at a suggested retail price of $99.99US.

Lian-Li Announces Classic PC-9 Mid-Tower Chassis

Category: Cases
Posted: October 13, 2008 10:20AM
Author: Dale Shuck

Lian Li launched it new PC-9 mid-tower chassis today. The PC-9 features the simple, clean look typical of Lian Li and is all-aluminum construction. The front has five 5.25" bays with an additional four 3.5" HDD at the bottom. The hard drive bays are accessible from the front through a locking. Behind that door is a hot-swappable SATA cage cooled by a side-mounted 120mm fan. Exhaust cooling is provided by a 120mm rear fan. Looking inside the case you find rolled edges to eliminate any danger of cutting yourself. To aid in cooling, the case also features a bottom-mounted PSU bay as well as access hole for a water-cooling setup. The included fans also have three-speed fan controllers to keep things cool and quiet. Lian Li also thought to include anti-vibration features for the PSU and hard drives along with easy-to access washable filters behind the front mesh covering the 5.25" bays. The PC-9 is available immediately at a suggested prices of $190US.