Chassis

Do-it-yourself PC chassis manufacturers continue to bring new products to market at a steady pace.  While many such manufacturers gear the bulk of their offerings to the mid-level and enthusiast market, some companies have recognized the need for more budget-builder-friendly versions, especially for gamers. Cougar was founded in 2007, and their “Passion X Innovation” philosophy has produced many functional, user-oriented …

It is not often that you find a product that is as strikingly gorgeous as it is functional, especially when it takes the form of a PC chassis. As we introduced previously, INWIN recently released the 901 Mini-ITX PC Chassis, and we have the opportunity to take an in-depth look. At the same time, INWIN released the 904 ATX chassis …

Cougar, a global producer of stylish and well-designed PC peripherals, is announcing its latest mid-tower PC enclosure, a rugged-design case geared towards gamers called the MX300.  The front panel of the MX300 features a honeycomb and mesh combination that allows for superior airflow to keep your gaming rig running cool and efficient.  Cougar’s goal is to achieve a new “spirit” …

In Taiwan today, InWin announced that they are releasing their newest Mini-ITX PC Chassis. This gorgeous chassis features a single, 4mm thin, piece of curved aluminum that houses two-pieces of tinted, tempered glass for side panels. The side panels still remain easily removable with four large thumbscrews. To match it’s great looking exterior, the 901 is accompanied by exceptional space …

Xigmatek is a name that has been around for a few years now making everything from CPU coolers to power supplies to fans to cases. Xigmatek has always made cases with unique styling that sets them apart from everyone else. Their latest release is no different. The Aquila is a small cube-like case that will hold a Micro-ATX or Mini-ITX system …

Since 1992, Cooler Master has produced many high quality chassis, and the CM Storm Stryker can be added to that list! The focal point of the CM Storm series was that of the gamer enthusiast, and all of the design aspects of the Stryker reflect that focus. In short, this is a massive, fully-featured gaming chassis that can satisfy the …

The mid-tower PC case market is a very crowded segment, so differentiating yourself from the competition is what is going to be required in order to become a successful product.  Even the sub-category of “gaming” mid-tower PC case is becoming populated with dozens of choices.  When we drill even further down to the sub-sub-category of “budget” “gaming” mid-tower PC case, …

Fractal Design has been in the chassis market for some time now, and those familiar with the name should instantly relate it with the words “minimalistic” and “professional”. The Swedish company has always strived to make more of less, while keeping their products aesthetically pleasing. The shear elegance of the Fractal Design Define XL R2 Black Pearl chassis then, makes it a …

Rosewill has been gaining steam lately as a solid manufacturer of computer peripherals, and that did not slow down the least at Computex 2013. We saw the unveiling of Rosewill’s first digital modular power supply in the EPOCH, alongside the CAPSTONE and TACHYON. The NEUTRON, STEALTH, THRONE, and Rise gaming chassis were up next, followed by the upgraded RK-9000 mechanical keyboards …

Corsair is starting Computex 2013 off with style as it has unwrapped two new additions to the Carbide line – Air 540 and 330R. Prioritizing airflow and silence respectively, the Air 540 is definitely the more unique of the two. The cube-shaped perforated design allows support for up to EATX-sized motherboards. As seen by the quad GPU set-up, the Air 540 has …