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Lian Li Launches Curvaceous PC-Q30 Mini ITX Computer Case

Posted 05/15/2013 at 8:53am | by Paul Lilly

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A case with curves.

If Leisure Suit Larry was the type to build his own small form factor (SFF) PC, we have little doubt he'd pick Lian Li's new PC-Q30 enclosure. After all, he's into curves, and the PC-Q30 obliges with a funky design that, once again, proves Lian Li isn't afraid to try something different. With its curved shaped design and large acrylic front window, Lian Li says its fully aluminum chassis is ready and willing to give onlookers a view of what it's packing inside.

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BitFenix Expands Prodigy Case Color Options

Posted 05/08/2013 at 10:46am | by Paul Lilly

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A colorful mini-ITX case line.

Maybe you already saw that BitFenix offers a mini-ITX case family (Prodigy) and thought to yourself, "Self, if only the darn thing came in green or blue, I'd totally be sold!" If that sounds at all familiar, then (A) you may want to construct an aluminum foil deflector beanie to prevent BitFenix from continuing to read your mind, or (B) think up other ideas you'd like to see BitFenix implement, the company is listening.

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Enermax Adds Coenus Case to Mid-Tower Lineup

Posted 04/04/2013 at 9:28am | by Paul Lilly

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Enermax named its sci-fi looking case after a Greek general.

Coenus is remembered as a faithful and fearless general of Alexander the Great, and nearly 1,700 years later, he finally has a computer case named after him. Would he approve of Enermax's namesake chassis? That's something we'll let the scholars debate, but as far as we're concerned, the latest mid-tower from Enermax looks like a solid option on paper (we haven't played with one in person), provided you're a fan of the aggressive aesthetics.

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Enermax Announces Fulmo ST Mid-Tower Computer Case

Posted 03/25/2013 at 8:41am | by Paul Lilly

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You can fit a 280mm radiator into Enermax's Fulmo ST chassis.

Enermax today dropped us a note to let us know it has a new flagship mid-tower enclosure, the Fulmo ST. Built with versatility and cooling in mind, the Fulmo ST has 32mm of clearance to hide your gnarly mess of cables in the back where they're out of sight and, more importantly, unable to impede the case's airflow. And if you're into water cooling, there's enough room on top to accommodate a 240mm or 280mm radiator, Enermax says.

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Is XFX Getting Into Case Design?

Posted 03/05/2013 at 11:36am | by Paul Lilly

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XFX may be looking to expand beyond graphics cards and power supplies.

CeBIT, the world's leading high-tech event, officially kicked off today in Hanover, Germany, and we're already seeing some interesting developments emerge from the convention. One of them is an aluminum computer case from none other than XFX Force, a company most people associate with graphics cards, power supplies, and an assortment of accessories. Lo and behold, it looks like XFX is interested in adding case design to its resume.

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Thermaltake's Urban S21 Computer Case Sticks to Simplicity

Posted 03/01/2013 at 10:28am | by Paul Lilly

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A metal brushed front door hides the the optical drive bays.

Thermaltake's press releases always leave a lot to be desired, but one thing it made clear in announcing its new Urban S21 mid-tower is that it's designed for users who look for "everything but a flamboyant appearance." In other words, simplicity and understated elegance is the name of the game, as opposed to over-the-top aesthetics that scream, "Hey, look at me!" Playing a key role in Thermaltake's design is the use of brushed metal.

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Cooler Master Releases CM Storm Scout 2 Advanced Mid-Tower Gaming Case

Posted 02/27/2013 at 12:01pm | by Paul Lilly

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The Scout 2 Advanced ships in new Ghost White and Midnight Black color options.

Cooler Master is relaunching its CM Storm Scout 2 mid-tower enclosure with a new "Advanced" edition. What's different about it? Well, it now comes in two new color options, Ghost White and Midnight Black, a decision Cooler Master made based on user feedback. The Ghost White version also comes with two limited edition Ghost White fans with white LEDs in the front of the chassis, as well as an additional rear exhaust fan.

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Lian Li Rethinks the Motherboard Tray, Launches PC-9N Chassis

Posted 02/22/2013 at 9:55am | by Paul Lilly

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The PC-9N uses a railing mount design in place of a traditional motherboard tray.

Lian Li has a new take on the motherboard tray of old. Rather than use a slab of steel with a single CPU cutout, the motherboard tray in the PC-9N features several rectangular cutouts, giving way to what Lian Li calls a "railing mount" design. This is supposed to help with thermal performance, as it allows air to flow up and under the motherboard, and also provides additional cable routing options.

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NCASE M1: An Ambitious Attempt to Mold a Mini ITX Case for Enthusiasts

Posted 02/14/2013 at 7:22am | by Paul Lilly

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What started off as a two-man pipe dream is now a crowdfunding campaign with backing from Lian Li.

Desktop PCs are shrinking, and if you need evidence of that, just take a look at Intel's Next Unit of Computing (NUC) to see where mainstream systems are ultimately headed. Where does that leave power users and gamers? Well, there still exists a healthy array of full tower desktops and enthusiast-grade components, but for those who want to venture into smaller territory, the next frontier might be the mini ITX form factor. Dell's already gone there with its Alienware X51 PC, but why stop there? Two guys from [H]ardOCP's forums asked themselves the same question, and the answer they came up with is that if they want a mini ITX case intended for PC enthusiasts, they'd need to design it themselves. And so they did.

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Fractal Design Announces Arc Midi R2 Computer Case

Posted 01/24/2013 at 10:56am | by Paul Lilly

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Arc Midi R2 will be available to purchase in March for $110.

Fractal Design is bringing back its Arc Midi enclosure for an encore performance. Now in its second act (we awarded the original an 8/10 verdict), the new Arc Mini R2 once again has high-performance computer systems in mind and is able to accommodate "even the thickest radiators in both the top and front panels without extensive modifications." If you're not interested in wartercooling, Fractal Design includes three Silent Series R2 fans along with an integrated fan controller.

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A case with curves.

A colorful mini-ITX case line.

Enermax named its sci-fi looking case after a Greek general.

You can fit a 280mm radiator into Enermax's Fulmo ST chassis.

XFX may be looking to expand beyond graphics cards and power supplies.

A metal brushed front door hides the the optical drive bays.

The Scout 2 Advanced ships in new Ghost White and Midnight Black color options.

The PC-9N uses a railing mount design in place of a traditional motherboard tray.

What started off as a two-man pipe dream is now a crowdfunding campaign with backing from Lian Li.

Arc Midi R2 will be available to purchase in March for $110.

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