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Closer Look:::...
Before
we dive inside, here's a look at that awful side window.
Being made from regular plastic means it was possible to
mold it into a tray-like shape. This is in turn pressed
into the aperture where small tabs on its edge secure it.
The fact that it's easily removed makes it easy to clean
and, with any luck, easy to replace when Chenbro release
a better version. A slightly colour-tinted version may even
help camouflage the hazy plastic used.
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Side Window
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With the offending panel removed, things look far more
hopeful inside. The brightwork is nicely finished, always
a plus with a side window, and construction looks solid
and neat.
Those two oval cutouts in the motherboard tray are to help
with hiding (stealthing) your cables and wires, though it
does mean you can't slide the tray out very far for maintenance
later on.
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Internal View
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The drive cages extend from top to bottom offering four
external 5.25" bays, two external 2.5" bays and
five internal 5.25" bays. All external drive locations
use tool-less quick-release fittings which we'll look more
closely at later.
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Internal View
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At the rear is a pre-fitted 120mm fan with RPM sensor wire,
though this is kind of pointless if you use the included
power adapter as it won't function. Chenbro should give
a power rating for the fan so you at least know if it's
safe to run off a motherboard fan header.
Seven expansion slots are available, each fitted with a
vented blank and secured using thumbscrews. A small support
shelf is used beneath the power supply aperture, making
the ability to change it from the rear all the handier.
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Internal View
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At the top of the case is the quick-release 92mm fan retainer.
Being clear you can use an illuminated fan and let it cast
its glow throughout the case innards.
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Internal View
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