Premium 2525 Black ATX Mid-Tower Case with Ultra X-Connect 400W power supply
This deal is a combination of a decent case with a more than respectable power supply. With the rebates available, it comes to a price which is hard to beat.
The standard sized ATX tower case provides enough room for expansion in terms of slots drive bays.
It is constructed from steal, which is the best bet for a case that comes in this price range. Steel is heavier, but a little more sturdy than an aluminum case. With cheaper aluminum cases the aluminum is very thin to save on cost, which makes it flimsy.
At a glance these are the features of this case…
- 4 DVD drive sized bays
- 2 floppy drive sized bays
- 4 internal bays for hard drives (2 when allowing for spacing)
- 2 USB Ports
- 1 Firewire port
- 2 Audio ports
The external ports are located at the front of the case, very close to the top of the front panel. This is a convenient position for easy access if the case is stored low, like next to your work table.
My favorite thing about this case is that it can use two 12 inch fans.
Why is that such a good thing?
Cases need lots of cooling to keep the hot parts inside from getting too hot. This is achieved by pushing air through the case by using fans. The trouble is that fans make noise, and with anywhere up to 4 8 inch fans or more, your computer can sound more like a jet.
One 12 inch fan moves as much air as two 8 inch fans, but make around the same amount of noise. So two 12 inch can take the place of four 8 inch, but cut the noise in half.
I have reviewed the Ultra power supply before. It looks cool, operates fine and the removable cables are a godsend. The original review can be found at .
The benefits of this system include…
- Big fans for lower noise
- Convenient USB, Firewire, Audio plug location
- Decent looks
- Great price with X-Connect power supply
Cons…
- Only 1 fan included (you’ll need to buy the second seperately)