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Written by Randy Torio
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Saturday, 11 June 2005 |
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Nextherm ICS 8200 Continued
The placement of the USB ports,
Firewire port, and
external sound connections are at the top of the case. This placement is
optimal for people who like their cases on the floor, but I prefer to keep
my PC on the desk. The wires for the ports inside the case are also an added
distraction for both airflow and wire management. The front panel LCD and
power readout was protected with a thin plastic film. We’ll go more in depth
regarding the LCD readout display later in the review.
The front is composed of a door that covers four 5.25” bay
spaces and two 3.5” spaces. The door also covers the power and reset
switch, which is a smart move for users with young children who do not want
their PC to be tampered with. The bottom of the front bezel is composed of
perforated metal to provide enough airflow for the AC unit, but also acts as
a filter to prevent dust from entering the case.
One
flaw I immediately noticed was the lackluster paint job. I found a few scratches during the review and I
don't recall mishandling
the case in any fashion. Sytrin should definitely utilize stronger
paint if they plan to market this case for high-end users. At least
put on some clear coat for a shiny look and added protection.
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