Alienware Hydraulic Case?

[anonymouschris]

I have always wanted this case, but have not read any reviews on it. Does anyone know how this case performs? Does it have a sliding motherboard tray? How is the airflow...basically. can you please let me know the pros and cons of the case.

THANKS!

 

[damocles]

Look at the customer reviews here

and the review of its larger brother here

It does have a slide out mobo tray, is solidly built and looks very nice. However in terms of airflow they aren't the best. especially when the front door is down.

At the end of the day it is probably better than most 'generic cases' but it isn't going to cool as well as an Antec SX1030. The price is good, and the styling will impress your friends.

 

[Phunktion]

The Antec 1000 series is the other Alienware case.. much better for overclocking and just better built in general.. I have owned both so trust me on this.. the appeal of the hydraulic door wears off after awhile plus mine stopped dropping down smoothly after only 2 months..
Either way though it's an OK case but not the best..

 

[SWScorch]

I built a system for a friend with this case. It was a decent case, not as good as the FK-320 but pretty nice. Aitflow is nice, has adequate room for the mobo and pwer leads and stuff.

 

[anonymouschris]

thanks a lot guys. the info really helped. i have owned the antec myself, and loved it as well. justed wanted a change, thats all.

 

[tommigsr]

it's a pretty nice case in my opinion, very easy to install. just built one with black cdrom/cdr/floppy. looks very SLEEK