Aspire X-Qpack impressions

[MX2]

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Wow! This little case is one of the best MATX cases I have ever had the pleasure of building

Had a customer specify this case when the order was placed. I have seen the pics and seen other builds online, but never had the up close and personals with it until now.

Case arrived from NewEgg 10 days late and with a cracked/broken side panel window, but NewEgg has sent (still waiting for it) a replacement window at their cost. So in the end, no biggie I guess.

Other than that, the case is beautiful. Wire routing wasnt an issue. The PSU is pre-sleeved. The case is sturdy and takes up so much less room than what I am used to. Slide out mobo tray is a big plus as always. The PSU fan and rear mounted 120mm fan are quiet and seem to be efficient at doing their respective jobs. Front temp readout/sensors for the CPU and HD really make it look good.

If you are considering a MATX build, I highly recommend this one:thumbsup:

I am actually a little sad I dont own one for myself

 

[Brock123]

I got one and love it I like that you can fit a normal size psu in it.

 

[Zepper]

I like that case a lot too. But I prefer the Chenming 118 version without any windows (or you can get it with one window if you like). My next mATX project will be in one of those.

.bh.

 

[Spike]

This is the case I am looking at for a HTPC build with a AXP 3200+ setup. My big concern is cooling as the AXP's run a bit on the warm side but that is the extra processors that I have lying around. Hopefully with a yate-loon on the back and possibly a modified PSU I can still cool it enough.

Is the blue glow really annoying/bright? I might consider a windowless one if that is the case (or cut the cables to the LED's).

-spike

 

[Saint Nick]

I love my XQpack

 

[Blain]

Is the handle sturdy enough to carry the weight of the case fully loaded?

 

[MX2]

Originally posted by: Blain
Is the handle sturdy enough to carry the weight of the case fully loaded?

Yes. Of course I didnt grab it and lift it like it was a sack of potatoes, but the handle supports the weight just fine

 

[Blain]

I ask because some reviews I've read said the handle felt weak and they wouldn't trust it with big $$ worth of parts inside.

 

[MX2]

Originally posted by: Blain
I ask because some reviews I've read said the handle felt weak and they wouldn't trust it with big $$ worth of parts inside.

I read all those reviews. They also said the PSU was junk, but I had no problems with the PSU either. I take alot of those NewEgg reviews with a grain of salt if you know what I mean

 

[imported_OrSin]

Does anyone have any real pictures of it.
They look so plastic and cheap in all the company pictures.
I was looking at the chem too but recently they even have side windows.

Any picture users have would be great. I like the silver stone sugo but they cost twice as much.

 

[Blain]

Originally posted by: OrSin
Does anyone have any real pictures of it.
They look so plastic and cheap in all the company pictures.
I was looking at the chem too but recently they even have side windows.

Any picture users have would be great. I like the silver stone sugo but they cost twice as much.

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[imported_OrSin]

Pictures alittle grainy, but I decide on the black one with no windows.
I got my vidoe card in the mail al ready and my dads computer is dieing so I need to pass down my old one to him. Time just bit the bullet.

I will try to post some pictures too when I get it.

 

[VooDooAddict]

Originally posted by: Blain

Originally posted by: OrSin
Does anyone have any real pictures of it.
They look so plastic and cheap in all the company pictures.
I was looking at the chem too but recently they even have side windows.

Any picture users have would be great. I like the silver stone sugo but they cost twice as much.

MX2times does...
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Here
Here
And here

Thanks for the pics. With parts in there once can get a better impression of the size. For those that have them ... anyone using an aftermarket CPU Cooler? and which ones fit? Thanks.

 

[MX2]

Sorry for the quality of the pics guys, I was in a hurry and I only have a basic camera

 

[Zap]

Originally posted by: Spike
This is the case I am looking at for a HTPC build with a AXP 3200+ setup. My big concern is cooling as the AXP's run a bit on the warm side but that is the extra processors that I have lying around.

Why don't you sell that CPU? You can probably make enough selling it to get a low end Sempron socket 754. Put that on a $60 Biostar Geforce6100 and overclock the snot out of it and it will outperform the AXP 3200+ plus run nice and cool - oh yeah, plus you can use PCIe video cards.

 

[Spike]

Originally posted by: Zap

Originally posted by: Spike
This is the case I am looking at for a HTPC build with a AXP 3200+ setup. My big concern is cooling as the AXP's run a bit on the warm side but that is the extra processors that I have lying around.

Why don't you sell that CPU? You can probably make enough selling it to get a low end Sempron socket 754. Put that on a $60 Biostar Geforce6100 and overclock the snot out of it and it will outperform the AXP 3200+ plus run nice and cool - oh yeah, plus you can use PCIe video cards.

While that is a nice suggestion, I am not really worried about speed though the running cooler is nice. Basically to make this work all I have to buy is the case and a mobo. I have the AXP, 1gb ram, fans, and a 6800GT @ ultra speeds for the computer. Throw in a Chaintech sound card and I would be good to go.

If I went 754 I would have to get a new mobo, cpu, and vid card and I could probably only make $40-50 on the CPU. I would also be suprised if a low end skt 754 could outperform a AXP 3200+, even overclocked. My main gaming rig is a AXP 3200+ and I play all the latest games @ 1680x1050 (exept FEAR, that was a system killer).

-spike

 

[robphelan]

Originally posted by: VooDooAddict

Originally posted by: Blain

Originally posted by: OrSin
Does anyone have any real pictures of it.
They look so plastic and cheap in all the company pictures.
I was looking at the chem too but recently they even have side windows.

Any picture users have would be great. I like the silver stone sugo but they cost twice as much.

MX2times does...
Here
Here
Here
And here

Thanks for the pics. With parts in there once can get a better impression of the size. For those that have them ... anyone using an aftermarket CPU Cooler? and which ones fit? Thanks.

i have the zalman 7000Cu in there and it fits fine..

i would highly recommend the windowless case, though.. i bought one w/windows and they're all scratched up from constantly removing to change components.

 

[Spike]

Originally posted by: robphelan

Originally posted by: VooDooAddict

Originally posted by: Blain

Originally posted by: OrSin
Does anyone have any real pictures of it.
They look so plastic and cheap in all the company pictures.
I was looking at the chem too but recently they even have side windows.

Any picture users have would be great. I like the silver stone sugo but they cost twice as much.

MX2times does...
Here
Here
Here
And here

Thanks for the pics. With parts in there once can get a better impression of the size. For those that have them ... anyone using an aftermarket CPU Cooler? and which ones fit? Thanks.

i have the zalman 7000Cu in there and it fits fine..

i would highly recommend the windowless case, though.. i bought one w/windows and they're all scratched up from constantly removing to change components.

Hmm, good point. I do alot of swapping so scratched sides would probably happen to me as well. Thanks for pointing that out.

-spike