Excellent cases from an unexpected source - Rosewill

[Zepper]

Hey emily,

Be more specific. Most of the Rosewill cases are low-end items, but they aren't priced as if they were much better than they really are. The ones under discussion here are well above Rosewill's average in functionality.

Yes, the choice of name is unfortunate. No acounting for asian tastes... Have you seen some of thier brand names for stuff like toothpaste etc.?

.bh.

 

[StevenNevets]

Originally posted by: Zepper
a. OP, That Rosewill case is not a really good deal unless you think the different front is worth the extra $7 or so (shipped) over the Antec SLK-3000B from provantage.com . They are identical cases other than the bezel.
b. AFAIC, the different appearance is worth the extra. That Antec front has been around at least since the 3700AMB came out - getting tiresome. The case has the same drawbacks as the 3000B which are that the door hinges are probably fragile (so be careful with it), and it could use another inch or so of depth so long add-on cards won't impinge on the hard drives or vice-versa.
c. Other than that, you can't beat the casitude for the money.

a. But that's just it... I do think it's worth $7 - hell people spend hundreds on fancy looking cases, I just think it looks realy nice
b. I dislike that Antec look
c. you are talking about the Rosewill there, arn't you?

 

[VinDSL]

Well, I do declare, Mr StevenNevets!

I didn't think you would be attacked in this thread. Live n' learn! :Q

Zepper: Maybe you could provide 'us' with a short list of Zepper Certified Rosewill cases...

*edit*

Backtracking, the ONLY Rosewill cases you recommend are:

• R560x series

• R6Axx series

Is that correct?

 

[Zepper]

SteveN,
c - I include the Antec 3000, the Rosewill 6A series, the Compucase/HEC 6A and any other case based on the same design including some Thermaltakes. All except the Tts are in the $35. + or - range w/o PSU before shipping. The Tt Tsunami version is made of aluminum so I guess the higher price is somewhat justified. Truly value incarnate.

Vin,

Correct. The 6A series and the 560x series. The other Rosewills suffer from various shortcomings. Thin metal (as little as 0.5mm) and/or poorer quality like SGCC (made from recycled tin cans - while SECC is mostly new metal). No ease of assembly features (toolless, removable HDD cages, drive rails etc.). Some of them have at least 120F/R and could be modded fairly easiy to add some of the missing features (like some HDD vibe isolation) - but the chosen ones include them.

I just went and looked more closely at some other Rosewil models and it looks like some of them would be usable in a budget system. I don't much care for bundled PSUs but some have the Coolmax (but others have the bottom-feeding L&C). Some look to have toolless drive locks similar to the Centurions. Most have plastic bezels while the Centurions have at least some aluminum in or on the bezels. You just have to have knowledge of what constitutes a good case and PSU so you don't get burned. While the 560x and 6A series are well known quantities.

.bh.

 

[VinDSL]

Originally posted by: Zepper
Correct. The 6A series and the 560x series. The other Rosewills suffer from various shortcomings...

Thanks! You've restored my faith in you!

It was getting a little shakey there...

 

[Zepper]

bump

 

[Zepper]

bump again for new eyes

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[Zepper]

Bump for Instant Savings at the Egg on many of my selected models

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[crucibelle]

Hi everyone,

I was disappointed when I noticed that the Compucase I wanted (from Directron) had been discontinued. Then I found another perfect case for 'me' and I even like it better than the Compucase... it's the Rosewill R6AU6-BK. Right now, it's only 29.99 on NewEgg + around $16 shipping, I think. Great deal. It does remind me a lot of the Compucase one that used to be available on Directron.

 

[MichaelD]

I think the Rosewill R5604-BK is a great case for the money. I personally think side panel vents do more damage than good for airflow, but at this pricepoint, duck tape would work wonders sealing the hole up from the inside.

120mm fans, sturdy construction, good layout, good appearance and the top IO ports even have a cover! Just like a similarly-spec'ed Antec, but for much less money.

That said, I just got a P180 and am very, very happy with it. HUGE upgrade from my 10-year-old Antec 1040 case! :Q

 

[ShockwaveVT]

I picked up a Rosewill R6AAR6-SL (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16811147045 when they were on sale for $29.99 + shipping (about $47 total)

Quick review.
Overall: 8/10 only really lacks in the interior fit & finish
Value: 9.5/10 nice small mid-tower for a nice low price (regularly on sale for $29.99 + shipping)

Interior Design: 8/10
- comes with 1 120mm fan at the rear (mine came with a Yate Loon D12SH-12 88cfm) and a mounting bracket in front of the HDD cage for another 120mm.
- adjustable depth CPU intake duct. also possible to mount a 92mm fan instead of the intake duct
- holds up to 5 HDD in cage directly behind front 120mm fan easy to space 2-3 HDD to leave room for large graphics cards. (might not be enough room for an 8800 without removing the large HDD cage and using the small 3.5" cage for HDD mounting)
- good space behind drive stack for wire management, overall very good case for wire management and airflow
- front panel connections long enough to allow for some wire management.
- spring-thumbscrew for removing HDD cage

Interior Fit & Finish: 6/10
- very few sharp edges to cut/scrape yourself on, a few hidden away where they would only be encountered by serious wire-managers.
- screw holes line up very will with motherboard, drives, etc
- PSU mounting required bending and squeezing to get the PSU fitted properly
- HDD and 3.5" cages deformed resulting in a tight fit. That's better than loose fitting and all mounting points were still usable.

Exterior Design: 9/10
- four front-bezel USB ports
- spring-thumbscrews for removing left side panel
- front bezel includes air filter
- rear of case includes lock-loops for securing side panel

Exterior Fit & Finish: 8/10
- good paint job, but not particularly thick
- side panels fit perfectly with little to no ?wiggle room?
- front bezel solidly constructed, not particularly difficult to remove

 

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[latino666]

I might just get the R5604 myself. Nice to see good things about it.

 

[chuckm]

I'm goin' with this, really like the features and the look.

http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16811147038

Thanks for all the info.

 

[Frintin]

I did this Rosewill R5604-BK case for my new computer. Got it int other day and started filling it up with parts.

1. BIG CASE! As deep as most other mid tower designs but much taller!
2. Nice design.
3. The black on the case is a nice clean finish and very uniform (it is not high gloss.) Silver looks nice especially around the front grill design!
4. Nearly perfect alignment of all parts.
5. Funky trim around power supply opening (little slits cut around the opening like you were going to do some crimping.)
6. Floppy drive bay is a beotch to get up into (do all your connecting before hand and slide the drive in from the front. Edit: PM set me straight on the floppy drive housing swinging out! Works like a champ if you use it that way!)
7. Motherboard standoffs are built in for ATX compliant motherboards, and are threaded perfectly (screws go in as smooth as any I have seen.)
8. There is room for sneaky cable routing behind the motherboard tray on the right side of case, but you are going to have to cut the lip off the top to get any wires past it into the open space.
9. Tiny mesh filters on front and rear fans is nice.
10. Front bezel easy to remove on left side, little tough to find the clips on the right side.
11. Sliding drive rails have nifty pins to use with em and rubber grommets in all the holes!

Some things I encountered with my build:
1. My Hiper power supply is not designed to fit the power supply opening. Hiper decided to place their fan grill screws about 3/8" up and to the right of where Rosewill decided their opening would be (top left screw and top right screw are a bit behind the metal edge of power supply opening.) The screws on the power supply are not flush with the surface of the power supply either so the power supply does not fit flush with the back of the case (tiny tiny distance between power supply and case back though.)
2. Placing Intel DG965WH motherboard into the case was a dream! Simply held the edges and lowered down into case without tilting it and jockeying it around to butt up against the IO panel! I already mentioned how beautifully done the motherboard standoffs were done. 9 motherboard standoffs used to provide excellent support!
3. The sliding drive rails are solid serious hunks of metal! They are definitely not thin crap and fit my Western Digital hard drive and Samsung DVD drive fine.


I am totally impressed with the Rosewill case I just got from Newegg! Sure I wrote a lot of stuff but the bottom line is this case cost me next to nothing ($57 bucks total with shipping.)

Thanks to all who made mention of Rosewill on the forums!

 

[Zepper]

I'm glad you like the R5604 - your notes almost tempted me to sell my new case off and go back to my trusty 5604. And you have PM.

.bh.

 

[Zepper]

for MSM

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[Zepper]

bump for new case seekers.

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[Tullphan]

Does Rosewill make a case with a removable right-side panel for those of us wanting to route wires behind the motherboard?

 

[Zepper]

You mean besides the 5600 series? The 600 series uses those plastic clips to hold both sides on and the R6A series looks like the right side should be removable but is pop-riveted for some reason. Perhaps the holes could be tapped or a 6 or 8 sheet metal screw used if the rivets are drilled out. And Rosewill responds pretty well to their email requests for info - probably be quickest. techsupport@rosewill.com, plus they have an 800 number.

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[Tullphan]

Does both the 5601 & 5605 have the right side panel riveted on?

 

[Zepper]

AFAIK, neither do. Both sides are removable with screws on the 5600 series, but they don't supply thumb screws. They don't use normal hex/phillips case screws either so they can look like rivets in more distant pictures.

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[Tullphan]

Any idea as to "roominess" behind the motherboard mounting panel for hiding wires/cables?

 

[Zepper]

There is approx. 1/4 inch between the side pan and the right door - the raised areas you see are closer to the door. There is a similar space between the right side of the 5" drive rack and the side pan and there are three ports in that part but they have sharp edges - need to protect if you plan to use with wires - normally just access for drive screws if needed/wanted. Wires put down into that channel between the bay side and the side pan come out in the HDD cage. There is only one exit from behind the mobo pan and that is below the PSU support but more could easily be made if desired. There are several places in the side of the HDD cage where wires could exit. I consider the 5600 better than average for wire management opportunities, but you may have to lengthen the wires to take advantage of it depending on where your header connectors are located.

Here is a pic so you can judge for yourself:
http://i52.photobucket.com/alb...R5604RightSideOpen.jpg

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[Zepper]

Bump for new info added

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