Mid-Tower Mega Roundup
by Joshua Buss on September 8, 2005 12:05 AM EST- Posted in
- Cases/Cooling/PSUs
Sunbeam Trio
Still, at the relatively cheap end of the spectrum is Sunbeam's Trio case. As the time of writing, it was available for as little as $70 online. For the most part, the Trio looks more like a gamer's case, but this doesn't mean that it couldn't appeal to a slightly more mature crowd either.
Opening the large plastic front door gives us a look at the four optical bays, two floppy bays, power and reset buttons and LEDs.
There are a couple of things to point out about the back exhaust, the first of which is the perforation. While the holes certainly look big enough, there's actually just about as much metal here as space for air to pass through, which is a less efficient design than the spacious hexagon cutouts that other cases have in this roundup.
To get a better idea of what the Trio looks like from the side, we're going to jump immediately to some pictures of the case with the test bed fully installed.
Still, at the relatively cheap end of the spectrum is Sunbeam's Trio case. As the time of writing, it was available for as little as $70 online. For the most part, the Trio looks more like a gamer's case, but this doesn't mean that it couldn't appeal to a slightly more mature crowd either.
Click to enlarge.
Opening the large plastic front door gives us a look at the four optical bays, two floppy bays, power and reset buttons and LEDs.
Click to enlarge.
There are a couple of things to point out about the back exhaust, the first of which is the perforation. While the holes certainly look big enough, there's actually just about as much metal here as space for air to pass through, which is a less efficient design than the spacious hexagon cutouts that other cases have in this roundup.
Click to enlarge.
To get a better idea of what the Trio looks like from the side, we're going to jump immediately to some pictures of the case with the test bed fully installed.
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Phantronius - Friday, September 9, 2005 - link
My P180 is the last case I'll ever buy. I love you Antec!!!leviathan19 - Friday, September 9, 2005 - link
the 1200 is deeper yes but is still mid tower class it fixes the psu problems and more space is always better for work with itZepper - Friday, September 9, 2005 - link
Re. cases that come with PSUs. Either rate the PSU too or deduct the portion of the price that the PSU represents from the case price so you are comparing apples to apples price wise.. And I don't care for the looks of a lot of the cases on the market either. But beauty is in the eye of the beholder. My case is a Silverstone Berserker which many think is fugly...
.bh.
kmmatney - Thursday, September 8, 2005 - link
I don't see why people make such a big deal out of aluminum cases. In my experience, they are flimsier and louder than steal cases, and more prone to rattle. I don't see why anyone would pay so much money for one...at80eighty - Thursday, September 8, 2005 - link
DRTFA yet, so forgive me if its been coveredYou guys have any leads on cases with more fans?
with the new VGA's and CPU's i think a cooler case than a cooler-looking case is a better investment..
any pointers people?
johnsonx - Thursday, September 8, 2005 - link
RTFA, and no forgiveness for you!The Antec P180 is a quiet cooling dream I think. I looked at one on display over at Fry's and just about wet myself. Then I looked at the price tag and decided to stick with my old, free, boring, beige case. But if the price is no objection, I can't imagine purchasing anything else.
at80eighty - Thursday, September 8, 2005 - link
thanx mate! the p180 looks pretty sweet! the price is OK (just about) for me :)plus it doesnt have that HEY LOOK AT ME IM AN ATTENTION WHORE!!! look.
/hope this case shows up in my part of the world :-(
Cygni - Thursday, September 8, 2005 - link
I saw one case that i would even consider putting next to my desk.If you are supporting the case mfts making these hideous beasts by buying them, i personally hate you.
leviathan19 - Thursday, September 8, 2005 - link
why they used this one the 1200 is a better version and fix the psu problem...there is missing the pc75b and the TT shark those are nice cases too
OvErHeAtInG - Thursday, September 8, 2005 - link
The 1200 is much deeper, for extended-atx boards I think. Definitely not something I would get except for a big duallie rig.