BeanTech, ClearPC, SunBeam, and Logisys: Another Look at the Acrylic Arena

Logisys CS888CL Construction

Logisys' has a product line packed with cases and mod-worthy accessories from specialty fan grills to custom windowed side panels. It basically has something for everyone when it comes to case modding, but it doesn't stop there. Logisys not only sells mods, but also cases to stick them in. Two examples are their clear cases, the CS888UVBL and the CS888CL, which we had the pleasure of working with.

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The CS888CL came assembled and packed in thick styrofoam to keep from damaging during the shipment. The acrylic came not only assembled, but filled with LED case fans, 5 to be exact, all 80mm. One sits at the front towards the bottom as an intake. We learned from past, non-acrylic cases that a filter is a necessary component when it comes to air intakes. In a clear case, an air filter is even more important, since any dust and debris that enters the case can be seen throughout. The CS888CL, however, does not include a filter, which may require it to be cleaned more often. There is another fan at the top of the chassis, one at the back below the power supply, and the final two 80mm case fans on the left side panel, side-by-side.

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One thing that we noticed when installing the OCZ power supply was that it would not fit into the CS888CL while the top fan was in place. We had to remove that fan to mount the power supply properly. Though the OCZ that we are now using for our test bed is of the over-sized flavor, we thought case manufacturers should take this into consideration, since most newer power supplies from some of the bigger names come in that size.

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