Hey guys so we need some feedback from you guys regarding a casing we are thinking of introducing. Since pakgamers is so strict on no advertising hence i wouldnt specify where or who is introducing this case (duh!!) . I am stuck between two models and i would want your opinion on which one you would want to see here.
Casings are from
Those of you who dont know about this company, well they have recently came into being and are taking over the casing market really fast. Their first case was a huge hit and basically almost all products that they have are quite good.
First up is.
Bitfenix Colossus NoN Window Version
Internal Shot
This is their top of the line case and comes in two different LED colour variants. BLUE AND RED or GREEN AND RED (AMD & NVIDIA?)
Casing is full tower, comes with LED Switches with which you can select either of the two available colours, LED's can be switched off completely as well for those who like to sleep in the dark. Below is the spec sheet of this case.
Next up is Bitfenix Colossus Window Version
Internal Shot
Thisversion is without the LED's on the side panel (only at the front) and DO NOT have the option to switch colours (comes in red and green only). LED's can be switched off completely though and another draw back of this version is the lack of USB 3.0 front panel ports. This has 4 USB 2.0 whereas the non window version has 2x USB 3.0 and 2x USB 2.0 ports. Spec sheet of this case is
Now let me list the pro's and cons seperately once again for both casing so its easier for you guys to see the diff
Pro's of NON Window Version
Casings are from
Those of you who dont know about this company, well they have recently came into being and are taking over the casing market really fast. Their first case was a huge hit and basically almost all products that they have are quite good.
First up is.
Bitfenix Colossus NoN Window Version
Internal Shot
This is their top of the line case and comes in two different LED colour variants. BLUE AND RED or GREEN AND RED (AMD & NVIDIA?)
Casing is full tower, comes with LED Switches with which you can select either of the two available colours, LED's can be switched off completely as well for those who like to sleep in the dark. Below is the spec sheet of this case.
Color (Int/Ext) | Black/Black or White/White |
Dimensions (WxHxD) | 245 x 558 x 582 mm (ATX Full Tower) |
Motherboard Sizes | Mini-ITX, mATX, ATX, E-ATX |
5.25" Drive Bays | x 5 (1 x external 3.5"; tool-free) |
3.5" Drive Bays | x 7 |
2.5" Drive Bays | x 7 (using standard 3.5" drive bays) |
Cooling Front | 1 x 230mm |
Cooling Rear | 1 x 140/120mm (optional) |
Cooling Side Panel | n/a |
Cooling Top | 1 x 230mm (or 1 x 140/120mm optional) |
Cooling Bottom | 1 x 140/120mm (optional) |
PCI Slots | 8 (tool-free) |
I/O | 2 x USB3.0, 2 x USB2.0, eSATA, Audio |
Power Supply | PS2 ATX (bottom, multi direction) |
Next up is Bitfenix Colossus Window Version
Internal Shot
Color (Int/Ext) | Black/Black or White/White |
Dimensions (WxHxD) | 245 x 558 x 582 mm (ATX Full Tower) |
Motherboard Sizes | Mini-ITX, mATX, ATX, E-ATX |
5.25" Drive Bays | x 5 (1 x external 3.5"; tool-free) |
3.5" Drive Bays | x 7 |
2.5" Drive Bays | x 7 (using standard 3.5" drive bays) |
Cooling Front | 1 x 230mm |
Cooling Rear | 1 x 140/120mm (optional) |
Cooling Side Panel | 2 x 120mm (optional) |
Cooling Top | 1 x 230mm (or 1 x 140/120mm optional) |
Cooling Bottom | 1 x 140/120mm (optional) |
PCI Slots | 8 (tool-free) |
I/O | 4 x USB2.0, eSATA, Audio |
Power Supply | PS2 ATX (bottom, multi direction) |
Now let me list the pro's and cons seperately once again for both casing so its easier for you guys to see the diff
Pro's of NON Window Version
- LED Light Sidepanels (both left and right)
- Dual Coloured LED's (can be switched between RED And BLUE or RED and GREEN)
- Front Panel USB 3.0 Ports
- LED's can be switched off at night
- Window Side Panel
- Less Expensive than NON Window Version
- LED's can be switched off at night
- Option to install fans in side panel
- More Expensive than Window Version
- No Window Sidepanel
- No option to install side panel cooling
- No USB 3.0 Support (4x USB 2.0 Front panel Ports)
- No Dual LED colours (comes in only 1 colour, RED or Green)