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Raidmax Hyperion Micro-ATX Case Review

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Raidmax Hyperion Case Exterior Details

Like most cases there are also small details that usually go unnoticed in most cases. In this section we will take a look at them, as well as removing both the front and the top panels from the Raidmax Hyperion.

Raidmax-Hyperion-Top-Uncovered

Below the top cover we find the two included 120 mm fans, which are illuminated by blue LEDs. We also find slots to mount one 140 mm fans, or one 200 mm fan which is fairly impressive for a case this small. One thing to note is that the I/O panel is attached to the top panel, so removing the top panel means having to unplug all the front I/O connectors. If you are a case modder you could easily remove the top panel and simply add a radiator shroud, this would greatly improve many of the issues I have encountered thus far with the Raidmax Hyperion.

Raidmax-Hyperion-Top-Dust-Filter

Another issue with the top panel is the dust filter. Yes, it is nice they even included one, but it could have been a lot better. The filter itself is also glued onto the panel, so while cleaning it you have to be careful not to spill water onto the I/O panel. There also seemed to be areas in which the filter was poorly threaded, allowing dust inside the case. Using the same type of filters found at the bottom of the case would have been a much better option.

Raidmax-Hyperion-Side-Panel

One very interesting design choice is the addition of a steel frame to the side panels, which makes them more rigid. Even the side panel with the window did not flex as much as I expected and this is very innovative approach to a very common problem in many cases. In the picture above you will also notice that both dust filters simply fit into the small latches in both openings of the case, which is alright considering the price of the case.

Raidmax-Hyperion-Front-Uncovered

Taking the front cover off is relatively easy, just push it out from the bottom to gain access to the various fan mount locations, as well as to some cable routing options. In the front you have the option to mount two 120 mm, two 140 mm fans or radiators. Unfortunately there is no dust filter, which would have been ideal to have as the front cover is heavily restrictive and air comes in through a bottom opening between the body and the cover.


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