28 January 201928 January 2019CasesBy Meng Vang

Phanteks Enthoo Evolv X ATX Case Review

The Phanteks Enthoo Evolv X was one of the most anticipated computer cases in 2018. It builds off of the Evolv ATX with a similar exterior design and an entirely redesigned interior layout. The case comes in three colors, Satin Black, Anthracite Grey, and Galaxy Silver. Airflow has improved thanks to the larger ventilation at the front and top of the case. Aside from the more standard features, like dual tempered glass side panels, vertical GPU mounts, and water-cooling capabilities, the Evolv X has built-in LED strips, a fan hub, massive data storage potential, and the capability for a secondary ITX system with the purchase of a separate bracket. Benchmark Reviews will be taking a look at the Evolv X, so let’s take a quick look at an overview in the next section.

16 April 201816 April 2018CasesBy Meng Vang

Corsair Carbide 275R Mid-Tower Case Review

As the successor to the Corsair Carbide 270R, the Carbide 275R brings a few new improvements to the table. It comes in four variants: black or white enclosure with an acrylic side panel, and black or white enclosure with a tempered glass panel. The plastic front panel is very simple with its brushed aluminum look, and the side panel provides a great view of the interior components. Unlike its predecessor, the Carbide 275R has its power supply chamber extend all the way towards the front with a cutout to fit up to a 360 mm radiator at the front. Benchmark Reviews has in hand the Carbide 275R in white with the tempered glass side panel.

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16 January 2018Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

Thermaltake View 91 Tempered Glass RGB Super Tower Revealed

Quench Your Thirst for High-end Workstation Super Tower Chassis Thermaltake, a leading premium gaming tower manufacturer, announced the immediate availability of the new Thermaltake View 91 Tempered Glass RGB Edition Super Tower Chassis at CES 2018 at the Venetian Hotel Veronese 2402 Suite from January 9th (Tue) to 12th (Fri). Boasting the trio huge 5mm thick tempered glass panels for internal components show-off, the View 91 TG RGB delivers a sleek look to complement its excellent cooling. Apart from the four built-in 140mm Riing Plus LED RGB Fans, which offer patented 16.8 million colors LED ring, 12 single controllable LEDs, and are digitally PWM controlled through the patented Riing Plus RGB Software, the View 91 TG RGB can accommodate up […]

8 January 201817 January 2018CasesBy Jason Maxfield

Corsair Carbide Spec-Omega Case Review

The Spec-Omega looks to be an amalgamation of the Spec-Alpha with the tempered glass side panel taken from the Spec-04. The Spec-Omega’s interior is different from either of the previous cases, designed to handle liquid coolers up to 360mm in size, while doing so in a case of roughly the same size as it’s brethren. In this article for Benchmark Reviews, we’ll be putting the Spec-Omega to the test with a complete system build.

8 January 20188 January 2018Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

Thermaltake Core P90 Tempered Glass Mid-Tower Announced

Thermaltake once again surprises the casemod and DIY community with the new Core P90 Tempered Glass Edition Mid-tower Chassis. The new member boasts a unique chassis design that divides the case into three compartments for graphic card, PSU and other cooling components. The triangular corners and two 5mm thick tempered glass side panels give the Core P90 a hexagonal prism shape. Along with its 3-way placement layouts (wall-mountable, horizontal laying and vertical standing), the Core P90 TG delivers high installation flexibility for a revolutionary system display from every angle. The interior space for custom cooling loop is maximised thanks to its “3+2” HDD mounts inside the right side panel and two 3.5”/2.5” HDD compatible brackets behind the M/B tray. With […]

22 December 201717 January 2018CasesBy David Shields

Fractal Design Define R6 Mid-Tower Case Review

The Define series is best known for quality construction that features customization, sound-dampening, and enthusiast level cooling options. Three years ago we awarded the Define R5 a strong 9.5 out of 10. What has Fractal done to improve and remain relevant as we head into 2018? In this article for Benchmark Reviews, I take a closer at the Fractal Design Define R6 Tempered Glass mid-tower computer case, detailing the latest features.

19 December 2017Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

Thermaltake View 22 Tempered Glass Case Revealed

Unmatched Aesthetics and Performance Thermaltake, a leading premium gaming tower designer and manufacturer, announced the new Thermaltake View 22 Tempered Glass Edition Mid-Tower Chassis. Boasting a streamlined front panel design and a large tempered glass side panel, the View 22 TG backs up its look with a host of features to promise the best high-end case essentials. The View 22 TG’s spacious design allows the case to house up to two 140mm intake fans and a pre-installed 120mm rear fan. Furthermore, the View 22 TG delivers superior cooling capability, with options to install up to one 360mm radiator, a CPU cooler up to 160mm in height, a VGA up to 400mm in length and a power supply with length of […]

4 December 201717 January 2018CasesBy David Ramsey

Zalman Z-Machine X7 Full Tower Case Review

The days of the giant ATX gaming system are behind us, surely. A single-slot mITX system is smaller and less expensive than a full-sized ATX system, and modern video card performance precludes the need for SLI or Crossfire X for the vast majority of users. What, then, are we to make of Zalman’s massive Z-Machine X7 computer case? This is the largest case Benchmark Reviews has seen since the Cooler Master Cosmos: at x by y by z inches and weighing in at almost 40 pounds empty, this glass and aluminum monster will make its presence known with the help of a plethora of RGB fans and lighting effects.

16 November 2017Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

FSP CMT510 Tempered Glass Mid-Tower Gaming Case Debuts

Taipei, TaiwanFSP, one of the leading manufacturers of power supplies in the world is pleased to announce its new high-end gaming case, the CMT510. The new CMT510 mid-tower is the best case for gaming to come out of the FSP labs. Featuring three “galaxy dark” tempered glass panels, the strong, streamlined looks of the CMT510 accentuate the black coated interior and exterior. The CMT510 follows the growing trend of RGB lighting and combines the quest for a cool PC with no less than four 120mm RGB fans that come pre-installed. The CMT510 has been created to optimize internal component layout, for instance, it can fit graphics cards up to 400mm in length as well as ATX motherboards, additionally, it fits […]

6 November 2017Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

Lian Li Alpha 550 Tempered Glass Case Debuts

Lian Li Industrial Co. Ltd is pleased to announce the all-new Alpha series of PC cases. Where Lian Li has traditionally crafted unique, high-quality aluminium PC cases with unique design elements, the Alpha series combines that unique approach to compartmented PC chassis design and combines it with the traditional mono-space PC case. This has created a unique series of mainstream PC cases that feature Lian Li’s inspiring tempered glass panels and liquid cooling potential while preserving the layout of traditional PC builds. The quality still defies industry standards with 1 mm thick SECC steel and 4 mm thick tempered glass panels. But, a true tempered glass case is traditionally hard on cable management, that’s why cable management in the Alpha […]

22 August 2017Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

Lian Li PC-Q39 Tempered Glass Mini-ITX Tower Case Debuts

Aluminium body, tempered glass panel,and USB 3.1 Type-C Lian Li Industrial Co. Ltd is delighted to present the new PC-Q39 WX Mini-ITX mini tower chassis. The PC-Q39 is an evolution of the PC-Q37 and allows the use of ATX power supplies as well as triple slot graphics cards in a mini-ITX chassis. Internally, dedicated grommets for liquid cooling tubing have been placed in order to move reservoir and pumps to the wider secondary chamber. This enables motherboard, graphics card, and other main components to shine behind the tempered glass panel. Furthermore, the front panel has been upgraded and now features an USB 3.1 Type-C connector Mini-ITX case with ATX PSU The PC-Q39 continues the traditional Lian Li design with dual […]

Thermaltake View 71 Tempered Glass Edition Full-Tower Chassis Series-Vertical Radiator View (VRV)

21 August 201721 August 2017Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

Thermaltake View 71 Tempered Glass Tower Chassis Debuts

Designed to expand the legacy of the View Series lineup, Thermaltake today launched the View 71 Tempered Glass RGB Edition Full Tower Chassis and the View 71 Tempered Glass Edition Full Tower Chassis. The View 71 TG Series features superior performance and expandability with an incredibly beautiful case design. This elegantly designed piece utilizes swing-out side panels, and is enclosed in 4-side 5mm tempered glass (left, right, front & top) for users to demonstrate their DIY handiwork and enjoy the ultimate internal component visibility. The View 71 TG Series is preinstalled with multiple 140mm Riing Blue or Riing RGB fans for outstanding ventilation, and its seven drive trays with modular drive racks deliver advanced storage capacity and liquid cooling expansion. […]

9 August 201717 January 2018CasesBy Tom Jaskulka

Fractal Design Meshify C ATX Case Review

Fractal Design has announced a slew of new products recently. The Focus G series brought a splash of color and style to the typically-reserved Scandinavian case maker, while their popular Define C series added a touch of premium glass with the Define C TG. When Fractal Design offered up yet another, as-of-yet unannounced product to add to their lineup my curiosity was piqued. What else could they possibly have in store? All I had was a product name: the Meshify C. I could hazard a few guesses as to the nature of this new case: ATX, based on the Define C no doubt, with a dressing of mesh – perhaps an Arc Midi successor? Follow along as Benchmark Reviews investigates this new direction from Fractal Design.

2 August 2017Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

Fractal Design Tempered Glass Define C Case Revealed

So many cases on the market today are made to be all things to all people. However, for many this results in a chassis full of empty bays, unused mounts and excess bulk. Created for those who demand a flexible platform for a powerful ATX or Micro ATX build that wastes no space, the Define C TG Series is the perfect solution to satisfy this balance of capacity and efficiency while opening up the side thanks to a full tempered glass side panel. Our team of engineers in Sweden made sure performance without restrictions was paramount. With innovative design, the Define C TG Series brings your system together in a truly exquisite way, reminding us why we choose Fractal Design. […]

20 July 2017Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

Thermaltake View 21 Tempered Glass Mid-Tower Chassis Unveiled

Thermaltake enhances its product range with the new View 21 Tempered Glass Edition Mid-Tower Chassis. This new member adopts dual 4mm thick tempered glass windows, adding a sleek appeal to the design and providing a more extensive system protection. It features a full-length PSU cover to hide those unsightly cables from view, and along with a preinstalled 120mm rear fan, gives the View 21 Tempered Glass Edition Mid-Tower Chassis an excellent system ventilation. The interior space for custom cooling loop is maximised thanks to its “2+2” HDD mounts inside the left side panel and the two 2.5”-compatible HDD slots on the PSU cover. One more thing worth mentioning is that, with two 3.5” and two 2.5” HDD brackets included, users […]

15 June 201715 June 2017CasesBy David Shields

In Win 301 Mini Tower Case Review

Tempered glass is all the rage right now in the custom PC market. As a result, many case makers are releasing new designs with tempered glass in an attempt to cash in. But tempered glass is often more expensive than options such as plastic. Seeing this, In Win has released the 301 mini tower, a smaller mATX version of their successful 303 chassis design. In this article for Benchmark Reviews, we’ll take a closer at the In Win 301 SECC Tempered Glass Micro-ATX Mini Tower Computer Case, detailing the features included in this design, before delivering my final recommendation.

2 May 20172 May 2017CasesBy Jason Maxfield

Phanteks Enthoo EVOLV mATX Tempered Glass Review

In this article for Benchmark Reviews, I will be going over the differences between the TG Edition and the mATX version of the case currently on the market. Let’s see how the Enthoo EVOLV mATX TG Edition holds up to scrutiny. The Enthoo EVOLV mATX TG Edition includes RGB compatibility with Asus Aura Sync and MSI Mystic Light Sync motherboards. The TG Edition carries over it’s great water cooling capabilities from the mATX version and comes in 3 colors: Satin Black, Anthracite Grey, and Galaxy Silver.

2 May 20176 May 2017CasesBy Meng Vang

Anidees AI Crystal Cube Lite Case Review

With tempered glass becoming a trend on modern computer cases, the Anidees AI Crystal Cube Lite certainly stands out from the crowd with its 5mm thick tempered glass panels. But what exactly is Anidees? This design company was founded in 2011. It is popular in European countries, such as Germany, France, and more. Most people may not have heard of Anidees, but the company strives to provide great quality products by listening to ideas from people like you and me. With that in mind, the Crystal Cube Lite looks very promising with its flexible water and air cooling capabilities, glass panels, and small form-factor design. In this article for Benchmark Reviews, we will be taking a look at the AI Crystal Cube Lite case to see what Anidees has in store for us.

16 February 201710 March 2017CasesBy Meng Vang

Phanteks Eclipse P400S Tempered Glass Case Review

About a year ago, we reviewed the Phanteks Eclipse P400S case, an outstanding budget oriented computer case built for both beginners and enthusiasts. With the release of the Eclipse P400S Tempered Glass Edition, it shares many of the essential features carried over from its predecessor. Users can now game in style with a tempered glass side panel along with an RGB LED strip included in the box. The Eclipse P400 series comes in many different varieties. Benchmark Reviews will be taking a look at the Eclipse P400S Tempered Glass Special Edition in red and black, so let’s go over an overview in the next section.

20 June 201622 November 2016CasesBy Jason Vaught

Phanteks Evolv Tempered Glass Case Review

The Phanteks Evolv Tempered Glass Case is the newest addition to the Enthoo series offered by Phanteks. This mid-tower case sports tempered glass side panels, a modular design, and an abundance of water cooling support. The Evolv Tempered Glass also features filtered ventilation, expandable RGB lighting, modular HDD/SSD options, PWM fan hub and three Phanteks Ph-F140SP 140mm fans pre-installed (two in the front, one in the rear).