A+ Case Monolize ATX Full Tower Case
The Case - Internals
Published: 11th September 2007 | Source: A+Case | Price: £70 |
The Monolize is a nice and roomy case with lots of space to store all of your top-end components. It is here especially we see that the entire case is constructed in solid steel with all sharp edges rounded off for safety. It's all very grey but seeing as this case doesn't come with a window this can also be forgiven. I'm glad to say that the plastic feel of the front of the case is not echoed in the internals and the case feels especially solid inside.
The PSU is housed at the top in a fairly standard configuration. Drive bays look difficult to put your drives in but thanks to the included rails it is one of the easiest cases I have ever used to put a drive into. Simply clip in the rail and presto they slide in without a hitch. I like the rail at the top that certainly helps to make sure the case doesn't flex and keeps it solid.
There are no included fans other than the mammoth ones on the side of the case. I am assuming that this is because A+Case are hoping that the airflow side-to-side will be more than enough to ventilate the case. Notice that the hard drive bay is half taken up with a plastic gizmo...
A pretty handy cubby hole for any of your spare bits and bobs. It can of course be removed by simply removing the two screws keeping it in place.
The cables have lots of clever routes to go when you look closely which is a major bonus as I have had to get the dremel out on several occassions on other cases to get better wire routing.
The rear of the case is a pretty standard affair and as I have noted, is missing a fan.
The front of the case has a fan bracket in place but again no fan. A+Case have really committed to the side-to-side airflow idea in this case, although leaving options for a more conventional configuration.
Before we take a look at installation I have to mention the huge fans on the inside. They are mounted pretty solidly and both are wired onto a single molex lead which certainly saves a lot of wiring nightmares. It does mean that you have to keep a spare molex connector on your PSU though.
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Very well written review, Kemp.. As always! 
Looks as though it is a nice case.
Loving the Monster fans!
Looks as though it is a nice case.
Loving the Monster fans!
Meh, not a case for me. Not on the external looks either.
But I`m over 35, so I have an excuse.
In all seriousness tho, the internals of the case closely resemble the Thermaltake XaserII I have laying empty next to me. The lower drive area has been rotated and rejigged, but even looking at the front - it has the same pinching insertion things u stick to u`r devices. (the XaserII comes with a temp and fan control that fits into the top 5.25 bay, which I removed cos I never got it working >.< )
Those pci blank plate things are a pita without the top piece thing, good to see the inclusion of that to the spec.
Looks like a copy to me. Pretty darn heavy solid metally case ?
But I`m over 35, so I have an excuse.
In all seriousness tho, the internals of the case closely resemble the Thermaltake XaserII I have laying empty next to me. The lower drive area has been rotated and rejigged, but even looking at the front - it has the same pinching insertion things u stick to u`r devices. (the XaserII comes with a temp and fan control that fits into the top 5.25 bay, which I removed cos I never got it working >.< )
Those pci blank plate things are a pita without the top piece thing, good to see the inclusion of that to the spec.
Looks like a copy to me. Pretty darn heavy solid metally case ?
Would you like some case with your fans 
Would you class it as heavy? If adding front and rear fans brought cpu coolingness up to scratch I would deffo consider this as a tj05 replacement
Yes it is heavy
Hey Kempez.. THANK you very much for the review.I tried in the last months to find a review or an opinion on this case and i couldn't found one until now.. THX..i have stupid question:
Can a 61Kg boy raise that case with this rig inserted:
A64 x2 4000+ oced to 3ghz (the 3ghz freq add some kilos i think )
Dfi CFX 3200 M2/g
2gb ram
2900xt
Terratec aureon 7.1 space
Dvd rw plextor px 740a
benq cd rom
PSU 430w Thermaltake purepower
With my current cheap case is pretty heavy also..
I am aking this because i am pretty skiny at 61Kg and 1.72m height
Can a 61Kg boy raise that case with this rig inserted:
A64 x2 4000+ oced to 3ghz (the 3ghz freq add some kilos i think
)Dfi CFX 3200 M2/g
2gb ram
2900xt
Terratec aureon 7.1 space
Dvd rw plextor px 740a
benq cd rom
PSU 430w Thermaltake purepower
With my current cheap case is pretty heavy also..
I am aking this because i am pretty skiny at 61Kg and 1.72m height
LOL! Badsykes - you win the prize for the craziest question asked about a review!
I guess this would all depend on your strength to weight ratio!
I can't imagine a full rig in that case will weigh more than 20-25kg max! More like 20kg max... Whats the most you can lift lol
I guess this would all depend on your strength to weight ratio!
I can't imagine a full rig in that case will weigh more than 20-25kg max! More like 20kg max... Whats the most you can lift lol
I reckon you'd be ok, just
Haha badskyes best question ever
Get some weights and workout then you'll be able to lift it with one hand! (Wouldn't suggest it though )
Get some weights and workout
then you'll be able to lift it with one hand! (Wouldn't suggest it though )if i were you, maybe a new PSU would be at the top of my list
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if i were you, maybe a new PSU would be at the top of my list
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No offence..Thx guys..and Mr. Smith give me the reward ... a 2900xt waterblock will be VERY nice... ahhahaa
PS: i discovered all the Q3d Logos also
Hi all, can anyone tell me if a ASUS A8N-SLI Premium will fit this case?
Thanks, Craig.
Thanks, Craig.
It's an ATX case, so I see no reason why not
Thanks bud
Nice review but there's no mention of the noise the fans on this sucker kicks out.
I suppose its pretty quiet having nice large fans plus you can change the speed.
How would you rate the noisiness? Maybe compared to a case with 120mm fans.
Thanks
I suppose its pretty quiet having nice large fans plus you can change the speed.
How would you rate the noisiness? Maybe compared to a case with 120mm fans.
Thanks
Did I not? Damn soz I thought I did, my bad.
Fans aren't actually too bad. They're slow spinning but air tends to rush through the vents a bit
I'll add to the review
Fans aren't actually too bad. They're slow spinning but air tends to rush through the vents a bit
I'll add to the review
Thanks for the quick response.
Think I'll treat myself as they're on offer at specialtech.co.uk.
Think I'll treat myself as they're on offer at specialtech.co.uk.
I have brought the case, and tried to mount my motherboard today but can not because there are no raised platforms on which to mount the board. In other words, if the board is mounted its just going to short it self out, all is explained in this picture in the review. How do i get round this. I've got loads of bits all over the floor and feel i am missing something
http://www.overclock3d.net/gfx/artic...203226681l.jpg
James
http://www.overclock3d.net/gfx/artic...203226681l.jpg
James
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Originally Posted by name='james13009'
I have brought the case, and tried to mount my motherboard today but can not because there are no raised platforms on which to mount the board. In other words, if the board is mounted its just going to short it self out, all is explained in this picture in the review. How do i get round this. I've got loads of bits all over the floor and feel i am missing somethingJames
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http://www.amazon.com/Motherboard-Screwnut-Standoff-50-PCS/dp/B00008VF6K
Yeah there should be some in that white box, mine did with my case
There's some standoffs in the white container, along with a whole load of screws and drive rails
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