Aerocool Strike-X Air Review
Introduction and Technical Specification
Published: 23rd July 2012 | Source: Aerocool | Price: £89.99 |
Introduction
We've looked at quite a few Aerocool items here at OC3D and can say that we have noticed something of a theme developing with regards to their styling. Lets just say that they're not exactly subtle. Now that's not a criticism, it's merely a statement of fact, and I would hazard a guess, a direct result of a marketing strategy. Let me explain. With the most avid users and therefor buyers of all things PC and gaming being men between 18-25 it stands to reason that along with those that prefer sleek black understated cases, a good proportion of this demographic will like the aggressive bold styling that is the hall mark of Aerocool products, and in particular the "Strike" range. Oh yes, this case comes as part of range, and I don't mean just the other cases in the Strike range, you can also get PSUs, Mice, fan controllers and before long even speakers.
So lets look a bit more closely at the Strike-X Air. Having established it's an open frame design it's probably best you understand just how big this case is. It's not tall as most cases are being only 340mm in height, but what it lacks in height it makes up for in other areas. With a width accross the front of 612mm and a depth of 535mm you'd best be sure you've got room on your desk for it. For the rest of the vital statistics lets turn our attention to the technical specification.
Technical Specification
Material: SECC 0.7mm Steel
Motherboard: Micro ATX, ATX, XL-ATX
Dimensions: 340mm (H), 613mm (W), 535mm (D)
Drive Bays: 3x5.25" (Exposed), 3x3.5"HDD or 2.5"SSD
Expansion bays: 10
Max GPU Length 330mm
Max CPU Cooler height 230mm
Ftont I/O: 1xUSB3, 3xUSB2, 2HD Audio
Most Recent Comments
wrap my head around it. but now, that you've shed a light on it, (or as well as you could be
cause of how large it was) it is different in a different way.
it doesn't look portible for a LAN case. it supports water cooling (grommets in the bulkhead) but
where to mount a radiator(s)? again, great review. told me what i need to know and how my
open benches are important without worrying about the top blowing off! LOL...
airdeano
@ Airdeano. Please see above re rad mounting holes and page 2 para5 of the review.
seems to have all the things i need and pretty cheap as well,
Thanks for the review Gary Wain (bit late)
Greetings, Ray......
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Originally Posted by theteebox
Almost PERFECT! Except for this one : it might slower you SATA III 6Gbit/s transfer rate. also don't know either it using SATA Revision 3.1 or not.. wasting on my SSD
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With it's bold and aggressive styling, the open frame design of Aerocool's Strike-X Air is aimed not just at gamers, but at those who like maximum access to their hardware.
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