On the left we have a top down view and can see a multitude of options for attaching fans (no top fan is included) ranging from a single 20cm one to twin 12cm fans. Incidentally, with the release of the Corsair H100 this case would be ideal to mount such a double size radiator on the top. The recess behind the front panel connectors is just the right size for an external hard drive or an iPod etc. and solves the question of where to balance external USB devices while they are in use.

Looking at the rear view we can see a single 12cm fan (included with case) and three holes for water cooling pipes and other cables. A securing mechanism holds the cards in place (and allows for a GPU support bracket) and a standard size hole for a power supply.

Now we can move onto the front of the case. Plenty of ventilation is available for the large single fan (included with case) that sucks air in. When in use it emits a red glow that can be disabled with a switch inside the case if not desired.

Opening the flap shows the see through grill of the 4 5.25" bays. To install an optical drive it is not necessary to punch out one of the grills - the front bezel comes off and the grills can simply be popped out. No screws are needed for optical drive installation as we will see.

The front panel connectors include microphone and headphone connectors in the centre and two USB2.0 (black) connectors but most notable are the two blue USB3.0 sockets. We would have liked to see at least one E-SATA connector but the way things are going it seems as if USB3.0 may end up being the preferred medium for portable drives and USB memory sticks. A large power button of sturdy construction rounds off the front panel area.

Once we move to the internals we can see that a heavy duty solid steel design was used throughout (we can still stand on our Cooler Master ATC710 without any damage to the case - although we didn't try that here) with the doors making a satisfying clanging noise when tapped. Clicking on the image will open the full size one and allow smaller details to be examined. These include the 5.25" locking mechanisms which hold firm optical drives etc. without the need for rails, the big cutout section behind the CPU for accessing a back plate and the ample room for cable management.

The raised section on the floor is designed for SSDs and is a welcome addition. The drive bays are turned 90 degrees and the centre cage can be removed to allow for graphics cards longer than 27cm, such as the AMD Radeon HD 6990 or the Nvidia GTX590. Hard drives simply attach to the provided rails and slide into place with a click. This also provides vibration dampening (not needed for SSDs). Included is a 3.5" conversion kit should it be required.

Adequate room is at the top of the case for mounting a hefty radiator such as the Corsair H100 without interfering with the processor mounting.