Aerocool Xpredator Cube (Red Edition)

[Steve N. Mavronis]

Opinions on this mATX case?

 

     

 

Product webpage - http://www.aerocool.us/pgs/pgs-b/xc_r.html

[TheRandomness]

I used to have the ATX version, it was quite nice but the plastic flappy things on top can be dislodged from the mechanism, easy to fix though.

[Sincostan]

Looks cool! And they are a fairly reputable brand so it would probably have decent build quality.

[rafazafar]

IMHO. works, bulky, second gpu might be starving for air. but seems alright

[Jykos]

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Translation: A tad to flashy for me, I prefer minimal cases (s340 and such).

 

(although it does pull it off better then a lot of other similar cases)  

[pagani123]

gamery 

[Steve N. Mavronis]

Reading some reviews now, KitGuru (http://www.kitguru.net/components/cases/henry-butt/aerocool-xpredator-cube-case-review)

 

If using an mATX extra standoffs must be installed at the motherboard tray forward end blocking the rubber grommets. I wish they would have extended the tray or include an extra grommet section. ITX would fit but would look so tiny inside. Yet that would give the most airflow around a single double-slot GPU. The ASUS Maximus VIII Impact would look good in there since it's packed with features of larger boards.

 

A dust filter is integrated within the front grill mesh per this video review of the red and gold version:

 

 

It definitely looks gamer in style. I'd probably change that fan though. I like their DS Cube too which is more understated and classy but hard to get in the US for the window version.

 

[EDIT] I forgot these cases have one concern if you use large GPU (length and height) the power connectors may run into the optical drive bay. Of course that can be removed but you lose that feature. They should have made it with a slim slot drive bay situated up higher. Maybe there is a kit for that.