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4 ATX Cases test

An element of a computer that is often neglected, the case is nevertheless indispensable for hosting your components. But with such a large range of cases on the market, it is difficult to sort out what is best for you. At the beginning of 2007, we have chosen to look at a range of cases that are top, middle and low range.

Tags : ATX Cases test, test hardware, gigabyte case

4 ATX Cases test

January 18th, 2007 - 06:00 pm ET by Manuel D. C.
  1. 1 - Thermaltake Mozart TX
  2. 2 - Presentation
  3. 3 - Mozart TX: inside
  4. 4 - The cooling arsenal
  5. 5 - Gigabyte Poséidon: outside part 1
  6. 6 - Gigabyte Poséidon: outside part 2
  7. 7 - Gigabyte Poséidon: inside
  8. 8 - Gigabyte GZ-X1
  9. 9 - Gigabyte GZ-X1: inside
  10. 10 - Enermax Pandora 185
  11. 11 - Enermax Pandora 185: inside
  12. 12 - Conclusion
Looking inside the Pandora 185, we were surprised to find almost the same annoying things that were previously discovered in the GZ-X1.


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The case integrates a screw less mounting system with only the fixations being slightly different. There are seven 3”5 bays externally, and four 5”25 bays. We find a place for a 80, 92 or 120mm fan between the hard drive cage and the façade, as well as one on the back of the case. The only difference here is that there is no fan provided.

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For the rest, the Pandora 185 has a bottom of the range 400 Watt power supply that doesn’t offer many connectors, like that seen with most models.

There are six Molex connectors, a floppy drive connector, a S-ATA connector, a 20/24 pin connector and an ATX 4 pin connector.

Characteristics of the Enermax Pandora 185 (ECA-3070B):

  • Dimensions: 450 x 185 x 411 mm (H x W x L)
  • Weight: 7.5kg
  • Price: 65 euros
  • Material: Steel
  • Colour: Black
  • Motherboard Support: ATX, Micro and Mini ATX
  • Four 5”25 bays
  • One 3”5 external bay
  • 6 internal 3”5 bays
  • Two USB 2.0 ports
  • One audio output
  • One audio input
  • 400 Watt power supply


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+ Pros

  • Price
  • Anti-dust filter on the front
  • Screw less mounting system

- Cons

  • Not as good looking as the GZ-X1
  • Fans are optional
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