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 AOpen HX45A Mini Tower case review
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Date Posted: Oct 5 2000
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Author: Joe
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Posting Type: Review
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Category: Case Reviews
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Page: 3 of 3
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AOpen HX45A Mini Tower case review By: Joe
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Review - AOpen HX45A Case - More Stuff
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Yep.. Umm that's the back of the case all
right! Exciting isn't it.
I was hoping for a SCSI header punch out, but no luck. They have 2 DB9 serial port punch outs and 1 Parallel Puch out.
It comes with replaceable case tabs ( Nice ), and the standard IO plate. you can see below the IO plate is a pretty standard one that will fit MOST motherboards. It even has the punch out for the onboard LAN and Sound.
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yeh even something like a computer case needs some instructions.
These are some nice, clear, and nice instructions. click below to get a bigger view.
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Conclusions
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AOpen as made a nice case.
While I cant see it fulfilling the appetite for some REAL hardcore geeks, I can see it as a VERY nice case for anyone who doesn't want 45 fans in it. This is the main reason some hardcore gamers wouldn't dig it. If you are running a V5-6000 and OC'n the crap outta it you will want more then one fan in the front to help cool it down. For someone who just wants a good looking, well functioning, and very versatile case. This is it. Its a Higher quality case then the many of the other cases I have worked with in the past. Just wish it had a bit more Fan positions. ( hint if you run a H2O setup.. this case would rock for that!)
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For a Guru Aka:Geek
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For a Game'n Freak
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For a Average Joe
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Pros & Cons:
Pros-
Sleak Design
Great Manual
SMOOTH EDGES!
NO rails
Side Panels come off independent of the rest of the case.
AMD Certified PS ( and Case)
Cons-
Riveted in back plate -Cant be removed.
only 1 front fan placement, and none others.
No Turbo Button ( hehehe j/k :)
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That's it for this review, more are to come.
thanks to AOpen for supplying this case, it is going to be my test box for most future hardware projects.
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