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There is no innovative or convenient designs of any kind, like tool-less.</p> <p align="center"><a href="atruereview/aerocool_extrem_engine/13.jpg"><img src="atruereview/aerocool_extrem_engine/13th.jpg" alt="Aerocool ExtremEngine 3T Computer Case" title="Aerocool ExtremEngine 3T Computer Case" width="250" height="210" border="0"></a><br> <font size="-1">Click on image for larger picture</font> </p> <div align="left"> <p>The front portion of the case is occupied with fixed drive bays. Each bay requires standard screws to secure drives. The drive bays are tab divided however, so during drive installation a drive can sit on the tabs while it is secured. The 3.5" drive bays are located right behind the front turbine fan; therefore, hard drives installed here will be actively cooled.</p> <p align="center"><a href="atruereview/aerocool_extrem_engine/14.jpg"><img src="atruereview/aerocool_extrem_engine/14th.jpg" alt="Aerocool ExtremEngine 3T Computer Case" title="Aerocool ExtremEngine 3T Computer Case" width="133" height="250" border="0"></a><br> <font size="-1">Click on image for larger picture</font> </p> </div> <p>The fixed motherboard tray has no standoffs attached though standoffs are included along with a small bag of drive screws. The power supply cutout at the back of the case has two extended tabs to provide a power supply with some support.</p> <p align="center"><a href="atruereview/aerocool_extrem_engine/17.jpg"><img src="atruereview/aerocool_extrem_engine/17th.jpg" alt="Aerocool ExtremEngine 3T Computer Case" title="Aerocool ExtremEngine 3T Computer Case" width="250" height="242" border="0"></a><br> <font size="-1">Click on image for larger picture</font> </p> <p>The coolest part of the ExtremEngine 3T's interior is the interior side of the left side panel where the 25cm fan is mounted. This ridiculously large fan features 13 blades. When the case is closed, the fan is located directly over the motherboard blowing air onto all of the computer's key components.</p> <p align="center"><a href="atruereview/aerocool_extrem_engine/16.jpg"><img src="atruereview/aerocool_extrem_engine/16th.jpg" alt="Aerocool ExtremEngine 3T Computer Case" title="Aerocool ExtremEngine 3T Computer Case" width="237" height="250" border="0"></a><br> <font size="-1">Click on image for larger picture</font> </p> <p>The front fan controller is capable of controlling three Molex connector fans. Naturally, the controller would be used to control the front turbine and side monster fans leaving a third controller free for a user supplied fan. With the two included fans turned down to the lowest speed using the fan controller, they are barely audible. When they are turned up all the way, they become noticeably audible though not head splitting; there is no high pitched whine.</p> <p align="center"><a href="atruereview/aerocool_extrem_engine/18.jpg"><img src="atruereview/aerocool_extrem_engine/18th.jpg" alt="Aerocool ExtremEngine 3T Computer Case" title="Aerocool ExtremEngine 3T Computer Case" width="250" height="158" border="0"></a><br> <font size="-1">Click on image for larger picture</font> </p> <p><strong>Conclusion:</strong></p> <p> ExtremEngine 3T is yet another visually impressive addition to Aerocool's Engine line of cases. Though it is heavily similar to the AeroEngine II, the ExtremEngine 3T's key distinguishing feature is extremely impressive. That feature of course is the 25cm side fan. The addition of a fan controller further enhances the case's functionality. However, with an uninspiring interior, Aerocool's ExtremEngine 3T is best suited for those who do not plan to do much internal tinkering with their system.</p> <p><strong>Pros:</strong></p> <ul> <li> Massive 25cm side fan</li> <li> Stylish 14cm front turbine</li> <li> Includes 3-fan fan controller</li> <li> Mesh drive bezels</li> </ul> <p><strong>Cons:</strong></p> <ul> <li> Plain interior</li> </ul> <p><strong>Ratings:</strong></p> <table width="227" border="0"> <tr> <td width="105">Esthetics:</td> <td width="183">Excellent</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Packaging:</td> <td> Very Good</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Cooling:</td> <td>Excellent</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Compatibility: </td> <td>Very Good</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Price: </td> <td>Very Good</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Overall:</td> <td>Very Good</td> </tr> </table> <p>(Ratings Possible: Terrible, Very Bad, Bad, Fair, Good, Very Good, Excellent)</p> <table align="center" border="1" width="75%"> <tbody> <tr bgcolor="#0066ff"> <td><div align="center"><strong><font color="#ffffff">More Information</font></strong></div></td> </tr> <tr> <td><div align="center"></div> <div align="center"></div> <div align="center"><a href="http://atruereview.pricegrabber.com/search.php?topcat_id=1&form_keyword=Aerocool%2BExtremEngine&Search=Go">Compare Prices</a></div></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p> <a href="atruereview/aerocool_extrem_engine/computer_case.php"></a> <a href="aerocool_extrem_engine/computer_case.php">Previous (Exterior)</a></p> </div> </td> </tr> </table> </div> <div id="footer" class="clr"> <div class="rk-1"> <div class="rk-2"> <div id="the-footer"> <script type="text/javascript"> var gaJsHost = (("https:" == document.location.protocol) ? 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