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But you still want both worlds, you still want the computer case to look better than a plain grey box. If this is your mind set, I suggest you check out CMI Computer's cs807b Mid Tower computer case.</p> <p align="center"><a href="atruereview/cs807b/01.jpg"><img src="atruereview/cs807b/01th.jpg" width="250" height="147" border="0" alt="CMI Computer's cs807b Mid Tower Case" title="CMI Computer's cs807b Mid Tower Case"></a> <br> <font size="-1">Click on image for larger picture</font> </p> <p><b>Packaging:</b></p> <p>CMI's cs807b computer case was shipped in a plain brown box. Opening the box revealed an inner box and some peanuts scattered about. Nice to see a budget case double boxed.</p> <p align="center"><a href="atruereview/cs807b/02.jpg"><img src="atruereview/cs807b/02th.jpg" width="250" height="135" border="0" alt="CMI Computer's cs807b Mid Tower Case" title="CMI Computer's cs807b Mid Tower Case"></a> <br> <font size="-1">Click on image for larger picture</font> </p> <p>Inside the second box is the case surround in plastic and protected by foam. The inner white box is pretty plain and does not contain any good information.</p> <p><strong>Features:</strong></p> <p>Features and specifications can be seen on CMI Computer's <a href="http://www.cmicomputer.com/cgi-bin/quikstore.cgi?product=cs807b&detail=yes">web site</a>.</p> <ul> <li>USB2.0 & audio port</li> <li> Case Size: Extra Middle Tower</li> <li> Dimension (DxWxH) mm: 430x200x412</li> <li> Motherboard ATX</li> <li> 5.25"(Exposed) 4</li> <li> 3.5"(Exposed) 2</li> <li> 3.5(Hidden) 6</li> <li> Expansion Slot 7</li> <li> Metal Thickness 0.7mm</li> <li> Power Supply: P4 500W</li> <li> Color: Black</li> <li> Optional: Temperature Display, 3 RGB Flood Lights & Side Aquare Window</li> <li>P4 500W P.S.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Exterior:</strong></p> <p>The first thing I noticed about this case was that it is very light. Maybe 10 lbs with the PSU included. It is steel, not aluminum. The steel is very thin but the case is indeed sturdy.</p> <p align="center"><a href="atruereview/cs807b/03.jpg"><img src="atruereview/cs807b/03th.jpg" width="250" height="213" border="0" alt="CMI Computer's cs807b Mid Tower Case" title="CMI Computer's cs807b Mid Tower Case"></a> <br> <font size="-1">Click on image for larger picture</font> </p> <p>A flat black paint is present on the outside of the case. This paint job is very good. </p> <p align="center"><a href="atruereview/cs807b/04.jpg"><img src="atruereview/cs807b/04th.jpg" width="250" height="202" border="0" alt="CMI Computer's cs807b Mid Tower Case" title="CMI Computer's cs807b Mid Tower Case"></a> <br> <font size="-1">Click on image for larger picture</font> </p> <p>A window is present on the cs807b, which is a plus for a budget case. No plastic sheet was provided to protect the window like on many other cases, but there were no scratches. In the middle of the window is an etching of a globe with an orbital pattern. This is not really my taste in images, but the image is done very well.</p> <p align="center"><a href="atruereview/cs807b/05.jpg"><img src="atruereview/cs807b/05th.jpg" width="131" height="250" border="0" alt="CMI Computer's cs807b Mid Tower Case" title="CMI Computer's cs807b Mid Tower Case"></a> <a href="atruereview/cs807b/06.jpg"><img src="atruereview/cs807b/06th.jpg" width="127" height="250" border="0" alt="CMI Computer's cs807b Mid Tower Case" title="CMI Computer's cs807b Mid Tower Case"></a><br> <font size="-1">Click on image for larger picture</font> </p> <p>The front door of the case has a wave pattern. Opening it reveals 4 external 5 1/4" bays and one 3 1/2" bay. The second, lower 3 1/2 inch bay, has external hookups for audio and USB.</p> <p align="center"><a href="atruereview/cs807b/07.jpg"><img src="atruereview/cs807b/07th.jpg" width="250" height="228" border="0" alt="CMI Computer's cs807b Mid Tower Case" title="CMI Computer's cs807b Mid Tower Case"></a><br> <font size="-1">Click on image for larger picture</font> </p> <p>Below the external bays is the best feature of this case. A temperature monitor and fan controller. This monitor has an LCD display. Something you just don't see on a $36 budget case. To the left of the display is a power button, reset button, power LED and hard drive LED. There are also punch outs for two more USB ports and a Firewire hookup, but no connections are present.</p> <p align="center"><a href="atruereview/cs807b/08.jpg"><img src="atruereview/cs807b/08th.jpg" width="128" height="250" border="0" alt="CMI Computer's cs807b Mid Tower Case" title="CMI Computer's cs807b Mid Tower Case"></a><br> <font size="-1">Click on image for larger picture</font> </p> <p>The back of the case is pretty standard. Dual 80mm exhaust fans are supported though none are provided. The expansion slots have an interesting setup which I will talk more about later.</p> <p align="right"><a href="atruereview/cs807b/computer_case.php"></a> <a href="cs807b/computer_case.php">Next (Internal)</a></p> </div> </td> </tr> </table> </div> <div id="footer" class="clr"> <div class="rk-1"> <div class="rk-2"> <div id="the-footer">  </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </body> </html>

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