Nitro Ax Full Tower Server Case
Provided By: I-Star
MSRP: $118.00 (find
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Review Date: November 23rd, 2005
I'm tired of reviewing the same type of cases. Same
interior and a different front face, that is the typical mid-tower
today. Maybe that is why I truly enjoy the server cases. They have
plenty of room and great cooling. The looks can be bland at times,
but some are very professional looking. No matter what though, they
are innovative. That is why I was excited when I-Star offered me
the chance to review their Nitro Ax server case.
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Packaging:
I-Star's Nitro Ax case comes secured in a professional
looking box. On the front of the box is a picture of the silver
and black versions of the case.

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One side of the box shows the different color configurations
of the Nitro Ax case. The other side includes an extensive list
of features and specifications.

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The back of the box shows the case with a system inside.
It also highlights the 9 main features of the case. Each is numbered
with a close up picture of them.
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Inside the box, the case is wrapped in plastic and
secured with Styrofoam.
Specifications:
Specifications as listed on the Nitro Ax's box.
- Case dimensions (WxDxH): 205 x 488 x 540mm
- Drive bays:
- 5x 5.25" + 2x 3.5" front accessible
- 5x 3.5" internal HDD
- Front I/O connections:
- 2x USB2.0
- 1x IEEE 1394 (FireWire)
- 1x Line output, 1x microphone input
- Supported main boards: ATX and micro ATX
- Supported power supplies: PS/2 size
- Expansion slots: 7x full-height
- Cooling System:
- 120mm rear fan (temperature controlled)
- 120mm front fan (optional)
- FMB2.0 air duct (Fan optional)
- Materials: 1.0mm SECC/SGCC (chassis) and ABS/Aluminum (front
bezel)
Special Features:
- Removable 3.5" HDD trays
- Easy assembly 5.25" device sliding rails
- Special design flip-open door for the top optical drive
- Special air duct design to meet Intel
- Prescott TA38 requirements. The air duct can be adjusted in
all directions
- Special front panel design, the front panel can slide along
the side panel
- Revolving front I/O
- ATX Prescott ready - FMB2.0 - CAG1.1
- HDD vibration protection
- LED light in the front panel (optional)
- Easy opening and lockable side panel
Packing and shipping info:
- Package size (WxDxH): 274 x 548 x 592mm
- NET/GROSS weight w/o PSU 10.5/11.5kg
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