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Product:
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MTB Exclusive: Kool Cases Dynax Server Tower Case |
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Price:
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$196 (CAN) / $125 (U.S)
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Supplied By:
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Kool Cases
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Author:
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Shennon
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Date:
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October 20th, 2002
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The top and side panels on the case do not use thumbscrews like other cases reviewed at MTB. Instead, the Dynax Server Tower Case employs
regular case screws to keep the side panels in place. If security is a priority, the standard screws can be changed to a more secure head,
such as Torx or Spanner tamper resistant screws, which require a special screwdriver. At the top of the chassis sits a 80mm fan grill. The
style of grill will prevent most objects from obstructing fan rotation, but at the same time it also inhibits proper airflow. Most case
modders will remove this at the first opportunity.
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Towards the bottom of the case are seven expansion slots available to fit any combination of PCI or AGP expansion cards. The I/O plate is
pre-punched for mouse & keyboard, two serial ports and one paralell port. If you require more, then simply bend and break out any of the
knock out plates to open the ports. On the right side of the I/O plate is another 80mm fan grill. As I previously mentioned, most case modders
will remove it at the earliest convenience.
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Behind the front plastic bezel reveals another 80mm pre-punched fan grill. Above the fan grill is an area with a lot of air holes. This is
where the air from the front bezel vents allows the air to pass into the case to cool the hard drives. The interior offers plenty of expansion
space with enough room to work comfortably. All the edges have been bonded and bent over, so one shouldn’t have to worry about cutting
themselves on any portion of the metal chassis.
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