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Product:
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A-Top Z-Alien PC Gaming Server |
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Price:
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$185 (CAN) / $140 (U.S)
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Supplied By:
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A-Top Technology
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Author:
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Shatterstar
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Date:
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March 10th, 2004
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Rating:
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MODTHEBOX would like to thank Steve from A-Top Technology
for providing the Z-Alien PC Gaming Server for review.
Introduction:
For any product sold, a big factor on whether or not the product will be successful is the engineering
behind the creation. Most products are engineered through research and development as well as quality
assurance groups. A product can easily fail in the consumer market if there are too many design flaws.
This is predominantly true for pre-modded computer cases due to the lack of after market modification
options. A-Top Technology based out of Pomona, CA has recently started marketing a brand new pre-modded
computer case designed specifically for the gaming market. Today in MTB Labs we will be examining the
Z-Alien PC Game Server Case, a product which combines dazzling aesthetics in an all-in-one pre-modified
solution.
Specifications:
The Z-Alien PC Game Server Case is one of six consumer based cases offered by A-Top Technology and is
available in six different colour options (Yellow, Orange, Black, Silver, Green and Blue). The
construction of all six models is identical with the exception of the colour variation. Here are some
specifications taken from the A-Top Technology website:
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Z-Alien PC Game Server Case - Key Specifications:
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| Z-Alien PC Game Server Case: Distributed by A-Top Technology |
| Case Dimensions: 210mm (W) x 480mm (H) x 530mm (H) |
| Standard ATX form factor that supports Dual-CPU's |
| Max. Motherboard size: 12" x 10" |
| Drive Bays: 11 (4 x 5.25" external, 5 x 3.5" internal, and 2 x 3.5" external) |
| Expansion Slots: 7 |
| Fans: 3 (1 x 120mm Rear Exhaust, 2 x 80mm Front Intake) |
| Max. 5 cooling fans could be installed (w/ optional side bracket) |
| All fans are clear w/ extra bright LEDs built in |
| Universal ATX I/O Shield included |
| Front 2 x USB 2.0 ports and Temp probe |
| Power Supply: with Aluminum 400 watts, 450 watts or 500 watts P4 ready or Mini Redundant PSU |
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The Z-Alien PC Game Server Case was shipped in brown coloured corrugated box, with a detailed picture of
all the components included on one side. The opposite side featured a picture of the case and all
available color options. Upon opening up the box, the case is sealed with protective plastic and secured
by two pieces of polystyrene located on the top and bottom.
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Out of the box, my first impressions of the Z-Alien PC Gaming Server were positive. The case
brought me back to my high-school days when the alien symbol was very popular. The Z-Alien PC Gaming Server
measures 210mm (W) x 480mm (H) x 530mm (D) and supports all ATX motherboard formats up to a maximum of
12" by 10" in size. The exterior of the case is painted in a metallic silver finish right down to the
front bezel. The bezel itself is shaped in an alien head with two big blue eyes.
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