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Product:
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Sunbeam Trio Mid-Tower Case |
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Price:
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$98 (CAN) / $80 (U.S)
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Supplied By:
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Sunbeam Tech
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Author:
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Hi-TEK
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Date:
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June 19th, 2005
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Rating:
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MODTHEBOX would like to thank Kevin from Sunbeam Tech
for sending the Sunbeam Trio Mid-Tower Case for review.
Introduction:
The evolution of pre-modified cases has come full circle over taking over what continues to be an art form for the
skilled case modder. While the average case modder would prefer to customize their own stock case,
there are alternatives for those consumers who wish to purchase an all-in-one pre-modified solution.
Most pre-modified cases currently on the market can be classified into two distinct groups, either
designed for aesthetics or performance. Sunbeam Technology based out of Taipei, Taiwan is a distributor
and manufacturer of case modding accessories and peripherals. Recently, the company has released its
latest successor to the popular Sunbeam Transformer case. Today in the MTB Labs, we will be evaluating
the Sunbeam Trio Mid-Tower Case, a product which offers an abundance of features at an affordable price.
Specifications:
The Sunbeam Trio Mid-Tower Case is one of three different units available on the Sunbeam Technology
website. Consumers have the option of selecting from three different colour formats which include Black,
Silver or Black/Silver combination. The Sunbeam Trio Mid-Tower Case comes pre-assembled and only supports
both mATX and ATX motherboard formats. Here are some of the specifications taken directly from the
Sunbeam Tech website:
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Sunbeam Trio Mid-Tower Case - Key Specifications:
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| Sunbeam Trio Mid-Tower Case: Manufactured by Sunbeam Tech |
| Dimensions: 430mm (H) x 200mm (W) x 440mm (D) |
| Weight: 7.8kg |
| Colour: Silver or Black |
| M/B Type: Full ATX, Micro ATX |
| Material: Plastic front panel, 0.8mm SECC body, mesh intakes |
| Drive Bay: 11 (5.25" x 4 (External), 3.5" x 2 (External) and 3.5" x 5 (Internal) |
| Fans: 6 (Rear: 120mm x 1 or 80mm x 2, Front: 120mm x 1 or 80mm x 4, Side: 80mm x 1) |
| Expansion Slots: 7 pcs |
| Colour: Silver or Black |
| Power Supply: 450W PSU |
| Front Ports: USB2.0 + Audio + IEEE 1394 |
| Special features: 3 Analog style gages and pre-modified acrylic window |
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The Sunbeam Trio Mid-Tower Case was shipped in a colourful black and white double-walled corrugated box
with the case manufacturer's logos and images printed on all sides. The packaging inside the box was
excellent with the case sealed in protected plastic with two pieces of polystyrene located on the left
and right hand sides of the package.
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The Sunbeam Trio Mid-Tower Case was bundled with an assortment of accessories which include mounting
screws, motherboard stand-offs, ATX I/O plate, PCI back plate, zip ties, power cord and a single page
of instructions. The instructions included in the package are rather useless and don't provide any
assistance for novice users who may need a little more hand holding when assembling parts inside this
case. It would be nice if Sunbeam included some detailed information about the case, bundled features
as well as a set of reference diagrams. Most experienced users should be able to complete full system
installation in the case in less than 2 hours.
Out of the box, my initial impression of the Sunbeam Trio Case was positive. The premise behind the
Trio name and design is the inclusion of three Analog style gauges which provide information on Volume
level, Fan Speed and Temperature. While the Analog style gauges provide a retro look and feel, the
design of the Trio is more modernized and futuristic. The Sunbeam Trio Case measures approximately
430mm (H) x 200mm (W) x 440mm (D) and is light weight at 7.8kg. The case supports mATX and Full ATX
motherboard formats and is packaged with a generic 450W PSU. The eye candy for Sunbeam Trio Mid-Tower
Case besides the Analog gauges is the inclusion of a pre-modified side panel window, show car paint finish
and matching mesh material used on the front bezel for ventilation.
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