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Product:
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Nikao Dragonfire Mid-Tower Gaming Case |
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Price:
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$76 (CAN) / $65 (U.S)
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Supplied By:
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Nikao/Tradex
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Author:
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Skaal-Tel
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Date:
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November 23rd, 2005
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Rating:
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MODTHEBOX would like to thank Bruce from Tradex Information Technology Incorporation
for sending the Nikao Dragonfire Mid-Tower Gaming Case for review.
Introduction:
The roots of case modification have come full circle compared to a few years ago when intrepid modders dared to modify a standard
beige case for aesthetics and performance. Today there are literally thousands of variations of pre-modified cases available in the
consumer market. Some designs incorporate fancy windows, flashy lights and good chassis design while others are really not
worth your time or money. Since 1998, Tradex Information Technology has been the sole distributor Nikao brand cases in North
America. The company has changed direction in the style and detailing of their case product line marketing directly to the
gaming community. Today in the MTB Labs, we will be evaluating the latest budget gaming mid-tower released by Nikao marketed as
the Dragonfire Gaming Case.
Specifications:
The Nikao Dragonfire Mid-Tower Gaming Case is compatible with all mATX/ATX based motherboards. The case features a sexy grill
and metal design, available in both black and in silver. Here are some specifications taken directly from the
Tradex Information Technology website:
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Nikao Dragonfire Mid-Tower Gaming Case - Key Specifications:
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| Nikao Dragonfire Mid-Tower Gaming Case: Manufactured by Tradex Information Technology |
| Dimension: 488mm (L) x 200mm (W) x 425mm (H) |
| Weight: 25 lbs |
| Construction: 0.8MM SECC Steel Metal |
| Main Board Size: ATX Form Factor 12" x 10.5" Or Smaller |
| Mounting Kits, Hard Drive & Power LEDs: Included |
| Number of slots: 7 |
| Power Supply: N/A |
| Fans Mounts: 3 (1 x 120mm front intake, 1 x 80mm/120mm rear exhaust, 1 x 120mm side intake) |
| External Bays Available: 10 (4 x 5.25" (external), 2 x 3.5" (external), and 4 x 3.5" (internal) |
| Front USB & Audio: 2 x USB 2.0 and Sound Audio Port Included |
| Special Features: Pre-modified side panel window and LCD Controller Panel(Optional) |
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Nikao Dragonfire packaging
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The Nikao Dragonfire Mid-Tower Gaming 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 case itself was
protected with the usual plastic bag and top and bottom foam pieces, as well as pieces for the front,
back and sides and a paper cover to preserve the paint finish. The door itself is also shrink-wrapped.
It will definetely take some effort to ruin one of these cases in shipping.
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Out of the box, my first impressions of the Dragonfire Mid-Tower Gaming Case were very good. The Dragonfire
has a certain flair and the front and side mesh construction is really cool. Essentially the window and door
are made of mesh on a plastic or metal frame, with the silver bits attached via screws passed through the mesh.
The opposite side and top of the case is a plain gloss black, not mirror quality, but still very good. No
power supply is included, allowing the end user to choose your own. The Dragonfire Mid-Tower Gaming Case
measures approximately 488mm (L) x 200mm (W) x 425mm (H) and weighs 25 lbs.
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The door has a slot cutout for the 2nd from the top 5.25" bay, making for easy access to either your favourite
optical drive or to a fan controller such as the optional Nikao LCD controller I recieved with the case. The
door has 3 magnets on it, matching the 3 on the case to make a good solid connection. Opening the door is
still easy and presents no risk of tearing the front of the case off. Also, while the mesh is tighter knit
on the front of case to retain a certain level of opacity and durability, it still provides sufficient
airflow for the provided 120mm fan.
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