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You'll either love or hate this small form factor case
Aopen’s latest SFF (small form factor) case is a step up in size from its popular XC Cube range.
It measures 280 x 405 x 260mm (w x d x h), which allows the use of micro ATX motherboards compared to the proprietary motherboards in the XC Cube range.
The large compartment attached to the back panel holds the power supply and is a novel way of getting rid of one source of heat in a PC.
Slightly worryingly, the PSU fan is the only source of cooling for the G325. Aopen says you should use a PSU with a 12cm fan and we recommend you buy the best-quality supply you can afford.
When it comes to looks you’ll either love it or hate it.
Overall: Cooling might be an issue and the design won’t suit everyone
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Fragile Design!
The DVD Door is hinged on a very weak plastic stub which is integral to the front panel. It's upper lip protrudes above the case so striking it with your finger is really, really easy. Strike it and you will break it. Sad, otherwise a nice unit. The handles are purely decorative, try to even move this unit fully loaded with the handles and they will crack off. In all, a very poor showing for a potentially excellent case.
Posted by Ian MacLeod, 02 Dec 2007