Global Win YCC-61F1  Aluminum Server Case

Manufacturer: Global Win
Supplied by: Global Win
Price: $185.00

by Dean Barker  12/30/2001

Introduction

Yep, that's right Global Win isn't just about heatsinks.  In addition to the processor heatsinks they produce, they make chipset coolers, hard drive coolers (i.e. the mighty iStorm), an assortment of fans, the CompuNurse, AND some very high quality cases.  Earlier this month we were able to review the Global Win YCC-8870 Aluminum Case which showed some great features.  Today, we look over the YCC-61F1 Aluminum Server Case to see how it stacks up.  Most all high end mid tower cases now will run you two Ben Franklins (He's on the hundred dollar bill for all you non-yanks.)  And most of the other cases don't even include a power supply.  The YCC-61F1, in addition to being an oversized case designed to be a server, is made out of aluminum and stainless steel while sporting a 420 watt PSU.  All of a sudden this box is in the same price range as the high end midtowers.  Price is very important but it means nothing to save a buck or two on something if the product sucks.  So lets hold our tongues for a few and see how the Global Win aluminum server case stacks up.  Special thanks to the crew at Global Win USA for hooking us up with this case for today's review.

Specifications

• Model No: YCC-61F1 

• Case Type: Full Tower 

• Motherboard: ATX/Full Size 

• Case Dimensions: (D x W x H) 460 X 240 X 560 mm 

• Front Panel Material: ABS 

• Chassis Material: Aluminum 

• M/B Tray Material: Stainless 

• Chassis Plate Thickness: 1.2 mm 

• NO. OF 5.25"¦ External FDD: 4 

• NO. OF 3.5"¦ External FDD: 2 

• NO. OF 3.5"¦ Internal HDD: 7 

• NO. OF I/O Slots: 8 

• Second Fan: 2 x 120 mm sleeve 

• Security Lock: Yes 

• Front USB Connectors: 2 

• Front Slot:1 

• Power Supply:   Channel Well Tech 420 watt 

• Net Weight 8.5 kgs 

A Closer Look

Let's take a first look at this bad boy.  The front panel of the YCC-61F1 is constructed of ABS plastic rather than aluminum, as is the side and top panels.  Notice the rather large air slits at the bottom of the front plate.  We'll get to these in a minute.  The side and top panels as we said, are made of aluminum but they are brushed so that they have a somewhat subdued aircraft look about them as opposed to the bright shiny aluminum cases you may be used to seeing.  

Before we even got to crack open the case, some nifty features start to jump out.  The face plate has the standard power, reset, and power LED light.  But there are two hard drive LEDs.  For a server case this is a big plus given that most servers will have multiple hard drives.  Below the LEDs is a small access panel that has two USB ports pre-wired and an empty slot for a USB add in card, Dolby audio jacks, or whatever you may put in one of the standard expansion slots in the rear of the case that don't need to be plugged into a PCI slot.  My mind immediately is thinking of the Soyo Dragon's Dolby 5.1 jack panel and how nicely it would go here.  

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