Kingwin KT-436B-WM Aluminum Case

Manufacturer: Kingwin Inc.
Supplied by: xPCgear
Price: $175

By Dean Barker (6/22/2002)

Introduction

A couple of weeks ago we had the pleasure of looking over the Kingwin KT-436 Aluminum Case.  Today we have basically the same model, except for all the windows.  Three count em' three windows.  Both side panels as well as the case roof sport some plexi now.  In our original KT-436 review we looked at a "Silver" case.  Today we have the KT-436B-WM Blue number up on the bench.  You can easily see why we are referring to this case as "Blue."  The case is offered in Blue, Silver (Clear windows) and Black (Clear windows).  Not only is the blue Plexiglas face plate blue tinted but so are the windows.  We don't intend on going inch by inch over the case as we reviewed it in May but we are going to hit the major points to give you a quick comprehensive skinny.  Thanks to Kingwin for sending their KT-436B-WM case over for us to play with.

Specifications

• Suitable Hard Disk Type 1.0" or 1.6" Height, 3.5" HDD

• Size: Mid Tower

• Material Aluminum Alloy

• Colored Plexiglas face plate

• Windowed side and top panels

• Dimensions: 500 mm x 210 mm x 460 mm

• Drive Bays 4 x 5.25"; 3 x 3.5"; 6 x 3.5" (Hidden)

• Intake Filter

• USB x 4 front accessible ports

• Firewire x 1 front accessible port

• Mic x 1 front accessible port

• S/P x 1 front accessible port

• Case Fans: Four 80mm Case Fans

• High Ventilation

• Slide Out Motherboard tray

Let's start out by looking at what we have.  As you can see, not one but both side panels are windowed as is the case roof.  This is the first case with the right side panel windowed that I have seen.  At first glance, I most certainly didn't like it.  As you will see, with some care given your wire placement it actually is pretty sharp but it does take a second to shake off the taco neck.

     

     

Each side panel is held in place by standard sized thumb screws.  The front bezel is secured by six oversized thumb screws.  On the lower front resides a front transfer port panel containing four (yes F O U R !!) USB ports as well as a Firewire port and audio in and out jacks.  Above the transfer port panel is your venting for twin 80mm intake fans. 

 

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