Sunbeam Quarterback Chassis

Manufacturer: Sunbeam
Supplied by: Sunbeam
Price: $59

by Jeremy Lawrence (1/28/2007)

 

Introduction

Sunbeam started out in 2000 providing mostly modding accessories for PC enthusiasts.  They have since grown and expanded to cover more and more corners of the computer market.  One of the fields that they've come to specialize in is providing top-notch cases for consumers looking for solid products at reasonable prices.  Thanks to the folks over at Sunbeam, today I get to take a look at their newest offering, the Quarterback.  Let's hop right on into it and see what it is that makes the Quarterback one of a kind.

Specifications

• Observed Dimensions: 454 x 205 x 427mm

• Weight: 16.5 lbs (7.5 kgs)

• Construction: Steel, Acrylic Side Window

• Motherboard: ATX, Micro ATX, Mini ATX

• Expansion Slots: Seven

• Drive Bays: Five 5.25" External, Two 3.5" External, Three 3.5" Internal

• Removable Mainboard Tray: No

• Cooling: Support for One 120mm Front Intake, One 120mm Rear Exhaust (included), One 120mm Side Fan (included), Two 120mm Internal Core-Fans (included)

• Side-Mounted Ports: Two USB 2.0, One Firewire, Headphone and Microphone

• Power Supply: Supports standard PSU, Optional (not included with review unit)

• Color: Silver, Black

First Impressions

When I first got a look at the Sunbeam Quarterback, I wasn't overly thrilled about the look of the case.  The front has a clean simplicity to it.  The silver on black provides a sleek contrast, but the grating near the front bay covers detracts from the overall look, in my opinion.  I know some others may find this look appealing.

Once I moved around toward the side panel and was able to start to see what this case had to offer, however, it started changing my mind a bit.  The clear acrylic window on the side panel of the Quarterback shows off some of its nicer features. 

  

Let's have a look around the exterior to see what the Quarterback really has to offer before we look at the features we spotted inside.

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Pg 1 - Introduction
Pg 2 - Exterior
Pg 3 - Interior
Pg 4 - Installation
Pg 5 - Conclusion