Introduction
In today’s fast paced computing market cases are one item often overlooked. Although drawing more and more attention everyday the average computer user usually does not care. As long as their components fit into it they are happy as clams. This type of user will often overlook the computer case, figuring that spending less on this component will allow them to spend more on another.
The enthusiast market is where case really starts to matter. Cooling performance, user friendliness and looks are always at the top of the list when looking for a case. With CPU speeds going through the roof, and computer users trying to push their components further and further, no piece of the puzzle can be left out in the battle against heat. This is why the amount of fans and the overall cooling performance is so important.
Usability is also extremely important for the enthusiast. Digging into the depths of his/her computer case is a regular occurrence, so the inclusion of such items as thumb screws really makes this task a lot easier.
Computer cases are also the last personal touch that you can add to your setup. They need to fit in, yet stand out just enough to draw attention. Is it really worth it to spend a large amount of money on the top of the line components only to throw them into a case that cost less than your heat sink?
The Enermax CS-5107 has the possibility to fill all of these requirements. With stunning good looks, good usability, and performance to boot, it will be hard to beat.
Specifications
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Model No.
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CS-5107 Series
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TYPE
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ATX Tower Case
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THICKNESS
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0.7mmSECC
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MAINBOARD
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ATX ; Pentium 4 M/B
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POWER SUPPLY
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ATX
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5.25” DRIVE BAYS
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4
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3.5” DRIVE BAYS
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2
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3.5” HIDDEN
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4
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Cooling Fan
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Front:8cm/12cm*1
Side:8cm*1
Rear:8cm*2(exhaust)
Top: 8cm*1
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I/O Interface at front side
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USB2.0 ports, Audio in/out
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Dimensions (DxWxH)
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480 x 200 x 430 mm
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Package Includes
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1-Mid Tower Case
1-Box of screws and motherboard stands
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Packaging and The Case
Case packaging is pretty standard these days, being just a cardboard box, with Styrofoam inserts to protect the case.
The case was wrapped in a plastic bag, but in my excitement I took the case out before I took a picture, but here is the case in all its glory.
As you can see the front panel has a layer of protective plastic sheeting to protect the acrylic covered front from scratches.
Once the plastic wrap is removed you can see the front of the case. Located at the bottom of the case is the front USB and audio connections hidden behind a silver colored plastic door. A thing to notice about the front of the case and the USB door is that the case is covered with an acrylic sheet with aluminum behind it where the USB door is just silver colored plastic, so it does stand out quite a bit. Personally I would have liked to see it either be hidden a little better, or totally remove the door and just inset the connections into the acrylic.
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Looking at the back of the case you will notice the lack of included power supply. Being from Enermax I had hoped for them to include a power supply. This is not that large of an issue, as most users plan on replacing this part of the setup anyways with one that is more reliable. You will also notice the almost industry standard stamped grills. This case does however feature room for two 80mm fans in the rear. If you have a good eye you can see that the CS-5107 does not include thumbscrews. This feature though small is a truly important item. It is the difference between a quick in and out of your case and a whole event of getting your screw driver out, etc.
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You can now see the inside view of the case. First thing that is shown on the right hand side is the drive bay allotments. Four 5 ¼ inch spaces and a total of six 3 ½ inch, two external and four internal. Also shown in the pictures is the cable for the front audio and USB, as well as the allotment for two front mounted 80mm fans. The same stamped grills are included.
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