The Interior

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The inside of the case has been wired with great detail by the crew at Wahoo Computers. The power, reset, and front LED buttons have all been wrapped neatly by clear sheathing.

The mirrored motherboard side panel was a nice touch, and reflected the cold cathode quite nicely. Unfortunently, I can foresee a ton of scratches happening if you are swapping out motherboards and other components at a fast pace. So far, I have pointed out the important features of the case... now, let's take a look at how it performs.

Cooling Performance

We see that in a room at 82 degrees Fahrenheit the system actually runs quite cool.

Final Words

In over four years, I have never reviewed a product I was so enamored with. The Wahoo Computers Stratagem Case is simply amazing. The modifications and design of this case have been handled perfectly by the crew at Wahoo Computers. From the clean-cut window holes, to the perfectly implemented fanbus, this case delivers on a level that you would be hard-pressed to find elsewhere.

The large amount of expansion room will ensure that this case will last you many years of good service. I am also surprised at how quiet this case actually is. Wahoo's foresight to use Panaflo fans, which move plenty of air, while remaining nearly silent, was another testament to their attention to detail.

Usually, I would point out the downfalls of a product in my reviews, but there aren't any that come to mind when I look at the Statagem. The price may be an issue, but when you take into account what has been done to the case, as far as time and effort goes, to ensure that you are happy with it, the price is justifiable.

Pro's
Clean modifications across the entire case
Unique door-opening system
Great Cooling ability
Tons of expansion room
Looks great
Viperlair Applique is awesome

Con's
Costs a couple of paychecks
People will hate the fact that you have this case and they don't

Bottom Line
Wahoo took their time and made this case perfect. If you are looking for a case that makes your visitors do a triple-take, then look no further. Expansion room galore and exquisite mods make this a true "Must Have" product. The time and detail that Wahoo puts into their product justifies their price tag.

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