Aside from a few minor problems, this is
a very good case. Unlike most of the cases that you will
find out there for only $59, the IM-21 is very well built
and doesn't have any hint of that "plastic" feel.
The acrylic faceplate is also very nice, although acrylic
can scratch.
The rear cooling is above
the standard for this case, but the problem with the front
fan really should be addressed. Even after our creative
thinking it still was only taking in about half the air
it could have. However, having two fans in the rear of the
case does wonders for cooling your processor. It had a nine
degree drop from my old case, which was the same size and
had a decent front intake, really impressed me. We were also happy to see an included fan.
In the end, for only $59.00,
this case is a great buy. It's built much better than most
cases I've seen, and I especially enjoyed the lack of "that
plastic feel." Only a couple of minor problems hold
me back from making this an A+ product. We would have loved
to see a window and the front fan really needs to be addressed,
but for only $59 I can live with these minor problems.
Special thanks goes
to PlainLabelPC
for providing us with the case to review. If you're interested
in purchasing one you can check that out here.
Pros: ·Looks
good ·No
plastic! ·Well built ·Front connections
are nice ·Great price
Cons: ·Front
fan is useless ·A
window would have been nice, but for only $59 we can't complain
Final Score: A-
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