BitFenix Colossus

The new BitFenix Colossus is a hulk of a example, tipping the scales at 34.3lbs (xv.6kg) -- and that's earlier you stuff any hardware inside. Living up to its name, much of that weight is attributed to the case'southward massive dimensions of 582mm long, 558mm tall and 245mm. Such a body grants the Colossus access to seemingly all high-end consumer hardware, including EATX motherboards.

The Colossus emanates a sure menacing vibe and we can't help but appreciate its unique style sense -- more on that later. Naturally, the façade is a door that opens up to expose several v.25" bulldoze bays and a large intake for the front end-mounted fan. In that location's also arrangement activity and hard drive LEDs likewise as a small lock that tin can restrict access to the I/O box.

Rather than include a traditional I/O panel, BitFenix has developed an I/O box that sits on top of the case. Once open up, y'all'll discover the ability and reset buttons forth with a fan speed dial. There are also buttons to control the lighting, while USB 2.0, USB 3.0 and audio jacks are built into the walls of the box. Although we similar this setup, the chrome buttons look tacky.

For a full tower, the Colossus is non overly expensive as prices get-go at $150 and range upwards to virtually $170. That greenbacks gets you support for v five.25" and seven 3.5" devices (the latter bays accept native support for 2.five" drives). You'll also detect eight tool-less expansion slots which make it a cakewalk to install and remove graphics cards and other such products.

Cooling includes a huge front end-mounted 230mm intake fan forth with a 230mm exhaust fan lodged in the top of the case. Additionally, yous can install an optional 120/140mm fan at the rear and lesser of the case to aid improve airflow. There's too a neat deal of cablevision direction and loads of room behind the not-removable motherboard tray to stow excess wires.

Although the Colossus' wire routing works alright overall, the rubber grommets in the motherboard tray holes are a real pain equally they constantly fall out when trying to feed cables though them. BitFenix has also included a big cut out in the motherboard tray for rear access to the CPU socket for installation of high-end cooling solutions -- a mainstay of modern enthusiast cases.