The new Blockbuster Storm is a new, fully aluminium PC case from Aplus. It is a lightweight and compact case, ready to save users space and add the portability factor to their computer systems! Useful features include a huge 22cm fan on the top of the case, an integrated temperature gauge and a removable motherboard tray.
List of features:
• High-value black coated full aluminium case
• Useful flip-out handle in front to carry it easily
• Perfect and silent cooling system by a 22 cm sized blue illuminated adjustable fan on top
• Removable main board carrier and hard disk cage for easy installation
• Blue illuminated temperature display
• Total of 5 drive bays
• Integrated 120 mm fan on the back side, optional 80 mm in front
• Two transparent windows for a perfect look inside
• For Micro ATX main boards (4 PCI slots)
• XL length: Standard PS/2 power supplies as Tagan or Seasonic fit inside
• 2 x USB 2.0, 2 x audio an IEEE 1394 Firewire connectors in front
• RoHS (Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment) compliant.
The CS-Blockbuster Storm is a really compact and stylish case and will easily fit all the hardware from your large tower into its cleverly designed system. Despite its small looks it feels like a Dr Who Tardis on the inside! It is big enough for today’s large graphics cards, even if you have a SLI or Crossfire configuration thanks to its 4 PCI slots. The case comes equipped with a gentle, blue glow about it and see-through sides so you can admire all your lovely hardware! The two front USB,audio and firewire jacks are great and definitely come in handy, although this is what you’d expect from a case these days. However the Blockbuster Storm pushes the boat out with their integrated temperature gauge on the front the case! This is great so you always have an idea of how your computer is doing rather than having to check your software all the time, OK it is only good for just an overview,but still a good feature to have.
Unique to the Blockbuster Storm is the integrated handle into the case at the front so you can easily transport your PC if you need to. It is a nice feature to have but the handle feels like it has been made from very brittle plastic and I would not definitely entrust the handle to hold the weight of my whole PC. Even though it probably could, if you have a particularly heavy case then it just doesn’t give you much confidence because of how cheap it feels! That said though, the rest of the case has a stylish and sleek black finish which is always “a plus” point.
As with all PC cases, dust is always going to be a problem and there is no exception for the Blockbuster Storm so you may need to clean the case out pretty regularly. However this is not really a down point at all as it’s very hard to keep dust out of any PC case!
It is important to keep in mind that large aftermarket CPU coolers may not fit too well into the case due to the layer type system in the case. Standard CPU coolers will fit no problem but you need to keep in mind that if you do purchase the case, you may have to switch your aftermarket cooler due to space restrictions.
Overall the Blockbuster Storm is a brilliant case for users who want to downsize their rig into something small and fashionable. The cooling systems work great thanks to the massive 22cm fan which produces nearly no audible noise due to its massive size! It is only suitable for people with motherboard sizes of Micro ATX or smaller, so make sure you check this before your purchase. Apart from the moderately small motherboard size, the case should be able to fit all of your hardware in it and is highly recommended!
Important Technical Specifications:
- Name: CS-BLOCKBUSTER STORM
- Artikel Nr. (De): 12455
- Brand: APlus
- Mark (EAR registration): EAR888-62976468
- Board type: Micro ATX
- Quantity of expansion bays/ slots: 2 x 5.25″ external, 1 x 3.5″ external, 2 x 3.5″ internal // 4 x PCI slots
- Fans: 1 x 220 mm on top, 1 x 120 mm rear, optional 1 x 80 mm in front
- Dimensions: 285 mm x 385 mm x 260 mm
- Case size: HTPC
