Xilence has unleashed their newest PC case for the European market. Called the Black Hornet, this steel case supports for ATX motherboards and is equipped with a built-in SATA drive dock on top, a front-placed I/O panel with 2x USB 3.0, 1x eSATA and 2x audio ports, four 5.25-inch external drive bays, two 2.5-inch internal drive bays, four 3.5-inch internal drive bays, two hot-swap drive trays accessible through the front, seven expansion slots and has two fans (1x 120mm back, 1x 140mm front). The Black Hornet retails for 89.90 Euro (about $118). [Xilence]
Compucase is about to release their newest PC case in Europe called the Cougar Evolution BO. Coming in a ‘Super Midi-Tower’ form factor, this steel case supports for both micro-ATX and ATX motherboards, and features a top-placed dock, a top-placed I/O panel with 2x USB 2.0 ports, 2x USB 3.0 ports and 2x audio ports, six 5.25-inch external drive bays, four 3.5-inch internal drive bays, four 2.5-inch internal drive bays, eight expansion slots and has one 120mm Vortex HDB fan at the back. The Cougar Evolution BO will become available in Europe next month for 99 Euro (about $128). [Product Page]
Cooler Master is preparing to unleash their newest PC case ‘Cosmos II’ in Europe. Constructed from high-grade aluminum and steel, the case supports for micro ATX, ATX, E-ATX and XL-ATX motherboards, and is equipped with a top-placed I/O panel with 2x USB 3.0, 4x USB 2.0, 1x eSATA and 2x audio ports, three 5.25-inch external drive bays, thirteen 3.5-inch internal drive bays (2 from X-dock, Middle cage for 5 HDDs, Bottom cage for 6 HDDs), eleven 2.5-inch internal drive bays (converted from 3.5-inch bay), 10+1 expansion slots and has five fans (1x 200mm LED fan in front, 1x 120mm fan on top, 1x 140mm fan at the rear, 2x 120mm fans at the bottom HDD). The Cosmos II will hit Europe in mid-January for 349.99 Euro (about $453). [TechPowerUp]
Rosewill has started shipping their newest super tower PC case ‘Blackhawk-Ultra’ in the US. Available via Newegg, this steel case supports for ATX, E-ATX, XL-ATX and HPTX motherboards and is equipped with a top-mounted I/O panel with 2x USB 2.0, 2x USB 3.0 and 2x audio ports, four 5.25-inch external drive bays, ten 3.5-inch internal drive bays, ten expansion slots, seven pre-drilled holes at the rear and has eight fans (2x 140mm fans with red LEDs in front, 2x 140mm fans behind the HDD trays, 1x 140mm fan at the rear, 1x 230mm fan on the side, 2x 230mm fans with red LEDs on top). The Blackhawk-Ultra sells for $219.99. [Product Page]
The NZXT Source 220 is a new budget-friendly mid-tower chassis that features a brushed aluminum finish. Designed for gamers, this gaming PC case can hold up to 7 cooling fans including a rear-mounted 120mm fan and a top-mounted 140mm fan. The NZXT Source 220 also supports three tool-less 5.25-inch drive bays, eight tool-less 3.5-inch HDD bays, a cable management system, a USB 3.0 capability, USB 2.0 ports, and audio/mic inputs. The NZXT Source 220 retails for $54.99. Read more
If you are searching for a new PC case, then check out the Lian Li PC-TU200. Available in black or silver, the PC case provides enough space for a graphic card up to 300mm in length, four 3.5-inch hard disk drives, and a 5.25-inch hard disk drive. The Lian Li PC-TU200 also supports an HD audio, a carrying handle, a 140mm front-mounted intake fan, and USB 3.0 ports. Weighing at 3.15kg, the Lian Li PC-TU200 will be available later this month for $199 each. [Hexus]
The Thermaltake Overseer RX-I e-Sports chassis is designed for gaming PCs. Measuring 535mm x 220mm x 580mm and weighing 10.3 kilograms, the chassis provides four 5.25-inch drive bays for optical disk drives, several 2.5-inch and 3.5-inch internal bays with a tool-free mounting, three 200mm blue LED fans, and a 120mm fan at the back. The chassis features an extra large interior room with a full black coating, a USB 3.0 SuperSpeed interface, a smart cable management, and a bottom-placed power supply unit design. Additionally, there is also a hot-swappable 2.5-inch/3.5-inch docking station at the top. The Thermaltake Overseer RX-I e-Sports chassis is priced at $140 each. [Softpedia]
Lancool has launched the PC-K9 Series mid-tower PC case, which is designed for ATX, Micro-ATX and Mini-ITX motherboards. Manufactured with easy hardware installation in mind, the case cradles components in a reduced-vibration housing with top-rate thermal performance capabilities. The chassis’ modular HDD cage supports six 3.5-inch HDDs (three 3.5-inch HDD cages in two separate modules) and four 2.5-inch HDDs, using thumb screws with rubber suspension. Users can also choose to have their HDDs face forwards or backwards. The top cage module can be removed, allowing a full 415mm interior space for those who prefer longer VGA cards. The Lancool PC-K9 comes jam packed with a couple of USB 3.0 connectors for 20-pin connectors, to meet up the latest standard of motherboards. Two fans (140mm in the front, and 120mm in the back) prevent user components from overheating. The upper fans and air vents below the PSU include washable air filters to keep the inside of the case clean. The Lancool PC-K9 Series is priced at between $120 to $140. [TechPowerUp]
Abee Japan today introduced a new all aluminum standing PC case namely the ACUBI A40. This PC case supports Mini ITX motherboards and SFX PSUs. The ACUBI A40 can also hold two 3.5-inch HDDs, two 2.5-inch HDDs and has a pair of USB 2.0 ports. The ACUBI A40 will be launched in Japan later this month for 34,000 Yen or approx. $435. Read more
SilverStone hits back by offering you their newest micro ATX tower case, the Temjin TJ08-E. Specs-wise, this steel case supports for micro ATX, mini-DTX and mini-ITX motherboards, and features a front-placed I/O panel with 2x USB 3.0 and 2x audio ports, two 5.25-inch external drive bays, one 2.5-inch internal drive bays, four 3.5-inch internal drive bays, four expansion slots, a removable motherboard tray and has one front 180mm AP181 fan. The Temjin TJ08-E sells for $105.99. [Product Page]
