Bitfenix Colossus

Darksaber · Aug 31, 2010, 03:10 PM

To read this review go to: http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/Bitfenix/Colossus/

btarunr · Aug 31, 2010, 04:58 PM

I like the white one better.

crazyeyesreaper · Aug 31, 2010, 05:10 PM

i prefer black white would show my finger prints way to much

AthlonX2 · Aug 31, 2010, 05:11 PM

looks like a lava lamp

mdsx1950 · Aug 31, 2010, 05:28 PM

Very nice case. But 16kg??

Phxprovost · Aug 31, 2010, 06:13 PM

Mehh there is just something about that case that looks "fake", and its got that plastic tool-less junk as well. Nice review but ill pass on this case for future builds

TheLostSwede · Aug 31, 2010, 07:00 PM

At least the name is appropriate...
Some nice features there, but not my kind of case.

phanbuey · Aug 31, 2010, 07:04 PM

tacky design... :/

it would be 100% better if they didnt use squiggles

(FIH) The Don · Aug 31, 2010, 07:38 PM

i like it for some odd reason

but something i wuld love from case reviewers,,....... is to measure the spacing between the mb tray and the back panel in millimeters, so one can get and idea of how much room there is for cable management

Mescalamba · Aug 31, 2010, 08:56 PM

Reminds me Raven.. great idea, but not so well product (too much plastic).

Yea and this is just.. plain ugly. Perhaps good for ppl without taste, or in love with *bling*.

EaGle1337 · Aug 31, 2010, 09:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by (FIH) The Don

but something i wuld love from case reviewers,,....... is to measure the spacing between the mb tray and the back panel in millimeters, so one can get and idea of how much room there is for cable management

I agree.
If it weren't for the odd design this would be a great case.

VulkanBros · Aug 31, 2010, 09:03 PM

Shit...I think Spock would be running home crying when seeing this ugly case...

crazyeyesreaper · Aug 31, 2010, 09:11 PM

i like the features this case has everyone called the HAF 932 fugly as well yet look how many have it due to superior airflow lol

D4S4 · Aug 31, 2010, 09:37 PM

16 kilos are great if nothing will buzz when you turn up ur bass-heavy tunes.

WhiteLotus · Aug 31, 2010, 09:41 PM

Good review as always and I think I create a Digg account.

I would certainly buy this case if it were a bit lighter, it would make things much easier.

Love the addition of the USB plug.

Delta6326 · Aug 31, 2010, 10:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by (FIH) The Don

i like it for some odd reason

but something i wuld love from case reviewers,,....... is to measure the spacing between the mb tray and the back panel in millimeters, so one can get and idea of how much room there is for cable management

i agree there is never enough space back there like right now there's a bulge in my case

Bjorn_Of_Iceland · Sep 1, 2010, 07:22 AM

Sign in front reminds me of Strogg

WarEagleAU · Sep 1, 2010, 01:10 PM

PRetty decent looking case. I love those wave lines.

Gotta give props to DS for saying, and I am paraphrasing here, "ugly looking hinge locks" as a negative. I LOVE IT!

Aug 31, 2010, 03:10 PM	#1
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Mescalamba Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 196 (0.14/day) Thanks: 4 Thanked 16 Times in 14 Posts	Reminds me Raven.. great idea, but not so well product (too much plastic). Yea and this is just.. plain ugly. Perhaps good for ppl without taste, or in love with bling.

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Aug 31, 2010, 09:11 PM	#13
crazyeyesreaper Chief Broken Rig Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: 04578 Posts: 6,036 (3.90/day) Thanks: 767 Thanked 2,269 Times in 1,570 Posts System Specs	i like the features this case has everyone called the HAF 932 fugly as well yet look how many have it due to superior airflow lol

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Sep 1, 2010, 01:10 PM	#18
WarEagleAU Bird of Prey Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Gurley, AL Posts: 9,994 (3.94/day) Thanks: 3,810 Thanked 557 Times in 521 Posts System Specs	PRetty decent looking case. I love those wave lines. Gotta give props to DS for saying, and I am paraphrasing here, "ugly looking hinge locks" as a negative. I LOVE IT! __________________ =-TheEagle-= http://www.heatware.com/eval.php?id=62454 “You crazy? Surfing any website without an antivirus is like freaking with a dirty woman without protection” -OzzmanFloyd120 - Edited for content and clarity

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