Fractal Design CORE1000

Darksaber · Aug 6, 2011, 04:45 PM

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TheLaughingMan · Sep 8, 2011, 10:35 PM

I disagree a little here. The white accent is limited to on the back expansion slot plates and the fan. That is not really an accent to me as there is less than 5% white here.

Frick · Sep 9, 2011, 04:30 PM

If the blue light is anything like the Core 3000 you gotta tape over it or not have it plugged in. It's super bright.

Aug 6, 2011, 04:45 PM	#1
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