Introduction

I would like to thank Chieftec for supplying the review sample.

Chieftec has been in the business of manufacturing and designing cases for a very long time. With over 17 years of experience under their belt, we have come to expect and cherish the relentless quality and innovative design of their products. In recent years the manufacturer has moved from just cases to other products like power supplies and other accessories as well. Such diversification is driven with the same outlook: to create quality products without a usuable and effective feature set.


We have the pleasure of taking a look at the new Chieftec Dragon case today. It is available in red or black and comes equipped with four fans. This is what Chieftec has to say about the enclosure:

A gamer’s dream!! Our popular Dragon Series is getting a new member, the new CH-07. This gaming chassis with its four pre-installed fans (1x 220mm and 3x 120mm) offers not only outstanding cooling but also holds enough space for an E-ATX mainboard. The ergonomic and smooth-lines coupled with patented and easy-to-use fastening clips for the ODD and HDD installation will make this gaming chassis a leading force.

Specifications

Packaging

Chieftec packs the Dragon case into a full color, heavy duty cardboard box. The larger sides of the package look quite similar and have computer rendered images of the black and red variants of the case. One side also has a few close-ups on some of the features you will find within the chassis itself. One thing of interest here is the fact, that the red version pictured has a completely different color than the actual case itself. Many may be disappointed after wanting what you see on the box, but getting something completely different. I do not understand why Chieftec has not taken actual images of the case instead of computer renders.


Both sides of the package hold the usual information. One lists the specifications of the Dragon, while the other mentions which color you will be grabbing. The case itself is not a lightweight one, so the lack of holes to carry the entire contraption around may cause some frustration right after the joy of the acquisition.


Chieftec is using fairly compact foam spacers in combination with a heavy-duty plastic bag to protect the case during shipping. This should be sufficient for most and our sample made it here safe and sound.