A Closer Look - Inside

Just as is the case with the S21T, the insides of the S10V can be accessed by removing two thumb screws and pulling off the top cover. There is a foam lining on the ledge to eliminate any vibrations of the chassis.


Taking a look at the rear from the inside of the enclosure, it becomes apparent that Origen AE has chosen to use trusted and true screws to hold each expansion slot cover. The PSU bay features a large air vent which has been cut out of the aluminum underside so that a PSU with 120 or 140 mm fan has access to outside air. This means that you should install these type of power supplies with the fan facing downward, while you have free choice if the unit utilizes a 80 mm fan in the rear.

Each of the sides holds a pair of 60 mm fans, which are powered by mainboard headers. Most mATX boards do not have four such headers onboard, this is why Origen AE has included two Y spitters. With the help of that cable you can use all four fans on boards with just two fan headers - a great addition!


The slim line optical drive bay can be removed by loosening four small screws. Once it is taken out, the PCB, which supplies the front connectivity is revealed. As you can see, it is one custom made piece which holds the card reader and the I/O.


The two hard drives bays, if you can call them such, are located right behind the VFD. These are cooled by one pair of the afore mentioned fans. The VFD itself is not an OEM product, but Origen AE's own creation. The green PCB even sports the company name. The installation system of the hard drives is quite similar to that of the S21T. Simply remove one side is to enable placement of the drive and then replace and secure it with the thumb screw.