Apevia X-QPack 2

Installation

Placing the hardware on the tray is done exacly as you would in any other case. After the mainboard, memory, graphics card and CPU & heatsink are properly installed, slide the tray back into the unit. Due to the construction the CPU cooler may not be taller than 76 mm to fit inside the X-QPack2. Graphic cards are not allowed to be longer than 11.5 inches.


The next step is done by installing the hard drive and ODD. The former can be installed outside of the case and then simply inserted into the chassis, while the optical drive is placed in the bay through the front of the case.


You now have free choice of a power supply. It should not be larger than 150 x 140 x 86 mm and should have the cable tree towards the side window. Most traditional PSUs with 12 cm fan should fall within these restrictions. After the X-QPack2 has been filled, simply replace the cover and secure it with the thumb screws.

Finished Looks

Even though the case front is red and black, the included fans are blue. While it still looks great, red lights and backlight on the LCD would have looked much better.


Taking a look at the side with the room lights dimmed, you can clearly see the blue glow from the rear and front fan. It should look great at any LAN party and this is certainly the right area of use for this case.


The overall look is certainly beautiful and, the new changes warrant a new model name and new looks. In other words it is a valid successor to the original X-QPack.