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InWin A5

Darksaber

Senior Editor & Case Reviewer
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Location
Victoria, BC, Canada
System Name Corsair 2000D Silent Gaming Rig
Processor Intel Core i5-14600K
Motherboard ASUS ROG Strix Z790-i Gaming Wifi
Cooling Corsair iCUE H150i Black
Memory Corsair 64 GB 6000 MHz DDR5
Video Card(s) Gainward GeForce RTX 4080 Phoenix GS
Storage TeamGroup 1TB NVMe SSD
Display(s) Gigabyte 32" M32U
Case Corsair 2000D
Power Supply Corsair 850 W SFX
Mouse Logitech MX
Keyboard Sharkoon PureWriter TKL
The InWin A5 may look like an ATX chassis based on its compact design, but manages to squeeze E-ATX compatibility into its interior. Sporting the same sturdy look and feel as the A1, it is also surprisingly affordable, which could make it a great choice for those with big boards, requiring a small footprint and understated look.

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Wow, looks nice!
 
The unified motherboard cable is actually less preferable. Due to cases coming with only 1 led, I've become accustomed to connecting the power led to the HDD Activity pins. If the cables don't break out, you can't do that. You need to get an extra breakout dongle.
 
The unified motherboard cable is actually less preferable. Due to cases coming with only 1 led, I've become accustomed to connecting the power led to the HDD Activity pins. If the cables don't break out, you can't do that. You need to get an extra breakout dongle.
Agreed. Also, what is it with the dumbing down trend of "we charge double for no reset switch or HDD LED"?
 
holy crap, it's already been 5 extremely eventful years since the A1's debut. the whole industry has changed. they're really due for a revision if they want to stay as a 'series' in anything but name.
 
Agreed. Also, what is it with the dumbing down trend of "we charge double for no reset switch or HDD LED"?
Well they figured out that removing vents for side fans and expansion bays let them jack up the price, and people bought them in droves. Then they did it with front I/O. Now they're doing it with status lights.

People keep buying them /shrug. My HAF 922 is just as functional today as it was 10 years ago.
 
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