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Kolink Launches the Inspire K1 Case

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The new Kolink Inspire K1 RGB Midi-Tower is a stylish ATX case featuring a tempered glass front panel, complete with pre-installed 120mm RGB fans and an additional 80mm rear-mounted fan. The tidy interior of the Inspire K1 offers lots of space for installation, with easy access via removal of the tool-less acrylic side panel.The case also includes adequate space for watercooling configurations, supporting up to a 240mm radiator and offering convenient cable management. It offers a really great solution for builders looking for an affordable case that not only looks great, but offers fantastic value for money.



The Kolink Inspire K1 at a glance:
  • Designer case compatible with motherboards up to ATX
  • Acrylic glass side panel and tempered glass front
  • 2x Pre-installed 120 mm RGB-LED fans, 1x 80 mm fan on the back
  • I/O Panel with 2x USB 2.0 / 1x USB 3.0 & HD Audio In/Out
  • Supports one 240 mm format radiator
  • 3x 3.5 and 2x 2.5" drive slots
  • Fits graphics cards up to 35 cm in lenth & CPU coolers up to 15 cm high
  • Includes fan controller and remote controller
Easy access to install components with tool-less side panels.
The Kolink Inspire K1 chassis is built with SECC steel, complete with a tool-less acrylic side panel. The brushed front I/O panel includes 1 x USB 3.0, 2 x USB 2.0 ports and HD Audio as standard.

Inside it has room to support motherboards inclduding ATX, Mini-ATX and Mini-ITX models. It's top-mount power supply is installed in the upper rear of section of the case, powering graphics cards up to a maximum of 35cm in length.

In the front of the case, storage options consist of up to 2 x 3.5" HDDs, with a further 3.5" HDD slot that can be attached to the rear of the motherboard tray; alternatively users can install up to 2 x 2.5" SDDs there instead.

When it comes to cooling the Kolink Inspire K1 comes pre-installed with 2 x 120 mm fans featuring Rainbow RGB-LED lighting, with an additional 80 mm fan located at the back. Both front-facing fans are connected to the bundled RGB controller, including a remote control that enables users to select from up to 350 different effects and supports up to an additional 2 RGB strips.

Lastly, for those wishing to configure their build with additional water-cooling solutions, the Kolink Inspire K1 can support up to a 240mm radiator with a 15mm CPU cooler clearance.

Technical Details:
  • Dimensions: 175 x 350 x 410 mm (W x H x D)
  • Material: Steel, acrylic glass, tempered glass
  • Weight: approx. 3.5 kg
  • Colour: Black
  • Form factor: ATX, Micro-ATX, Mini-ITX
  • Total Possible Fans:
  • 2x 120 mm (Front)
  • 1x 80 mm (Rear)
  • Pre-installed:
  • 2x 120 mm RGB-LED fans (Front)
  • 1x 80 mm (rear)
  • Radiator Mountings:
  • 1x 240 mm (Front)
  • Drive Bays:
  • 3x 3.5" (internal)
  • 2x 2.5" (internal)
  • PSU: 1x Standard ATX up to 160 mm (optional)
  • Expansion Slots: 7
  • I/O Panel:
  • 2x USB 2.0 (internal connection)
  • 1x USB 3.0 (internal connection)
  • 1x Audio In/Out
  • Max GPU length: 350 mm
  • Max CPU cooler height: 150 mm
Available from Overclockers UK for £44.99.

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'Inspire' for the most bog standard case design ever. Mkay
 

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Been a while since I've seen a brand new case in mid tower ATX format that has an 80mm rear fan. Because it is a narrower case and can only support CPU coolers up to 15CM tall...that nixes using a cooler like my U14S, let alone AIO users that wanna use the rear exhaust spot for their 120/140 coolers. Pass.
 
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yet ANUTHA small, boring, same same lame case with obsolutely ZERO innovative features or design choices....y A w N.....
 
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Been a while since I've seen a brand new case in mid tower ATX format that has an 80mm rear fan...

Must admit, putting anything smaller than a 120mm fan in a case these days
is pretty much bordering on total incompetence. I like the basic layout of the
case itself, but really!!!
 

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Been a while since I've seen a brand new case in mid tower ATX format that has an 80mm rear fan. Because it is a narrower case and can only support CPU coolers up to 15CM tall...that nixes using a cooler like my U14S, let alone AIO users that wanna use the rear exhaust spot for their 120/140 coolers. Pass.

1x80mm rear fan is like so 90's P.

One reason i have not been able to find a new case, my TT Armour has a 1200mm and 90mm rear fans.
 
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Why does everyone insist on closing off the front panel airflow. Why would you stick big ass fans on the front, the immediately cut 99% of the air flow to them? Please learn from every other failed heatbox and ventilate your cases people.
 
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