Packaging

Formula V Line doesn't really give you a clear image of the chassis on the box, but does focus on some branding on the front panel. Turning the packaging around, there is a list of specifications and selling points. Both sides are actually pretty bare, with a small printed square on one of them to let you know which version you will find within. It is interesting that Formula V Line has two sets of boxes printed—one for each color—instead of simply putting a sticker on a universal box instead.


The Crystal Z8 Floe comes packaged with two Styrofoam spacers - one for the top and one for the bottom. A clear plastic bag has also been employed to protect the case from scratches and fingerprints.

Contents

The Crystal Z8 Floe ships with a cleaning cloth alongside some zip ties, a mixed bag of screws and some spare plastic bits. The chassis may also be converted to one with a vented front panel with the included metal mesh cover and fan mounting bars. That is a very nice touch, but seems overkill for the target audience. Instead, the Crystal Z8 Floe could have been made available in two SKUs, thus reducing the price overall as you could buy the exact variant you want. Interestingly enough, Formula V Line offers the case in three fan configurations instead, one simply called the Z8, with no fans, another by the name Z8 Cosmic with that fan model and lastly the one we are reviewing called the Z8 Floe, which uses the Floe series of fans.