Introduction
I would like to thank
GELID Solution for providing the review sample.
The DarkForce chassis is the first case from Gelid, aiming to offer a functional feature set and solid build quality all at a price of around 100 Euro.
Specifications
| Gelid Solutions DarkForce |
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| CASE TYPE: | Midi-Tower |
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| MATERIAL: | Plastic, Metal Mesh & Steel |
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| WEIGHT: | 9.2KG / 20.08 lbs |
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| SLOTS: | 8+1 |
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| DRIVE BAYS: | 4x External 5.25" 6+1 (Converted from one 5.25" Drive Bay) |
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MOTHERBOARD FORM FACTORS: | Micro-ATX ATX |
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| DIMENSIONS: | 530 x 207 x 505 mm / 20.9 x 8.1 x 19.9 inch |
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| FRONT DOOR/COVER: | None |
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| FRONT FANS: | 2 x 120mm (1 x 120 x 25mm Fan @1200rpm included) |
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| REAR FANS: | 1 x 120 x 25mm Fan 1200rpm |
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| TOP FANS: | 2 x 140 or 120mm (Optional) |
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| BASE FANS: | 2 x 140 or 120mm (Optional) |
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| OTHER FANS: | External drive bays: 120x25mm fan x 1 (optional) |
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| I/O: | 2x USB 2.0 1x USB 3.0 1x Headphone 1x Microphone 1x eSATA |
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| FAN CONTROLLER: | N/A |
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Packaging
Gelid packs the chassis in a full color box with an image of the unit in the front and an open snap of the enclosure in the rear. In terms of design, the package may not really be the creme de la creme, but will do the job just fine. You will find another image and the specifications of the DarkForce chassis on the side of the box.
The DarkForce is secured with Stryrofoam spacers and protected from light scratches and fingerprints with a plastic bag. Our chassis got here just fine, so you should not have to worry either.