Test System

Assembly

Installing the motherboard is done by traditional means with the use of spacers and screws. As expected, there is quite a bit of space above the motherboard to allow for a radiator and fan combination in the ceiling.


The 3.5" hard-drive trays are made of plastic and may be pulled apart slightly, which means you do not have to bend them when installing a drive. The metal pins come with rubber rings as an additional measure against vibrations.


With the drive is in place, squeeze the tray together again to secure it. Lastly, slide the whole contraption back into the tray of your choice until it snaps into place. The whole setup is quite secure, so you won't have to worry about anything shaking loose during transport.


Installing 2.5" drives into these SSD trays does require the use of a screwdriver and the included screws. Once in place, simply hook the tray back into its position and use the single thumbscrew to pin it down securely.


Installing the PSU bears no surprises with the exception of having to slide the unit in through the side. It rests perfectly on rubber mounts, and Roswill also includes four black screws with which to pin it down.


With everything installed, the Cullinan makes a really clean impression. The plastic cover and shroud inside make sure you only really see the cables' ends. Rosewill has also done an excellent job by including a large number of cable-tying positions. These allow you to spread all the cables out nicely to reduce the cable mess behind the motherboard tray, which is important since that side is also covered by glass. That said, there is still very little space overall, so you may have to apply some pressure to put the solid panel back in place - just don't break it!

Finished Looks

With everything back in place, the Rosewill Cullinan makes a really sexy impression. The extensive use of glass is great, and the four included blue LED-equipped fans really work well in attracting some attention to your build.


You can clearly see the individual LEDs of these fans when looking at them through the front. Interestingly enough, these lights turn off if you set the fan controller to "low." Only when set to "high" do they turn on while the fans are spinning. Both side panels are sufficiently darkened to allow users who take a closer look to see the parts within, while hiding the cable mess from those onlookers who don't.


Thanks to the fans within the chassis, the hardware can be lit extremely well in a dark environment. As Rosewill employs tinted windows, you are able to have the system sitting next to you without it disturbing you, which makes for a great balance between lighting and usability.