SkyHawk/Eagle Tech Silver Case Review


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First looks:

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Visually, this case sports a aluminum alloy outside. Upon inspection of the inside, I

began to realize this case, was totally made out of 1.2mm aluminum alloy. Not only this, I was shocked of how low of a price it is currently being sold on Newegg. Personally I think this case, rivials the leading Lian Li cases.

Upon further inspection:

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The more I looked inside, the more I was stunned to realize literally everything was being held in with thumb screws! Add the sliding motherboard tray, and removable hard drive tray, and removable power supply holder, installation was a breeze!

Simplistic front USB / audio / mic jacks:

Simple, front USB and audio / mic jacks, only downside really to this that I could see, no front firewire. :(

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Wire holders:

Even for you neat freaks, they've gone the extra mile and included wireholders, with adhesive for holding to anywhere you want on the case!

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Overall:

The best case i've ever owned. For the price, it is the best i've seen so far you can get as far as totally cheap aluminum alloy cases.

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For more information on this case, and other products visit: http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc....-117-030&depa=1

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  • 6 months later...

Well I did not want to start a whole new thread so I will just add my review to yours......

I was looking around for a very nice looking but cheap case for customers computers....looking around I came across the SkyHawk MSR-4610, which is an all aluminum mid tower case. It is only 24.99 HERE and I think shipping is like 12 dollars, I bought several so I don't know if I got a reduced rate.......

Some specs:

* Manufacture: Eagle Tech / SkyHawk

* Manufacture Model #: MSR-4610

* Case Type: Mid Tower PC ATX, Mini Server

* Chase, Side and Front Panel Material: High Quality 1.2mm Thick All Aluminum Alloy Frame, Body, Front & Side Panels

* Drive Bays: 5.25" x 4/0, 3.5" x 2/4 (external/internal)

* Expansion Slots: 7

* Front Ports: 2 x USB 2.0, 1 x Mic., 1 x Audio Ports

* Motherboard Compatibility: ATX, MICRO-ATX, XEON?ATX motherboard

* Dimensions: 19.3" x 8.3" x 17.5"(DxWxH)

* Thumb Screws: YES

* Removable Mother Board Tray: YES (Motherboard tray can be removed for easy installation)

* Retractable Feet: YES (The feet can be turned 90 degree to be hidden.)

* Compatible Power Supply Type: Standard ATX (NOT INCLUDED)

* Color: Silver

FANS:

* Supports

* 4 x 80mm Fans 2 x on Side Panel - NOT INCLUDED

* 1 x on Front Panel - NOT INCLUDED

* 1 x on Rear Panel - INCLUDED

Anyway I did not know this review even existed so I have all these pictures and I might as well post 'em:p:p

Ok so here is a picture of the front of the case, nice and streamlined and you can see it is brushed aluminum:

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Closer look at the brushed aluminum side::woot:t:

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Both side panels as well as the motherboard tray, pci slots and the power supply bracket are attached with thumb screws, very good if you are in and out of your case a lot, though if you frequent LANs like I do, you might want to at least make the motherboard tray have regular screws.....so it can't just get pulled out fast....

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Inside the case there is planty of room to work....

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Especially since the motherboard tray comes out making it super easy to install everything.

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Another great thing is it has this bar on the top on the case right behind the power supply. You have to loop the power supply's wires over that which holds them up and keeps the case nice and clean.

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One negative, for some people might be the fact that the front USB connectors are all single strands, so you have to use your motherboard manual to make sure you have everything hooked the way it should be

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So here it is with my test computer installed:

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Well thats about it....ah yes since it is Aluminum it is really light, without anything in it, it is 10lbs 12 oz and with my setup it was only 21lbs and 10oz so it would be really good for LANs:D:D

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Edited by Toastyone

^ ok.....well I am not reviewing a Lian Li case I am reviewing this one :pinch: Not everyone has the cash or wants to go out and spend 100-200 on a case :rolleyes: I am just informing other people who might be looking for a case that this is a pretty good buy, and looks nice too.....Your comment does not really help the thread at all :sleep:

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