Raidmax Viper GX II ATX Mid Tower 522WBO Black/Orange PC Case
RAIDMAX Viper GX II ATX-522WBO Black/Orange ATX Mid Tower Specs
Dimensions:Dimensions (H x W x D)539L 240W 507H
Weight: 16.82 lbs.
Material:
Chassis: SECC
Front Panel: ABS
Drive Bays:
5.25: 3 External Bays
2.5: 4 Internal Bays / 1 X Hotswap
3.5: 3 Internal Bays compatible with SSD (convert from 3.5" HDD rack)
Front I/O Panel:
USB 2.0: 0
USB 3.0: 2
Audio: 2 X HD 7.1 Audio Jacks
Front LED:Power/Hdd
Cooling Fan:
Front: 1 X 120mm (Orange LED) included
Rear: 1 X 120mm Included
Side: no
Top: 2 X 120mm
Liquid Cooling Ready: Yes 240 mm dual-fan liquid cooling system support/Support CPU coolers up to 176 mm(6.9 inches) high
Motherboard: Micro ATX / ATX / Mini-ITX
Power Supply: Standard PS2(option ready) Bottom Mounted with filter
Features:
Raidmax significant eye catching front panel design
The I/O panel has Dual 3.0 usb ports, 2 X audio and 1 X external SSD connector (hotswap)
Special designed right side panel for cable management creates more space behind the motherboard tray
Black interior with red motherboard tray for stylish look
Front 2.5” HDD hot-swap rack
Bottom mount PSU design with removable filter
Smart one-click bay covers
Removable and adjustable HDD rack extends up to 16.33 inches (415 mm) interior length for Video Card
About the Case:
Case Front: The I/O Panel has a total of two usb ports(3.0), MIC, audio out and Power and Reset switches. Also a SSD drive connector is included here providing more expansion and compatibility on the fly. The front panel door with orange backlit LED design swings open to reveal the one click drive plates underneath followed by additional mesh airflow cutouts. On the bottom of the panel there is a orange LED 120 mm fan covered by mesh airflow cutouts for system cooling.
Case Rear: On the rear we have our other included 120mm fan, if you are building with a liquid cooler this will support the radiator. We also have a total of 7 expansion slots as well as grommets fitted to the case for liquid cooling tubes. In this case the power supply mounts at the bottom of the rear end and comes with 1 removable filter to keep system PSU clean and cool.
Case Top: The top has a perforated design for additional airflow and cosmetic appeal and can support up to 2 120 mm fans underneath. Unique to this system is the 2.5 SSD hotswap connector in the front of the top panel for expansion. The top panel is removable and modular for convenience.
Case Bottom: Looking at the bottom we have four rubberized feet. Also here is a fan filter should you choose to mount your PSU fan side down which is a nice feature to have to keep dust from your PSU and interior clean.
Left Side Panel: The left side panel has the same design as the right side however it of course doesn't support fans nor does it have holes in it. The panel may be removed for quick access to cable management and other features. Designed for extra space behind the motherboard tray providing additional cable management.
Right Side Panel: Sporting a colored honey comb side panel providing visual access to the inner casing and can be swung forward for instant access to the interior. no fan support is provided here.
Inside Case: The inner casing is powder coated black with a red motherboard tray for added appeal. Tool-less 5.25 unique drive rack followed by a modular HDD rack for up to 415 mm extended length VGA and rail slide HDD rack technology finish up the front end. Dual 240 mm liquid cooling system support is provided and support for up to six 120 mm fans for maximum airflow. One Orange LED fan is included in the lower front deck and one black 120 mm fan included in the rear panel to provide system cooling.
Our Comments:
The Raidmax Viper GX II is a bargain case with many options often sought in higher end full sscale ATX towers including modular drive bays, extended VGA support, dual 240 mm liquid cooling support and hotswap drive technology. This case is highly adaptable and can be configured with many different build options due to excess space provided for various support elements. The Viper GX II is a step up from the similar Raidmax Viper II case reviewed previously, with larger cooling and VGA supported. A great buy at a great price, this case could pack a knockout punch for your media and gaming needs.