Enermax SpineRex Review

👤by David Mitchelson Comments 📅31-05-11
Interior

We’ve taken a look at the outside of SpineRex now let’s take a look at the inside. With the side panels removed we can see there is plenty of space inside the case. Those who recently saw our In Win Dragon Rider Review will notice similarities between this and SpineRex. They use a similar OEM. From the outset we can see that there are limited spaces for cable management due to the large opening beneath the motherboard tray. Combined with the narrow clearance between the side panel and behind the motherboard tray it looks like we may struggle in this department.


The prominent side with lots of space



Limited number of cable management cut-outs and clearance


The PSU area has a removable dust filter that is removable. Unfortunately though you will need to remove the PSU to get this out. As it isn’t removable from the underside of the case. It’s good to see that SpineRex has rubber mounts for the PSU – this will help to reduce vibration and avoid scratching.


PSU has filter and anti-vibration elements


Moving up, we have 7 x PCI expansion slot covers, each have thumbscrews for easy removal. Considering some mid-towers have 8 PCI expansion slot covers, SpineRex, being classified as full-tower ought to have more than this!


7 PCI expansion slot covers with thumbscrews


At the rear and top of SpineRex we have mounting for a rear 120mm fan and 2 x 120/140mm fans at the top (No filter). Sadly these are optional and SpineRex is absent of any cooling at the rear and top of the case – breaking out of traditional cooling methods is a risky game. A little later we will feature SpineRex in our notorious thermal performance chart to find out whether the omission of these cooling fans is to its detriment.


Mounting for 120/140mm fans but nothing pre-installed


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