Clearance inside a chassis is essential to enthusiasts, in this section we will be looking at all areas to reveal just how flexible Strike-X ST really is.

First off – the CPU cooler. Here Strike-X ST can accommodate the biggest of CPU coolers including Noctua NH-D14 (pictured) and Thermalright Silver Arrow. These coolers are both 160mm.



The biggest surprise comes with the graphics card clearance. Pictured below is the NVIDIA GTX480 which measures 11” in total length. Here you can see over 5” in clearance between the end of the card and the HDD cage. Strike-X ST will accommodate anything currently on the market.



Many gamers and enthusiasts are turning to water-cooling their system and so manufacturers are catering for this too. Inside Strike-X ST, thanks to the vast amount of space at the top of the chassis can we fit 240 and 360 water-cooling radiators. Inside Strike-X ST we have installed Phobya G Charger 240, as you can see from the picture – there is plenty of space.



Behind the motherboard tray there is approximately 2cm of clearance – this again is substantial and allows for the thicker cables to route behind the motherboard tray enabling those with a keen interest in cable management to create a good, clean workspace.



With our system now installed – let’s see how the cooling performs inside Strike-X ST, over the page.