Aerocool XPredator X1 Devil Red Review

👤by David Mitchelson Comments 📅09-11-12
Interior

After removing two thumbscrews from either side panel we can delve inside for a good look at the internal layout and features. Continuing the red styling, the motherboard tray and other parts have been given a coat of red – this contrasts really well against the black.

There are numerous cable management grommets running vertically across the ATX/MATX compatible motherboard tray but sadly no cut-outs or grommets across the top, signifying that the CPU power will have to trail across the motherboard as will the cable for the fan should the user want to hook it up to the fan controller. The clearance behind the motherboard tray appears to be very tight.


A look at the internal layout



Behind the motherboard tray


As we move in for a closer look, we’ll start with the PSU area. This has been given anti-vibration rubber which is great to see. There is also a dust filter which is removable by sliding away from the case. Next to the PSU area is a mesh area which has mounting holes for attaching a 120mm fan should additional cooling be required.


Anti-vibration pads and dust filter for PSU


There are 7x PCI expansion slot covers, whilst one is reusable the others are sadly not and have to be pried away from the chassis in order to make sure of the space there. Disposable PCI covers are a bad idea, even for a budget-orientated case.


7x PCI expansion slot covers


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