DimasTech Bench/Test Table Easy V2.5 Case Review

👤by James Clewer  Comments 📅10-07-10

Installation

Test set-up

Processor: AMD Phenom II 555 Dual Core and 1055T Hex Core
Motherboard: ECS A885GM-A2
Memory: 4GB Corsair 1600MHZ C7 DDR3
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hiper-TX3
Optical Drive: NEC Optiarc DVDRW
Graphics: Gainward GTX260 896MB PCI-e
Hard Disks: Samsung Spinpoint 160GB and Western Digital 250GB
PSU: Hiper Type-R 580W PSU

Build and installation

I began with the PCI backplate. This was secured using a screw and bolt method - DimasTech have designed it to allow the backplate to slide a few centimetres in each direction. This not only allows the possible use of Extended ATX boards and the additional PCI slots that they inherently possess but it also allows the fine adjustment needed to align the PCI slots in the first case. This is a very useful feature since I have come across a few cases in my time whose PCI slots were a millimetre or two out - when this is the case it can put undue stress on the cards being installed.

Movable PCI backplate.

Next I tried the various fan mounts - the same screw and bolt approach is needed here for all but the flexible fan mount. The flex mount is actually pre-threaded so it simply screws into whichever location you desire.

Lots of fan flexibility.

The motherboard standoffs provided by DimasTech are large to say the least. At 2.5cm tall they provide a chunk of clearance from the Bench/Test Table Easy V2.5's top. The primary function of these is to allow sufficient mounting clearance for extreme cooling solutions. Phase cooling needs particularly large mounts due to the thickness of insulation and sealant layers to counteract the onset of condensation during sub zero operation.

The DimasTech's very large motherboard standoffs.

The power and reset buttons are easy to install. The CNC'd mount holes are the perfect fit and once in place some threaded collars secure the buttons to the case. The USB connector simply screws into place and is once again a perfect fit.

Front panel is uncluttered.

Here you can see the motherboard in position ready for all other components to be installed - clearance for components is good and everything fits securely.