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Old 08-29-07   #1 (permalink)
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Default XCLIO Propeller case with 360MM fan review

August 28th, 2007
Article by: Joe Anderson
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Basically, the Propeller is a relatively standard steel, mid tower chassis with the usual number of bays and expansion slots. Its dimensions are a little odd, being a bit shorter and deeper than many midis, but as we'll see later, this ain't all bad. There are placements, front and rear, for 120mm fans but none are included. There is, however one fan included, and it measures a monstrous 360mm! That's over 14 inches in diameter, folks! It even comes with its own fan controller and blue LEDs.
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In a word, no. I had high hopes for the Propeller, considering how much I liked XClio's 188A chassis, but it wasn't to be. When considering a budget case, there are some shortcomings one can ignore. The Spartan interior is roomy, but doesn't have many amenities or innovative features. I know how to use a screwdriver; I can deal with that. Especially considering the Propellers low cost. On close examination, it lacks the kind of fit and finish I like to see in a chassis, but for $65 and a 360mm fan, I can live with it. The lackluster cooling performance is really the only thing about this case that is troubling. I suspect that some experimentation with fans and a few hours with the Dremel would bring the cooling up to snuff, but I'm not here to judge the Propeller's potential, I'm here to tell you what I think of the product as-is.

I should say here that the cooling is not horrible. In fact, it could be much worse. What I'm saying is that the 360mm fan gave me some lofty expectations that the Propeller wasn't able to deliver. In the final analysis, I would still consider the Propeller chassis a good value, but this determination is based more on price than performance. For a budget case, it's got better looks than most in its class, but the case has a few annoying little fit and finish issues and lacks a manual.
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Why do all these nice cases got to have the stupid front part open up, I hate that, I want a case like the p190 but the front dose not have a door on it!!
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65$? now that's a price you can't argue with. if all else fails, take the side door off and use it as a fan for your desk

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if you dont like the fan cut it out and make it a side window
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if you dont like the fan cut it out and make it a side window
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Nice fan, terrible side panel though. That plastic grill looks like crap, and it sticks out way too much. They should either make the whole case wider or put the fan on the inside with a nice mesh grill.
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250mm fans like I have on my case from Xclio is about the limit I would go. I have 2 on here and they rock! a single 360? I think that's maybe going a little far. I like their cases, but some of their projects are much for me, personally. Mine is a full tower though and there is room. I like my case better, even though I have not personally and physically seen the Propeller.
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