In Win recently released an updated version of their popular BUC chassis, this time calling it the BUC 101. In Win has made a big push as of late to become a big part of the computer enthusiast market, you need look no further than their Retail Web Site to get an idea of the enthusiast cases and power supplies they offer today. Once known mostly for their OEM products, it’s safe to say In Win is well on their way to becoming much more. Read on as we explore the BUC 101, learn what improvements have been made since the original BUC chassis, and if it deserves consideration for your next system build or upgrade.

About In Win

IN-WIN Development Inc., an ISO 9001 manufacturer of professional computer chassis, power supplies and digital storage devices, is the leading provider of enclosure solutions to system integrators worldwide. Founded in 1985, IN-WIN provides high quality chassis that conform to all safety regulations, as well as unsurpassed customer service.

n Win was well trained to become a top-notch manufacturer of core technology to enhance internal core competence to meet what customer and market needs constantly. Top Management has been executed four major elements to reach our growing goal: Innovation, Service, Speed, Value, Safety, Warmth, Faithful, Diligence in order to remain our leading edge position and differentiate with other players.

Introduction

Many case manufacturers vie for the title of a ‘Water Cooling Ready Product’ however few actually get it right, many even ‘half-attempt’ this by drilling three holes at the back of the chassis and say it is compatible with Water Cooling. However, the consumer is not so easily fooled and neither are the writers at Overclockers Tech. As far as we are concerned, if the product is unable to accommodate at least one 240mm sized radiator, then it is our opinion it is not fit for the purpose.

There are few cases out there than can accommodate water cooling as easily as air, however one company thinks it has this combination just right. This would be the company we all know as CoolerMaster and the product in question is their New ‘Storm Trooper’ chassis.

In all honesty this case seems to have caused a stir in the water cooling world; however it is time we took our objective eye over the product to determine what can be gleaned.

Company Background

Cooler Master was founded with the mission of providing the industry’s best thermal solutions. Since its establishment a decade ago, the company has remained faithful to this mission, emerging as a world leader in products and services for companies dealing with devices where heat issues must be resolved.

In pursuing this mission, Cooler Master is absolutely committed to delivering solutions that precisely meet customer requirements for features, performance, and quality. Moreover, we strive to be a reliable long-term partner for our customers that they can truly depend on. It aims to be the first and foremost name that comes to mind for companies around the world seeking thermal solutions, and seeks to build such a reputation through outstanding technology, sophisticated design, and superior service.

Raidmax recently sent another of their new release chassis for review – this mid tower offering called the “Seiran”. Raidmax has been very busy lately releasing several new chassis designs and giving their customers many options when deciding on a case for a new build or upgrade. The Seiran chassis comes in a white, red, or black version. Today, we will be reviewing the black option. The Raidmax claim to fame is offering good looking, high quality, and affordable products. There is certainly no shortage of unique features and design qualities included in the Seiran chassis, so read on as we take an in depth look at the Seiran Mid Tower Case to see if it lives up to the Raidmax standard of a great product at a great price.

The good folks at Raidmax were kind enough to send along their new release Viper mid tower case for review today. Raidmax has been around since 1988, so obviously they are not the new kid on the block. Over the years Raidmax has offered products generally geared towards those on a budget, all the while attempting to give a quality product at an affordable price. The press release accompanying the release of the Viper proclaims “The awesome new Viper case from Raidmax transforms your PC with jaw dropping design. Leading PC chassis maker innovates again with tool free setup and easy cable management”

Read on as we explore the Raidmax Viper and what it has to offer you, the consumer.

Introduction

What makes a computer case special? Is it because it has plenty of storage space or lots of fancy lights? Maybe it is for the reason that it is great for water cooling? All these questions and more must be answered when purchasing a computer case.

We at OverclockersTech have reviewed many computer cases ranging from the unusual Lian Li T1 Spider chassis. To the enormous Coolermaster Haf X and the Thermaltake Level 10 GT. Now we bare the latter mentioned cases in mind and then finally throw in the behemoth-like ‘Mountain Mods’ cases into the mix and the result is an interesting brew indeed.

A few short months ago our very own ‘Lvcoyote’ gave the Thermaltake Chaser MK1 a gold award and when reviewing this product with the eye of air cooling, and it richly deserved our coveted award. However, let us now review the same product but looking at it from the viewpoint of a water cooling enthusiast! Will the product still receive a gold award even when factoring in its great air cooling potential? Or will it slip down the scales slightly? Only an in depth  review from a water coolers viewpoint will reveal the truth.

Here at Overclocker’s Tech we have two sides in the industry. We have our esteemed fellow reviewer ‘Lvcoytote whom is our ultimate guru when it comes to air cooling and yours truly for water and the more exotic forms temperature control. With this in mind we have decided to once again review the Thermaltake Chaser MK1, however ‘we have a twist in the tale’, as this time we are taking a look at the LCS (Or Liquid Cooled Solution) version of the same case.

Before moving on make sure you catch ‘LV’s’ fantastic and informative review at:

Thermaltake-chaser-mk1-case-review

Company Background

We live in a world where most things seem to move at the speed of light. At Thermaltake, we feel the same way and that is exactly how Thermaltake conducts itself to deliver innovative, reliable and customer-centric solutions to the worldwide market.

Since the beginning of Thermaltake in 1999, it has been at the forefront of creating new and exciting products at a time where most computer users were provided little to no choices for components that may seem irrelevant, but in reality crucial to the performance of a PC.

While still a relatively young company, established in 1999, Thermaltake is built on unwavering will and dedication to address issues and innovate at the same time for computer enthusiasts and corporate users worldwide .

Customers are our greatest asset and Thermaltake does not take that for granted. That is why Thermaltake is the industry leading in customer service and customer support with around-the-clock automated product return service.”

Introduction

Some, as the phrase goes, may say ‘Silence is Golden’ and in some situations this can be true. In the performance cooling world, silence is the last thing that is wanted. However, for those who just want a good computer that performs well and is fairly quiet to boot (pun intended) then accommodations must be made. No chassis can be 100 percent silent as air needs to be drawn into the case and then expelled again. However, efforts can be made to both reduce vibration and sound proof various parts of the chassis. Entrance CoolerMaster;  they believe they have the answer to the silent computer world, so without further ado let us investigate their latest chassis product, the Silencio 550.

Company Background

Cooler Master was founded with the mission of providing the industry’s best thermal solutions. Since its establishment a decade ago, the company has remained faithful to this mission, emerging as a world leader in products and services for companies dealing with devices where heat issues must be resolved. In pursuing this mission, Cooler Master is absolutely committed to delivering solutions that precisely meet customer requirements for features, performance, and quality. Moreover, we strive to be a reliable long-term partner for our customers that they can truly depend on.

Cooler Master’s current business encompasses a comprehensive lineup of thermal solutions for a full range of applications. Its products range from heat sinks and fans to component housing, chassis, and ducting for computers, industrial machinery, telecommunications equipment, and many other devices.

Specifications:

Near silent operation and prepared to take on powerful hardware, the Cooler Master Silencio is able to keep high-end setups running cool and quiet. Sound proofing on both side panels assist in vastly reducing noise levels. A sleek mirror finish front panel and clean lines present a minimalistic design aesthetic that speaks to its silent interior. The benefits of elegance and silence, combined with the functionality of built in Super Speed USB 3.0, a multifunction SD card reader, and 3.5″ X-dock HDD hot-swap all make the Silencio a giant among its kind.

Manufacturers Product Page

As one can appreciate by looking at the specifications above, a rather standard specified chassis-albeit with the sound-proofing added.

Never to be known as sitting idly by, Thermaltake continues to roll out new product after new product. One of their newest product offerings in the chassis line is the Chaser MK-1. The Chaser MK-1 is the first case offering in Thermaltake’s new “Galaxy Episode” series of products, so today we’ll have an in depth look at what this case has to offer you, the consumer!

First a snippet about Thermaltake as taken from their website:

The Company Line

“We live in a world where most things seem to move at the speed of light. At Thermaltake, we feel the same way and that is exactly how Thermaltake conducts itself to deliver innovative, reliable and customer-centric solutions to the worldwide market.

Since the beginning of Thermaltake in 1999, it has been at the forefront of creating new and exciting products at a time where most computer users were provided little to no choices for components that may seem irrelevant, but in reality crucial to the performance of a PC.

While still a relatively young company, established in 1999, Thermaltake is built on unwavering will and dedication to address issues and innovate at the same time for computer enthusiasts and corporate users worldwide .

Customers are our greatest asset and Thermaltake does not take that for granted. That is why Thermaltake is the industry leading in customer service and customer support with around-the-clock automated product return service.”

Thermaltake’s Level 10 GT full tower case is a lower cost version of the original Level 10 chassis. The lower price will allow for a wider range of PC enthusiasts and gamers to consider the Level 10 series of chassis as a viable option for their next build. In collaboration between Thermaltake and BMW Group DesignworksUSA, the Level 10 GT has many unique features and design aspects to explore, so that is exactly what we will do!

About Thermaltake

“While still a relatively young company, established in 1999, Thermaltake is built on unwavering will and dedication to address issues and innovate at the same time for computer enthusiasts and corporate users worldwide . With strong support of Research & Development team standing behind the brand, Thermaltake is committed to never-follow but always-lead.

In past decades, the industrial and technological advancements in different fields have shaped the world we live in today and have also made a big impact on the environment. Thermaltake takes great measures to ensure the product that we produce relieve these impacts by being first to act on 80 PLUS® specification for computer power supply that greatly reduces the amount of electricity that a computer consumes.

Always striving to be the best, we continuously benchmark our performance against the very best internally and externally.

Customers are our greatest asset and Thermaltake does not take that for granted. That is why Thermaltake is the industry leading in customer service and customer support with around-the-clock automated product return service.”

Introduction

Since the dawn of enthusiast computing, cases have come in all shapes and sizes-ranging from the large off-white box which (In Monty Python style) would ‘slice our hands off at the wrist’ to the more elegant and expensive of chassis. In the ‘ye-olde’ days a typical case would be a beige monstrosity with a ‘turbo’ button and a speed indicator in order to show off how fast it is. If this was not bad enough the insides were made from sheet-tin, and unwary hands could receive serious injury as a result. The hazards would be double if you were brave enough to invest in a ‘budget case.’ At that time a low-cost product would be around £60 sterling and ‘my’ have times changed.

Company Background

Cooler Master was founded with the mission of providing the industry’s best thermal solutions. Since its establishment a decade ago, the company has remained faithful to this mission, emerging as a world leader in products and services for companies dealing with devices where heat issues must be resolved.

In pursuing this mission, Cooler Master is absolutely committed to delivering solutions that precisely meet customer requirements for features, performance, and quality. Moreover, we strive to be a reliable long-term partner for our customers that they can truly depend on. It aims to be the first and foremost name that comes to mind for companies around the world seeking thermal solutions, and seeks to build such a reputation through outstanding technology, sophisticated design, and superior service.

Cooler Master’s current business encompasses a comprehensive lineup of thermal solutions for a full range of applications. Its products range from heat sinks and fans to component housing, chassis, and ducting for computers, industrial machinery, telecommunications equipment, and many other devices.

Cooler Master – About Us