In Win Metal Suid GD

In Win Metal Suid GD
Full-featured midtowe is tool-less and sound-less



IN WIN'S $135 METAL SUIT GD is an impressive midtower chassis that suports both ATX and MicroATX form factors while offering features usually found on cases that cost much more.
Aside from a removable aluminium faceplate, the case is made from steel that's light enough to keep the weight down, without sacrifing rigidity. It contains four external 5.25-inch bays and two 3.5-inch bays.
The Metal Suit GD is mostly tool-less-you'll only need tools to install or remove the motherboard. The four internal case fans are wedged into plastic holders; you release them by pushing on tabs. Internal and external drives are installed using tool-less rails, and PCI cards are secured using plastic tabs that lock into place with the push of a finger. You don't even have to install standoffs for the motherboard.
THe rubber-and-plastic rails for securing drives are ingeniously designed to reduce noice output by absorbing vibration caused by spinning drives (there are enough for every drive bay).
The cooling system includes a side air duct and 120mm front intake and rear exhaust fans, both of which feature rubber sleeves (where they make contact with their frames) to reduce noise. The bottom of the case features a long plastic cover that holds two 80mm fans pointed at the PCI cards (though these fans would be blocked by an extra-long video card).
The front I/O ports, which include four USB 2.0, FireWire, and headphone and mich jacks, are difficult to access on the left side of the case. Also, the internal cable for the USB ports that plugs into the motherboard isn't a solid block, but instead a gaggle of four separate pins, so you'll have to consult the manual to ensure proper fitting.

source: Computer Shopper August 2008.