Limpid case review and testing: crystal cube

Limpid translates like this - transparent, it's hard to come up with a better name. However, this case has other features, which we will dwell on in more detail in review

PC assembly for geeks and enthusiasts is not limited to selectionnecessary components. Some people like to collect their PCs in casesof an unusual structure, which show the contents like in the palm of your hand. SuchVinga Limpid is just the showcase case.

The standard package has a monochrome design with a listcharacteristics and configuration. As always, the set includes racks formotherboard, fasteners for drives, screws. There are also screedsfor laying cables and an RGB LED controller, which includes a remote controlmanagement.

This is the most exciting factor in this model. It consists of steel chassis and tempered glass panels. In general, it is original design solution in the form of a crystal cube, which has a handle fortransfer. The matte black chassis does not collect fingerprints, but it doesthe glass will have to be cared for so that it retains its proper appearance.

Name of the Vinga brand is applied from below on the outer panel behind which it is placedlarge glowing 200mm propeller. Between the chassis and the glass, the manufacturer providedsufficient clearances, thus decent cooling takes placecomponents, but dust can also get in easily.

The facade is fastened with two screws with shock-absorbing inserts,the screws here are rubberized, which saves the glass from damage. It's up to himmounts for 120 mm coolers are located.

On the top panel there are USB 2.0 interfaces in quantitytwo, USB 3.0, sound output and microphone. There are also Reset and Power buttons, as well as LED indicators.

Z everything is unusual on the back side. Cutout for motherboard interfaces,the power supply unit and the place for the exhaust fan are located below, and sevenexpansion slots - at the top. This will not affect performance, just a featuredesign is the mirror opposite of the usual layout.

The top is also made of glass and is attached with shaped screws above a special place under which another 200 mm fan is hidden.

The case stands on four rubber legs that prevent itsliding A plastic construction is used here, but the propellers are notprovided for

The side parts are made of transparent glass and are attached towith the help of screws with a dash. It is easy to remove them, as in the back andthe front part of the panel protrudes a little.

Internal construction

There are no racks in front, which gives room for installation large components and free air circulation inside the system.Wires are conveniently placed in special holes and eyelets, places forthis is provided enough.

The motherboard is installed on standard 6mm racks, whichthe manufacturer pre-screwed according to the ATX specification. They will fit heremore compact solutions of the microATX and Mini-ITX format, but fasten them allwill have to be upside down, due to the peculiarities of the structure of the case, which we are talking aboutalready mentioned. The pallet has a special cutout for installing systemscooling for the processor without removing the motherboard, which is very convenient.

The power supply must be fixed vertically with the help ofcomplete screws. The place for it does not contain anti-vibrationgaskets It will be more convenient to choose a modular PSU for this case. Soas the whole system will be like in a shop window, it is better to unfasten the extra wires forbeauty

There are 2 places for installing 3.5" drives using screws.2 more solid-state 2.5" drives can be installed in a special oneplastic shelf behind the motherboard tray without using itscrewdriver

The case is quite wide, which allows you to install processorscoolers up to 146 mm high. There are no screws on the plugs of the expansion slotsprovided, so we recommend breaking it out as needed, because only one of they are reusable.

The main decoration of the case is a 200-mm fan at 560-590 rpm withRGB lighting. It is installed on the front side of the case and has6-pin connector for connection.

Inside, two 120-mm fans can be installed in place of the standard coolersolution, but with a shift to the side, which significantly spoils the appearance. Instead, you can install a BSO radiator here, but in this casethe case will not accommodate large video cards, which is worth considering.

On top of the case there is a place under a 200-mm propeller. And on the back side, you can also install an 80-mm fan cooler.

We found the complete RGB LED controller particularly interesting. Ita small box that provides for the connection of 6 fans withRGB lighting, and two 4-pin LED strips. Controllerinstalled behind the motherboard tray, and optical

source: brain.com.ua