Introduction
If there’s one thing that INWIN is known for it is their wacky looking casings. Manufacturing casings is what INWIN has been doing since their inception in 1986 and almost two decades later they are still going strong in this arena. Of course they have diversified their interests into other areas such as power supplies and hard drive enclosures, yet their core effort still lies on producing high quality casings.
Today we bring to you one of their latest PC case offerings to the market known as the Maelstrom. INWIN’s Maelstrom is a full tower casing catered primarily towards the avid gaming community. If you’re an hardcore gamer you’d already know by now how important a good casing is to ensure all your internal components are kept cool while gaming. This is why INWIN have made the Maelstrom a full tower casing to ensure good airflow and provide ample room for all your high end gear without having any space issues. The casing can support upto 10 120mm fans virtually guaranteeing perfect airflow within the system. Unlike some manufactures who only look at one spectrum of a problem, INWIN have taken a few steps further by providing superior acoustic and vibration solutions by using acoustic absorbers laid inside the casing. For instance the Maelstrom includes rubber drive bay installation brackets which helps to keep the noise generated from fans and internal hardware to a minimum.
What makes the Maelstrom even more interesting is because it is offered at a very reasonable $110; so lets go over the details and find out if this is the perfect casing for you have been looking for.
Features
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Able to support five 5.25” & six 3.5” drive bays, the Maelstrom has a four CPU M/B compatibility ranging from Micro-ATX to Extended-ATX.
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| User Friendly Ergonomic and Mechanical Design |
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Designed to provide quick maintenance and upgrade solutions, the patented shock-free railing system protects each drive bay. The retaining holes on the M/B tray offer easy CPU cooler replacement.
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| Superior Acoustic and Vibration Solutions |
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The Maelstrom offers a quiet environment and silent operation for gamers via acoustic absorbers laid inside the chassis. The tough casing structure efficiently reduces the acoustic noise levels and vibrations.
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| Revolutionary High Efficiency Thermal Solution |
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Ten front, side, and top 12cm fans enhance airflow while a meshed front and top panel provide superior ventilation. The Maelstrom offers an unparalleled thermal solution for any gaming system.
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| Luxurious Exterior and Interior Painting |
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Fully draped in a dark metallic black, the Maelstrom offers a luxurious look with its intimidating size. The black coating on the exterior and interior of the chassis prevent damage from humidity, oxidation, and extend the lifespan of the Maelstrom.
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Able to support five 5.25” & six 3.5” drive bays, the Maelstrom has a four CPU M/B compatibility ranging from Micro-ATX to Extended-ATX.
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| User Friendly Ergonomic and Mechanical Design |
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Designed to provide quick maintenance and upgrade solutions, the patented shock-free railing system protects each drive bay. The retaining holes on the M/B tray offer easy CPU cooler replacement.
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| Superior Acoustic and Vibration Solutions |
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The Maelstrom offers a quiet environment and silent operation for gamers via acoustic absorbers laid inside the chassis. The tough casing structure efficiently reduces the acoustic noise levels and vibrations.
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| Revolutionary High Efficiency Thermal Solution |
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Ten front, side, and top 12cm fans enhance airflow while a meshed front and top panel provide superior ventilation. The Maelstrom offers an unparalleled thermal solution for any gaming system.
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| Luxurious Exterior and Interior Painting |
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Fully draped in a dark metallic black, the Maelstrom offers a luxurious look with its intimidating size. The black coating on the exterior and interior of the chassis prevent damage from humidity, oxidation, and extend the lifespan of the Maelstrom.
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Specifications
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Case Size:
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Full Tower Chassis
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Material:
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SECC(0.8~1.0mm)
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Dimension(HxWxD):
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550 × 225 × 601mm
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Power Supply:
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1. ATX 12V
2. PS 2 or EPS Power
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I/O Expansion Slots:
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7 Slots
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Thermal Solution:
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1. Front:12cm Fan x 1
2. Rear:12cm Fan x 1
3. Top:12cm Fan x 1 (Maximum Supports 12cm Fan x 2)
4. Side:22cm LED Fan with switch x 1 (Maximum Supports 12cm Fan x 6)
5. Water-Cooling Hole Ready
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Front I/O:
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1. USB2.0×4
2. e-SATA×2
3. IEEE 1394A×1(FireWire)
4. HD/AC’ 97 Audio
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PSU:
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1. ATX 12V
2. PS 2 or EPS Power
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External Drive Bay:
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1. 5.25” × 5
2. Includes FDD Cage x 1 (5.25
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Internal Drive Bay:
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3.5” x 6
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M/B:
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1. ATX
2. Micro ATX
3. E-ATX (12″ x 13″)
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Transfer Rate:
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1. 3.0Gbps w/ SATA II
2. 1.5Gbps w/ SATA I
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