Hardware Review
Aerocool I-Curve Case
Nowadays, budget cases have been overlooked for supped fancy cases. However, there still PC users out there that prefers simple cases to house their PC rigs. Aerocool has been manufacturing thermal management products for the PC since 2002. Tonight we'll take a look at Aerocool's newer mid-tower PC case. The I-Curve. We would like to thank the Aerocool team for making this review possible.
The Aerocool I-Curve is a mid tower offering from Aerocool. Aerocool shipped the units in a nicely packed package with proper cushioning. Here are a few specifications for the I-Curve.
| Case Type: Mid-Tower |
| Material: 0.6mm SECC |
| Chassis Dimensions : 440(H) x 200(W) x 430(D) |
| Motherboards : ATX & Micro ATX |
| Drive Bays : 4 x 5.25" (External) 1x3.5" (External) 5x HDD (Internal) |
| Top I/O Port : 2 x USB2.0 Earphone / Mic |
| Slots : 7 |
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The I-Curve has a very nice simplistic design. The front panel is made up of a sand-blasted finished aluminum. Looking at the front panel, you can see the drive bays, front ports as well as the touch button technology used for the power and reset button. Looking at the side panel, you will also see the 120mm fan mounts where you can place your side panel fans. The black paint finish on the I-Curve is actually pretty good, it isn't shinny but it won't easily get scratched.
Let's take a look at the inside. Though a mid-tower chassis, the Interiors of the I-Curve is very roomy. Two 120mm fans come pre-installed with the I-Curve, one for the front and one at the back. We would've liked to have seen a removable motherboard tray for this case, making motherboard installations easier. Aerocool has also implemented a 90 degree rotated HDD chamber for easy installation. We also liked the screw-less system used for the 5.25" and 3.25" devices. One might say that the I-Curve is a very functional case. Though simplistic in design, it will look great on any desktop setup, whether be it a home office or your office desk at work.
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The Aerocool I-Curve is a very simple desk PC chassis. Simple clean design, aluminum front panel, screw less drive installation and a touch button technology for the front panel buttons, makes the I-Curve a very attractive case. If you're looking for a nice and affordable case, you might want to look at the I-Curve. Aerocool also offers the I-Curve plus which is similar to the I-Curve. The only difference is the automatic fan control and temperature monitoring system the I-Curve+ comes with. Overall the I-Curve is a solid case and we give it a score of 8 out of 10.
Pros:
Nice simple design
Aluminum front panel
Screw-less drive installations
Touch technology front panel buttons
Cons:
No PSU Included
NO motherboard tray
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