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Ahanix Blu3 Mid Tower ATX Case Review
 

 

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The vertical Digital LCD display is located near the bottom center of the case.  Under it, you have the great looking clear blue power button designed to compliment the blue backlit LCD.  Below the power button, you'll find a slew of small silver buttons.  The larger of the bunch is your reset button.  All others are to control and make adjustments to the digital display.  They include a set, adjust, mode and clear button.  Located on the lower right side are your two USB 2.0 ports, one firewire port and your extended audio jacks.

 

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One major plus with this case are the top two 5.25" bays.  These stealth bay covers are designed to hide your drives while still providing full access to them via the external eject button and spring door.  I personally love cases with these as it eliminates the need to paint your drives or resort to buying black components to match, which usually end up being more expensive.  The doors open via a very small spring.  You have to be a bit careful as they do look quite delicate.

 

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In addition to the extension cables for the front USB 2.0, Firewire and sound, it includes an ATX adapter that is connected to the front LCD display.  In order for the LCD to function properly, you'll need to connect the adapter to your motherboard's ATX connector as shown above.

 

 

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For a Mid-Tower Chassis, this case certainly does offer plenty of drive space.  The drive cage is designed to allow up to four 5.25" drives and a whopping seven 3.5" drives (one external).  For ventilation, the case allows two 80mm intake fans to be installed on the front and an additional two in the rear for exhaust.  The stamped grills on the rear look decent but for those who wish to mod/remove them, it would be quite an easy task.  Because of its design, very little dremel work is needed to remove them completely. 

 

 

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