DEEPCOOL DUKASE Mid Tower ATX case Black Metal Panel and All-Metal Inner Structure Fan Speed Control Switch Cable Management
S**Y
What you see is what you get. And that's not a bad thing! But beware your vendor...
It's a no-frills "get what you see" bargain. Bit cramped around the fan-placement for both the rear and top panels, but don't let that scare you away. The rear panel comfortably accommodates the built-in LED fan (which can be replaced or simply removed by removing four easy screws accessed from the exterior) and the top does (forcibly) support 240mm radiators or fans (screw placements only! there's not a whole lot of room for big-bodied 240mm components up top) however... I would caution you to know your build before you tear down or start removing and replacing components in this case. Those threaded seats for fasteners and screws WILL NOT hold up to highly repetitive wear and tear. If this is your first build and you're on a tight budget but don't know exactly what components you'll be going for as you purchase and assemble your pc, there are more spacious and/or more tolerant options out there.All that being said, it will handle most of your ATX mid-size components; this is no Mini or Micro-build Tower under a Mid-Tower mask. The beveled off-side panel leaves ample room for cable management behind the Mobo, as you'll read MANY others say as well, and there's more than enough through-holes to handle most ATX Mobo connections with out getting too crazy. The PSU and HDD shroud is a great added bonus to hide the potential rat's nest, and the seven slots on the rear panel made it ideal for my choice build at the time. As I said before, I wasn't re-opening or swapping out many components, but it was very clear to me that the tolerances in the measurements and alignments were of a fifty-dollar price point.One more thing I will say is that if you're wanting to OC a large GPU or don't want to spring for some quality Cooling systems, don't expect million-dollar air flow here. The front panel is kind-of a "derp" design choice blocking intake and the top panel isn't too gracious in the ventilation department either. Not an end-all failure, but certainly something to note in my opinion.Bottom line, if you're looking for a white, basic case that doesn't sacrifice character for convenience without burning your money, you've got ALMOST everything you'll need for a great low-budget build. Four stars for price, one down for quality.Having said all that, I've now returned the case and adjusted the rating for one simple reason; this particular seller. If you're checking this out from the Beach Audio seller panel, read carefully: while their shipping policies follow amazon guidelines, their return / refund / replacement policies DO NOT. You pay to send the packages and pay fees for services. In my experience, sending this case back for service was more expensive than the case itself! And they DID NOT refund that cost even though it was their product which required service WELL WITHIN the 30 day grace period.CRITIC ADVICE: If this is the case for you, know that it is definitely worth the budget-friendly price tag. But beware: unless your sellers fully insure the product and it's condition, for the entirety of the Amazon 30 Day Guarantee, you'd better be prepared to double down your investment in the event that something goes wrong.Read the fine print. Or buy an InWin 303.
M**.
Quality finish, unique style, and room to grow
For the money, this gives you everything that you need. The construction is completely adequate and the finish is absolutely the highest quality. I felt 100% confident and secure building inside this thing. It offers plenty of room to grow, from an entry-level system to an utter beast. It includes a sufficient number of screws and extra standoffs to install a completely decked-out system. The backside of the case has plenty of holes for cable management. I was able to get a very clean-looking system without much planning ahead. You can just route each wire through the nearest hole, bundle the extra length and store it in the bump of the back panel or under the PSU shroud, and call it a day!One thing that must be praised is the airflow. The back of the case is very open with grilles and grates, and the spacing of the front and top panels allows a lot of breathability. Keep in mind that the included case fan has four blue LEDs which can illuminate an entire battlestation on their own. They are on the corners of the fan, which is made of clear plastic, so the whole contraption generates a lot of very bright blue light, and I do mean it when I say, "a lot," and, "very bright." If blue is not your thing, I would recommend swapping that for another 120mm fan of your choosing, since this built-in fan also does not seem to push a lot of air anyway. Some notes on the orientation of this fan: I rotated the fan 90 degrees so that the power cable runs toward the top corner of the case; the standard orientation is somewhat baffling with the wire coming out very close to the middle of the back edge of the motherboard, between the PCIe slots and the I/O panel. I am considering turning this fan around to breathe on the CPU a little bit. I know I got hung up in the particulars of one cheap (practically free) case fan for most of this paragraph, but what's important is to keep in mind that the case allows for the installation of a full complement of cooling, whatever your preferred solution: air or liquid. I intend to stick 2x120mm fans (or maybe 1x140mm fan) on the front, and 2x140mm fans on the top, when time allows.The other thing to discuss is the top-front panel of ports and switches. This is the only place where a small visual glitch could be noted -- a small touch of white paint lapping against the bezel of one 3.5mm audio port. As soon as a cable is plugged in, that drop of paint is not noticeable anyway. Overall, the panel has kind of an odd off-white brushed satin appearance, but it actually serves as a nice subtle visual relief and tactile texture. In day-to-day use you won't be touching the rest of the case's glossy white finish, or the unique black accents along the front and top (more on these in a second) but the place where your hand goes -- to plug in USB or 3.5mm cables, flip on the power, or adjust the fan speed -- has that little distinction. It actually makes a lot of sense, and it does not noticeably detract from the case's theme otherwise. As has been said many times by others, the black panels on the case are a very interesting, rough material. I have no idea what it actually is, but it is very easy to clean; dust and pet hair settle there but blow right away without sticking or friction.Bottom line, this is a distinctive option to consider when looking at others in the same tier, like the offerings from NZXT and EVGA. The closest comparisons from those lines would be the S340 and DG-75, respectively, in case you're not well-versed. While the Dukase V2 (I got mine in white) might have its share of shortcomings (don't ask me what they are though, I'm deaf to the haters), it stands tall in places where the competition reputedly falls down.
J**T
Im in love.. I haven't even finished my build yet ...
Im in love.. I haven't even finished my build yet and i cant tell you how awesome this case is. Its so clean and sleek. I love the cable management system it has to show off the board. My board fit perfectly and the 2.5 slots and 3.5 slots are a dream for my preexisting stuffs. Not sure how i feel about the front door being magnetic though but overall this is a solid case!
C**4
I really like this case
I really like this case! The window is great to see the build with very nice cable management. The fan it comes with works well and has a blue led in it. Overall glad i purchased this case for my build.
B**Y
Love it! I thought the door on the front ...
Love it! I thought the door on the front would prevent air flow but it's still cold as ice.
D**L
Watch out for the reset button
Great case for the money. This may be THE CASE of 2016. Make sure you have everything you need plugged in to your power supply BEFORE you mount it, because it's a pain to access after it is installed. Good case, makes for a pretty build.BE CAREFUL of the reset button! I pressed it once to see how the buttons felt and it didn't reset to the normal position. So when I tried to boot for the first time, it went into a reset-post-reset-post cycle and I couldn't get it started. I had to open the case back up, pull the front cover off of the case, and unscrew the single screw holding in the reset button. The case may need a little working to make sure the button can be pressed and depressed without getting stuck.
D**S
Broken
This item was supposed to be very good but they failed to mention that part of the top case was broken off and had plenty of stains to boot
I**H
Great ATX Mid Tower
The case looks great, included standoffs for the motherboard. Only con I could think of is the screw placement for certain components are on the cheapy side.
R**D
nettes Design - Qualität naja
Gerät sieht gut aus...von weitem.Wenn man es sich genau anschaut, sieht das verbaute Plastik minderwertig aus. Von der Oberfläche wie auch der Verarbeitung. Beispielsweise passten die auf Gehrung gefügten Ecken der Seitenteile gar nicht sauber zusammen - das sah echt voll billig aus und war auch mit Preisklasse 80,- nicht zu rechtfertigen.Schade eigentlich - das Design ist schön...ich hätte gern 20-30 € mehr ausgegeben für eine vernünftige Qualität.
A**H
One Star
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B**J
Great Cabnet for B/W setups
It fits perfectly for my black and white setup.It comes with:> 1 preinstalled fan (120mm,blue led) at the rear. 3 more fans can be installed.(1x140mm and 2x120mm)> Can install up to 3 SSDs.> My GTX 750ti easily in it.
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