5/5

posted Jan-27-2006
They make the best PC cases I've ever seen... very high quality, made from thick-gauge aluminum with rock-solid construction. They are made in the USA by American craftsmen. I bought the big 18x18x18" cube case (U2-UFO Optimax) in red powder-coat finish. It's also available in black and natural aluminum. Both sides and the top come off easily with thumbscrews, and the motherboard tray slides out, so working inside the case is a no-brainer. This case makes the big-name asian brand cases look flimsy by comparison. If you're looking for a case that will last a lifetime and accomodate all your mods, then look no further.
Pros:
Quality; construction; craftsmanship; very flexible configurations.
Cons:
Pricey (but worth every dollar). Some optical drives are a bit of a tight fit in the upper and lower positions of the 5.25 bay cage (I put them in the middle, and the floppy drive and card reader in the top and bottom). No convenient USB/Firewire/audio ports on the front or top (I got a 5.25" multifunction device instead).