Raidmax Raptor Case Review

Intro

So here we are.  A new year, a new set of resolutions, and a new case up for review.  I’ve been off for a few weeks for the holidays and family stuff, but now I’m back and ready for action.  I was excited to get this case review going, mostly because everyone knows I love cases, but partly because the boss man has been breathing down my throat to get something done.  So here it is; the Raidmax Raptor chassis review.

Raidmax has been making some pretty nice cases here lately.  I was monitoring their website for a while, and when I saw the Raptor I immediately jumped at the chance to review it.  For no other reason than because I loved the available red-on-black color scheme.  They have a blue one as well, but who cares?  Red is bestial.  It’s hardcore.  It’s the fires of freaking Mordor!  Here’s some info on the chassis before I start tearing it down:

  

Product Description

Features:

• 4 fans included:
  • Front 120 mm Red LED Fan
  • Top 2 x 120 mm Red LED Fan
  • Rear 120 mm Fan
• Screw-less design for 5.25″ Devices and 3.5″ HDDs
• Mesh front and side vent for better cooling performance
• CPU cutout allows for easy installation of CPU coolers
• Top mounted USB 3.0 x 1, USB ports x 2 and HD Audio
• Front panel Fan Control switch and LED light adjuster
• Cable management design simplifies cable routing for your computer
• One click easy remove/install front 5.25″ drive bay covers
• Bottom mount PSU with washable filter
• 12.4 inches interior depth for longer video card or 16.9 inches with topper Hard Drive cage removed