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Review on InWin BL040 mATX Desktop Case with 300W TFX PSU in Black and IEEE 1394 - BL040.FF300TB3F by Mitch Emmel

Revainrating 4 out of 5

[BL040] Perfect size and great performance.

[BL040] is a better choice as it has a CPU cooler grille (whereas the tool-less case [CE685] has a grilleless cover). The 69mm tall CPU cooler with 120mm fan [Scythe Big Shuriken 3] fits perfectly and aligns with the outer grille (assuming your cooler rotates). Contains an 80mm 3-wire case fan that was quiet (and my motherboard could regulate its speed). Meal. The feed fan makes a faint tick, so I replaced the PS with an IFX Gold [Seasonic SSP-300TGS] power supply. It is advisable to upgrade the PS as case manufacturers cannot afford to fit a high-end PS. almost identical to SFF from HP/Lenovo. Oddly enough, they show a vertical orientation to the head. It makes more sense to me to position the case with the 80mm exhaust fan on top and the CPU intake fan on the bottom. I love this case and plan to order another one.

Pros
  • Acceptable
Cons
  • Minor