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Review on ๐Ÿ–ฅ๏ธ Zalman S3 ATX Mid Tower PC Case: Smoky Acrylic Side Panel, Three 120mm Fans, Patterned Mesh Design, Black by Bobby Plymell

Revainrating 3 out of 5

Cheap materials make it cheap, but experience and engineering make it great!

Seriously, decades of case design that could be used and you'd think someone would make an inexpensive case that does everything it needs without sacrificing functionality. Zalman did. This case is a bit small, but I was able to fit a Hyper 212 Evo in it (although I only have 1mm of space, so YMMV). The case covers all the basics for a case in this price range. Rounded edges (so no sharp edges), good airflow, dust filter, decent cable management (well-placed attachment loops and cutouts), full paint finish inside and out, and a clean aesthetic make it competitive with cases priced at $100 and up. . I'm not a fan of acrylic sheets but I needed a cover and this was on sale. I was pleasantly surprised to find two fans in the front and rear as only one fan is listed in the description. The only thing I didn't like was that the power light (points up) is very bright. I just unplugged the motherboard and the problem is solved. All in all, the value of this case is amazing. If you want to save money and still have a good building experience, this case is for you.

Pros
  • Beautiful
Cons
  • Something different