The X2 products range of the Dutch-Chinese Spire Company has been replenished by a new Mid-Tower Samurai chassis, which is ATX and MicroATX motherboards compatible.



X2 Samurai is produced out of 0.5 mm SPCC steel and is capable to hold seven 1-slot expansion cards, an АТХ-compatible power unit, two 3.5” and a pair of 2.5” drives, as well as two devices of the 5,25” format. This novelty allows to install up to five 120 mm fans.


The PC case is designed in two versions: with a fully acrylic and with a perforated side panel, providing a prospect for installing 2 extra 120 mm fans. Please, note, that the X2 Samurai supply kit doesn’t include illuminated fans, which, however, add showiness to outer appearance. The I/O panel features one USB 2.0, two USB 3.0 ports, a universal card-reader slot and a couple of Mini-Jack.


The Mid-Tower X2 Samurai Case weighs around 4.4 kg and possesses the following dimensions: 445 х 200 х 455 mm. It is already delivered to …

Specifications

Rosewill Meteor XR

Case Type — Mid-Tower

Material — Steel, glass & plastic

Net Weight — 8.07 kg / 17.8 lbs

Slots — 7

Drive Bays — 1x External 5.25"

2x Internal 2.5/3.5"

2x Internal 2.5"

Motherboard Form Factors — Mini-ITX, Micro-A TX, ATX

Dimensions — 19.26" x 8.27" x 17.25"

Front Door/Cover — N/A

Front Fans — 3x 120 mm or 2x 140 mm (1x 120 mm included)

Rear Fans — 1x 120 mm (included)

Top Fans — 3x 120 mm or 2x 140 mm (optional)

Bottom Fans — N/A

Side Fans — N/A

I/O — HDMI Port

2x USB 3.0

1x Headphone

1x Microphone2x USB 3.0

Fan/LED Controller — N/A

Compatibility:

CPU cooler — 160 mm

GPU — 360 mm

PSU — N/A


Packaging and Design


The device comes in a simple brown carton box with the necessary information on the sides. Inside there is protection foam that keeps case in place and a plastic bag that helps to avoid fingerprints and damage.

The …

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Design and Framework


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