BitFenix case

[FunkiestDragon]

hey guys i was just wondering if there was any point in getting the bitfenix raider because it has 4 usb 3.0 on the front and i dont have a compatible mobo but will be getting one eventually, is usb 3.0 backwards compatible with 2.0 until i get a 3.0 mobo?

 

[Nexus18]

You get separate cables for the front USB ports (3.0 and 2.0):

If you need any more info on the case, you can check my review out;

http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?t=18360541&highlight=username_nexus18

 

[stulid]

It is backwards compatible, it also includes an extra cable to go from 19pin USB3.0 to 9pin USB2.0

12.50 onwards -

 

[FunkiestDragon]

Cheers guys for the help , and you have a nice review there Nexus enjoyed reading it, do you like the case?

 

[Nexus18]

Thanks! Glad you liked it!


Yup! I really do like the Raider.

A very worthy upgrade overall from the antec sonata 3, the main things being the aesthetics, cable management, plenty of options for cooling, very quiet especially when you consider the design of the case and the amount of fans etc.

As said in the review, the only let downs for me is, the ease of access to some areas, out of the box cooling etc.


The case looks even better with some LED fans as well IMO

Took this guys photos and photo shopped one to get a better idea of how blue LED fans at the front would look:

http://www.techpowerup.com/forums/showthread.php?t=157066

And my photo shop result :

 

[FunkiestDragon]

ill be upgrading from a lowly xigmatek asgard lol so it looks pretty good change, wow yeah definatly them LED's! given me ideas

 

[Nexus18]

haha, indeed! It will be a very nice upgrade then!


Yup! I am not usually too keen on LED fans etc. but this is an exception!

 

[FunkiestDragon]

the only little problem for me is the disk drive because it isnt the same as the rest of the case it being straight, but i might see if i can find a solution for that.

 

[Nexus18]

Yeah, true! I just use an external LG DVD drive. Keeps the entire case uniform in terms of the continuous mesh at the front

 

[FunkiestDragon]

oh yeah tbh i rarely use my disk drive so i dont have to put it in atall probably

 

[Nexus18]

Same, actually, I can't even think of the last time I used it.

I use to use it a lot for burning films etc. to DVDs, don't need it for games at all as I buy them digitally through steam or some other place and then to install new hardware e.g. new GPU or whatever, I just dll the latest drivers of the internet

Think I may get rid of mine now as well!

 

[SiDeards73]

Kul1 said they have a reveal on Friday of a new case btw, might be worth awaiting that atleast

 

[kul1]

@SiDeards73: Is correct... it will be a big, you could almost say extra large, announcement!

 

[bifday2k]

the only little problem for me is the disk drive because it isnt the same as the rest of the case it being straight, but i might see if i can find a solution for that.

You could always do this with the Drive and use the mesh still

http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?t=18340702

 

[SMed]

You could always do this with the Drive and use the mesh still

http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?t=18340702

I really like that. If ever I need a DVD drive, I will do that.

 

[FunkiestDragon]

You could always do this with the Drive and use the mesh still

http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?t=18340702

yeah i like that idea too cheers! might have to use that

 

[FunkiestDragon]

@SiDeards73: Is correct... it will be a big, you could almost say extra large, announcement!

looks like i will have to delay my purchase

 

[kul1]

in about 8 hours you will know...

 

[SiDeards73]

Kul1 if you need anyone to review one of the new cases I'm sure I can help you lol

 

[kul1]

http://www.facebook.com/bitfenix - we just launched our new case there!