BitFenix Shinobi Goes XL

J-FRO · 24 Jan 2012 at 20:17

Still think I'd be more inclined to go for a 550D myself.

The shinobi looks lovely, but I just think the 550D edges it in class, albeit it is smaller.

Jayster · 25 Jan 2012 at 09:29

mr griffin said:
+1 no grill on the window

Please do not use the same shape as the Shinobi mid tower for the window either.

This, however besides that the windows are perfect with the tint etc and the colossus window is finished off nicely with the "Bitfenix" at the bottom of it.

Mean Mr Mustard · 28 Jan 2012 at 21:20

Yes. Normal, rectangular window which allows a good view of the innards and no grill, and I could be tempted to buy one.

rjk · 28 Jan 2012 at 22:44

Brilliant to see feedback being taken on board by bitfenix. This is why I like the company so much

Kelt · 29 Jan 2012 at 17:25

Plus one zillion to having no fan grilles on side windows. Beats me why companies insist on it.

kmetek · 30 Jan 2012 at 20:11

when in EUROPE? i'm getting nervous....just waiting for case.

setter · 30 Jan 2012 at 20:12

Same here, think im almost certain now that this will replace my LL.

King Damager · 30 Jan 2012 at 20:26

Yeah, please don't add a fan grill.. Otherwise frankly, I must as well buy the non-windowed version for less and just cut a window in it myself....

Out of interest, will you be giving a couple away for review by OcUK members, as you have done with many of your other cases? If so, I'd like to express a preliminary interest. I'd really like to upgrade to something with a bit more room for my main Rig.

kd

kul1 · 30 Jan 2012 at 22:44

there will be enduser reviews for the XL too but this will take till end of Feburary... which is also when the sales for this SKU will start!

kmetek · 3 Feb 2012 at 09:22

kul1: WHEN IN EUROPE? I'm getting very nervous!!!!!!!

panyan · 3 Feb 2012 at 09:24

kul1 said:
there will be enduser reviews for the XL too but this will take till end of Feburary... which is also when the sales for this SKU will start!

kmetek said:
kul1: WHEN IN EUROPE? I'm getting very nervous!!!!!!!

answered already: end of the month

kmetek · 13 Feb 2012 at 19:43

come on!!!

King Damager · 13 Feb 2012 at 21:38

I think it's now been confirmed that the window version is fan grill less.

So hoping that I get one of these for an end user review!

kd

setter · 13 Feb 2012 at 22:03

Thats good to hear kd. If you do get your hands on one, i look forward to reading the review. Im almost 100% set on this for my next case. Modding my lian li would cost too much so i think ill replace it.

King Damager · 13 Feb 2012 at 22:45

setter said:
Thats good to hear kd. If you do get your hands on one, i look forward to reading the review. Im almost 100% set on this for my next case. Modding my lian li would cost too much so i think ill replace it.

To be fair, when I saw confirmed. TTL said it in his subscriber video - so it's a bit through the grapevine...

Yeah, whilst I'd probably long run mod one if I could, it'd be a great upgrade to my K62. I just need a bit more space I think xD

kd

setter · 13 Feb 2012 at 23:17

Space in my current case is excellent tbh. Just that the interior is too plain, and seriously lacking in the cable management department.

SiDeards73 · 13 Feb 2012 at 23:32

Ive been holding out for a new case for a few months, once Kul1 teased me with the new Shinobi XL a while back ive been waiting to either get my hands on one or read a good end user review!

Cant wait to see how this stacks up to the current batch of really good Tower Cases

Stripes · 14 Feb 2012 at 02:18

setter said:
Space in my current case is excellent tbh. Just that the interior is too plain, and seriously lacking in the cable management department.

I know it's sacrilegious to suggest it of a Lian Li, but could you be tempted to try some DIY for cable management and carbon fibre Di-Noc on the internals?