Computex 2014: new (interesting) chassis

[orange_smurf]

There's a whole bunch of new cases that have been/are going to be revealed over the next few days during Computex 2014. If you find something of interest, particularly something for future water cooling builds please post info - it would be helpful to have a single point of reference

First Up:
InWin S-Frame $700

http://www.hardwareasylum.com/articles/events/computex2k14_sframe

Material: 4mm Thick Aluminum Plate, Tempered Glass
Motherboard Form Factor: ATX / Micro-ATX
Internal Drive Bay: 4x 3.5” or 2.5”
Expansion Slots: 8x
Cooling: Supports 3x 120mm fans at bottom / 360mm Radiator / CPU Heatsink 195mm

 

[johnny sublime]

Inwin are just getting silly now

 

[randal]

It's an expensive dusty monument, meh.

Still, at least it'll cool better than their last effort.

 

[Random Guy Esq.]

It may be borrowing heavily from the Air 540 from Corsair, but I like the idea behind the BitFenix Atlas. Would probably prefer if it was a bit more sedate in the looks department, but it has nice functionality.

 

[Apem]

Inwin are a bit a of a joke really

LOL that bitfenix case can you say Corsair rip off

 

[kazuya1337]

Anyone know if the 3 CoolerMaster mod cases on show at Computerx will go retail?

 

[Danny75]

InWin - the Picasso of case manufacturers. Make it weird, make it expensive, and you have access to a particular market who will purchase them. Some people shop for the most expensive stuff, thinking they'll be assured of a better product.

Would be nice if the weird meant different and more functional somehow, but it's all about paying more for weird looks really, isn't it? If I'm missing some great advance in functionality that InWin have brought about, please fill me in.

At least CaseLabs gives you something very functional indeed, for the price.

 

[khodos]

Any new interesting mATX case?

 

[InvisiblePrawn]

I really like the H-Frame. It has that awesome flating glass window that looks like it's straight out of a Grand Designs magazine or something. That wiggly thing is odd, though.

 

[kabir92]

I like how the bitfenix has different options for motherboard mounting though, and it can be used as a test bench, quite versatile

 

[Mei]

the new bequiet! cases look super nice
sept
waiting does hurt!
still waiting to see ft05 price
like the look in silver i think

 

[orange_smurf]

www.eteknix.com have a review of the new S-Frame by In-Win....... for anyone that's interested in parting with a cool £650!

http://www.eteknix.com/in-win-s-frame-open-air-limited-edition-chassis-review/

 

[colinmcr]

Inwin thing looks horrible

 

[Mei]

i think it looks amazing in silver
its just too big, too heavy, not many have room for that!
the design tho i love, they deserve props for doing something different
+ they mounted the motherboard the right way

 

[orange_smurf]

Shame we didn't see much coverage on Lian-Li's V1000L at Computex 2014. It looks like a good case.

http://www.eteknix.com/huge-range-of-lian-li-chassis-on-display-at-computex-2014/

 

[orange_smurf]

It would make for a nice water setup...

Spoiler

More pictures here: http://www.dirac.co.jp/pc-v1000l-series/

 

[mrham4321]

That S-frame is just bonkers.

 

[Kosmiche]

Sorry but Lian Li (apart from train and snail cases) have to be the most laziest designers in the case industry, they're the porsche of cases.

 

[orange_smurf]

That S-frame is just bonkers.

It sure is. I like simple designs, smooth curves... kinda like......a porsche?

Sorry but Lian Li (apart from train and snail cases) have to be the most laziest designers in the case industry, they're the porsche of cases.

Interesting comparison Lian Li are expensive but the designs as of late are far from lazy. Sure they may have slipped if you look at Phantek solutions but as in this case, you can see much needed evolution from previous iterations. At least enough to get me interested anyway.