Tuniq 3 Enclosure

Introduction:

   Ahh, yes... another year later and another unique product from Tuniq. In this review, it's another new chassis simply named Tuniq 3. This version is the standard ATX setup and not the backwards, upside down setup like on last year's model. The Tuniq 3 is sporting smooth, stylish panels with a rounded bottom to the bezel. Also hiding along the bottom is CCFL case feet, which should give off a nice glow. Like other Tuniq enclosures, this one comes with the tool-less setup and 3-D core fan system.

Case Type

Mid Tower

Expansion Slots

7

Material

Aluminum front bezel, 0.8mm SECC chassis

Front I/O Port

USB2.0 x 2 audio x 1 Speaker x 1

Color

Black, Silver, Black / Silver

Motherboard

ATX, Micro ATX

Power Supply

Varies

Drive Bay

External 5.25¨ x 5 3.5¡¨ x 2 Internal 3.5¨ x 3

Net Weight

11.2 kg

Dimension

430 mm (H) x 200 mm (W) x 451 mm (D)

Cooling System

Front 120mm x 1(Optional) Rear (Exhaust) 120mm x 1 Fan bracket 120mm x 2

Packaging:

Retail Front

Retail Rear

Protection

    When products are shipped in the retail package, it gives me the chance to see how they hold up during shipping. In this case, the box held up well. The retail box is black with a large picture of the Tuniq 3 on the front, the typical enclosure features on the back and specifications on the side. On the inside, the case is protected by the hard Styrofoam and wrapped in a plastic bag to prevent scratches.

Exterior:

Front	Curve Under	Front I/O
Power/Reset	Bezel Open	Hinge and Wires

    As is my preference, I start with the front bezel and work my way around in a clockwise fashion. The bezel has an aluminum door that covers the drive bays. The lower portion of the bezel curves inward and dives under the case. On the sides of the lower portion of the bezel are fresh air intake vents. The aluminum bezel door is held closed with several magnets. Behind the bezel door are five 5.25" bays and two 3.5" bays. On the left side of the bezel are the front panel I/O connections, which are two USB ports and Speaker/Mic ports. On the top edge of the bezel is the power/reset switch and power/HDD LED's.

Window Panel

Vent Holes

Button Caps

    Now we move around to the left side panel, which comes in two styles of plain and windowed (my version has the window.) The window is square with equal amounts of frame showing on the four sides. Also, the panel is mechanically fastened with eight button head screws. In the acrylic panel are vent holes and mounting holes for users who would want to add up to two fans.

3/4 Rear

PCI Expansion

CCFL Switch

CCFL in Feet

    The back panel is the standard setup, with the exception that the bottom expansion slot cover has a power switch built in for the CCFL. The right side panel and top have no features on them. What does have features are the case feet, which on most cases are left alone. These are not really feet, but more like rails that run from the front to the back and have the CCFL built in.

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