NOTE:

"Please note that AMK Computers has replaced the this CKO model with this case here, and this case is longer in depth and wider, so that the problem with the CD fitting is now gone. In addition, theses features have been added:

• Case is now P4 Ready and comes with a P4 300w PSU
• USB connectors on the front bezel
• Side panel now flat without stylized indentations."

Introduction
Hey all! I'm back again with another review of an AMK Computers case. This time, it's the CKO 5000 ATX Mid-tower that I'll be looking at. This baby features five fans in an ATX mid-tower with a pretty standard layout in terms of drive bays and such. As always, I hope to cover all that there is to cover about this case, to make sure you're most informed about it's details and such. The look of this case is somewhat similar to the Enlight mid-tower series, having 4 * 5.25" drive bays. As you can see from the pic below, the case came well-packed and the box was marked with ample "Fragile - handle with care" labels.

Straight outta the box.

Here's a quick look at some specs:

• 4 * 5.25" external bays
• 2 * 3.5" external bays
• 3 * 3.5" internal bays
• 1 80 mm fan intake in lower front
• 1 80 mm blowhole fan mounted at the top of the case
• 2 80 mm case side blowhole fans
• 1 80 mm fan back plate fan
• All case fans are ADDA 50cfm units
• 300w Deer PSU
• 250 CFM of air flow
• Price: $159.99 CDN

Extended info on the specs for the CKO 5000 can be found here.

Side view of blowholes

Back of case.

Frontal view with chimney fan at back.

Close-up of indicator LEDs and Power/Reset switches.

This case is about 17" tall, making it average size for a mid-tower. Having 4 * 5.25" drive bays is also quite a nice feature for this mid-tower, making it possible to stagger your drives or have more room for additional drives. There's nothing exciting or ugly about the front bezel, which features the standard IDE activity LED, power LED and power and reset switches. The buttons are not hard to use, nor easy to accidentally depress. The case is quite light for its size, probably because of the thinner-gauge steel used in its manufacture. As with a lot of cases currently on the market, there is a recessed part of the side panel at the back that forms a handle to make it easier to remove the side slide-out panels. The side 80mm blowholes are expertly cut, and no sharp edges were to be found. All the fans save the lower front one are secured by self-threading screws.

Close-up of back of PSU, which has an On/Off switch.

Bottom view showing intake vent and feet.

The PSU has an external hard On/Off switch which, while not being necessary, is a welcome feature to any PSU. The bottom reveals the standard "gripping" feet which, on certain surfaces, will raise the case a bit and allow air to enter into the bottom vent hole for intake.

Now, let's open this case up and see what's inside...

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