Introduction:

   In this article I will be reviewing a new chassis from Sunbeam: a case named Zorro. The Zorro is an inverted ATX M-ATX enclosure that features the Grand Air Duct system and VGA-fan cooler. The HDD's are mid-mounted in the case, and the PCI brackets feature tool-less clips. Sunbeam offers a variety of unique cases and the Zorro falls into that category. OFF to the review.... 

About the Company:

    From the Sunbeam website: Sunbeam Company, a true art innovator in the field of PC modification and accessories at all aspect, targets on providing the top quality and state of art computer products to high tech PC users. We dedicate outstanding high quality control as our number one priority and deliver the products with the highest level of excellent Performance, as well as the coolest Innovation and an Appearance that draws your attention.

Launched as a promising new company in the field in 2000, Sunbeam Company specialized in developing cold cathode fluorescent lamps (CCFL), and furthermore extended to manufacture various modding equipment. Throughout the years, we now expand our product coverage to provide pioneering and fancy computer application at all aspects, while focusing on, but not limiting to, cooling systems and computer cases. Our mission is to satisfy PC players all over the world who are tired of boring traditional computer impressions and longing for experiencing the excitements of revolutionary hardware designs.

Sunbeam Company is headquartered in Taipei County, with manufacturing factories located in Dongguan City, China. In order to provide exceptional product quality combined with superior customer support, we keep updating and advancing ourselves to meet the diverse changes and increasing market demands. We strive to continue designing and developing ground-breaking, exciting, and appealing products as well as being the one stop resource and solution for all computer enthusiasts seeking to turn their ingenious visions into the coolest and fanciest reality.

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Specifications:

• Material: SECC

• Color: Silver / Black (SVBK)

• Dimensions: 430 (H) x 198 (W) x 480 (L) mm

• Motherboard: ATX / Micro ATX

• Drive Bays: 5.25" x 3; 3.5" x 5 (External x 1 + Internal x 4)

• Front I/O USB x 2 + Speaker + Microphone

• Fans - Front : 120 mm fan x 1 (Standard); Rear : 120 mm Crystal fan x 1 (Standard)

• VGA-Fan: 120 mm LED fan x 1 (Standard)

• Air Duct: Grand Air Duct (Standard)

• Weight: N.W. : 6.5 kg

• G.W.: 7.8 kg

Outside Shell:

Retail box	Shipping damage	Foam protection
3/4 right	3/4 left	3/4 rear
Mesh front with honeycomb in back	Door locked open	Reset switch

    When first looking at the case it seems rather simple, but there are a lot of cool features lurking on and in it. As always, I like to start with the front bezel, and this bezel is different.

   Like a lot of cases out nowadays, there are doors covering the bezels. In my case, most of the time the door is open all the time or else it's in the way. Well, on the Zorro case the front bezel looks like it's covered with mesh from top to bottom. The top portion of the mesh grill actually slides down to reveal the four 5.25" and one 3.5" external drive bays. This sliding door is spring loaded and rides on a rail. When slid down, it will stay locked in the open position, giving unobstructed access to the bays. With just a simple lift of the handle, the front cover unlocks and slides closed via a spring mechanism. The action of the cover closing is slow and steady and makes no sound whatsoever.

   Just above the mesh front at the top of the case is the power button. The button is in the middle with a power LED to one side and the HDD LED to the other. No mention of front USB/Audio ports, you say. Wait... what is this arrow under the yellow LED? *pushes arrow*. Hey, it's a secret door that flips open to reveal the location of the front panel connections. There are two USB ports and an Audio/Mic connection under this door.

Track for panel	Power switch & LEDs	USB/Audio/Mic
Spring for panel	closer look	Inside view of track
PCI slots	120mm exhaust	Tool-less panel lock

    Now, since this is a inverted ATX case, the left panel that usually has all the action is blank. All the action is on the right side panel and, well, this panel is rather unique. The usual opening for air intakes on a side panel range between 80mm and 120mm; this opening is a whopping 292.10 mm. Yup, that is correct: 292.10 mm or 11.5".

   This large round opening is covered with the same type of mesh that is over the front bezel, and this really ties the case together. The reason for the large opening is to allow for proper air intake for what lies behind that panel. The rear of the case is the opposite of most others since it's an inverted ATX: the PCI slots are at the top and the PSU is on the bottom.