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Introduction Xoxide is making quite a name for themselves in the market for pre-modified cases. With an extensive lineup of modified cases, from those for the price-conscious, to those for the people who want a kickass case that has been made even better, they have appealed to a wide range of the computer-saavy population, as most anyone could find a case at Xoxide that they liked. And, by looking at their ResellerRatings grades, it seems that they are not only making good products, but also dealing with customers very well. I last looked at Xoxide's Z-60 ClearStorm, and found it to be a well-cooled and good looking case for the mid-level user, as it included a well-placed window but wasn't pricey. Well, today I'll be looking at the upper-end of Xoxide's case lineup; is the LL-61 Warrior worth your hard earned cash? Specifications When one thinks of "aluminum case", the name "Lian-Li" comes to mind almost instantly. In fact, the two are almost synonymous in my mind. The reason is of course the quality of Lian-Li's cases that most anyone desires. Xoxide has taken Lian-Li's excellent PC-61 case and used it as a starting point for the LL-61 Warrior. Most people would be happy just with the stock PC61; let's see what Xoxide has added.
No PSU is included, as it the standard with most Lian-Li cases. This may actually be a good thing, in that it keeps the price of the case down while allowing the user to have a choice in PSUs, as most people who will be buying this case will already have selected what PSU they want or like.
Upon removing the LL-61 Warrior from the easily-identifiable Lian-Li box, we're greeted by the familiar look and feel of the Lian-Li mid-tower cases. This case is damn light! The PC61 has been hard anodized to a deep black colour, and the brushed look on the surface will be recognizable to many of you. The standard 4 * 5.25" external drive bays are present, as well as 3 * 3.5" external bays. Three 3.5" bays can be a nice addition, as some of you may still have a floppy, and then a zip drive, and perhaps a 3.5" USB hub. The mods that Xoxide has applied to this case are noticeable from the get go. A large window on the left side is accompanied by 2 x 80mm fans below it. In addition, there is a 120mm "chimney" fan installed at the top of the case. The rear of the case is, however, standard Lian-Li fare. A single stock 80mm fan is in place for exhaust here, and thumbscrews are found everywhere, holding everything in place.
The power, reset and LEDs are found to the right of the external 3.5" drive bays. Directly below are the many vents in the bezel for the 2 x 80mm front intake fans. The bezel itself is virtually made entirely of anodized aluminum as well, allowing it to match very well with the rest of the case. Right at the bottom of the bezel we find the 4 front USB ports. These can be a bit hard to hookup, as we'll see in a bit, but they nonetheless provide a feature that many of us will have a use for. With the growing popularity of portable storage devices, easy USB port access has become more wanted than ever. In addition, some people will just like plugging devices such as gamepads into the front, rather than the back. Lastly, there are the standard feet on the bottom, as found on most mid-tower cases. No real need for swing-out feet on a mid-tower case here. << Back to Reviews Page | Accessories and Getting Inside >>
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