![]() V.5.0 Addtronics 8500 (WATX 8500) ![]() THE FIRST WTX CASE READILY AVAILABLE. Reviews show extraordinarily good cooling; see the Anandtech.com review. I buy this case without PS; it does need longer PS cabling--but motherboard cable extensions are available so any PSs can work with it. Note that the PS ATX mounting plate orients the Enermax 'bottom' 90 intake fan to the top--but there is sufficient clearance for it to work properly. The factory pack includes an ABS cable bustle for the back and the Luxury Casters. The case comes with one OEM-type 90 fan in front and one 80 fan in back. For now, I recommend a second 90 in front, a second 80 in back, and an 80 in the upper left cage. For least noise, use the Panaflo L1As. SIZE: 21.5" actual case height, 12.4" wide x 21.25" deep.; Height and width overall on the included luxury casters is 24.6" and 14" at maximum swivel. DRIVES - exposed: one - 3.5; five - 5.25; hidden: five - 3.5 FANS - lower front: three 92 mm. mounts, two 80 mm. mounts, The WTX8500 is the only case I know of that is sold in an ATX form and may be readily converted to the WTX standard. As such, this case could well be the longest-lived piece of equipment you will buy. However, I consider it somewhat overpriced at its current level. 8500 MODIFICATIONS The structure of the case and its performance as an ATX case really preclude needing much modification. The greatest cost benefit comes from the efforts to make the case quieter, IMHO, and is limited to installing grommet mounts. There is room on the backboard to install a 90 exhaust, but this generally is not recommended if one want to stay with positive pressure and the use of low-noise fans. INTERIOR DETAILING: Difficult, simply because this case is 'one big box' with almost no chassis members to tie off to. Extra cable ties are included in the finishing kit. If you want to good interior detailing, you will want longer data cables--24" floppy, 24" IDE and 24" ATA-66/100 cables. Addtronics W8500 PRICING: W8500/NONE Case,two factory fans, Luxury Casters -$235.00 W8500/Y300 YaHsin 300w ATX PS, two factory fans - $286.00 W8500 RECOMMENDED PACKAGE - $400.00 | 1 | 2 | table of contents | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | | 30 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 35 | 36 | 37 | 38 | 39 | | 40 | 41 | 42 | 43 | 44 | 45 | Coolcases Home |