Xoxide X500 Case review - page two

The first look at the X500 is impressive, anodized aluminum alloy (resistant to fingerprints and dust), stylish design and then there is that Blue LCD display, which are powered even when your computer is turned off which will display time and/or ambient temperature.

To make this case a little more impressive compared to the competition you'll notice a motorized bay door. The door is made of translucent plastic and when the button on the top right of the bezel is pressed, the door slides down very silently to expose the optical drive bays.

Before we go into a large pictorial let's have a look at Specifications and Features.

Specifications

• Material: 1.0 mm anodized Aluminum Alloy resisting dust & fingerprint.
• Coating: Hardness scale 3, protecting from scratch
• Front Jacks: USB version 2.0, Microphone, earphone, IEEE1394
• Fans: Two 80 mm rear exhaust fans, One optional front 80mm intake fan.
• Drive Bays: 4 x 5.25” (external), 2 x 3.5” (external), & 4 x 3.5” (internal)
• Expansion Slots: 7 slots with screwdriver-free thumbscrews
• Motherboard: ATX or Micro ATX
• Dimension: 7.9” (W) x 16.2” (H) x 19.3” (D)

Features

• LCD Module Display: LCD displays time, temperature, and HDD/system status.
• Motor-Driven Door: Translucent Plexiglas bay door driven by the motor-gear module for external 5.25” bays. Keep the style of the system even with 5.25” peripherals in different bezel colors.
• Luminescent Backlight: Power button & LCD display with luminescent backlight glow in the dark.
• Always-On Power: LCD display, motor-driven door, and luminescent backlight with the power from VSB output keep working even the system is off.
• Temperature Sensor: 23” long wire probe, placed anywhere in the enclosure. Front I/O Ports: Front USB 2.0, Microphone, Earphone, & IEEE1394 ports for easy access.