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brumgrunt · 21st Jan 2013, 09:08

http://www.bit-tech.net/hardware/cas...-3000-review/1

Xir · 21st Jan 2013, 11:49

No Filters, No USB3.
Where'd this box come from, the 90's?

Dogbert666 · 21st Jan 2013, 12:29

Ha. There are dust filters for both the PSU and entire front section, as was mentioned and photographed :P but the lack of USB3 is a shame, yes.

MrJim · 21st Jan 2013, 12:30

Why do so many cases omit a cutout for the 8 pin power cable? It ruins the look of an otherwise neat cabling job. I agree about the lack of USB3 front connector support & filters...both should be standard on any modern case.

Gareth Halfacree · 21st Jan 2013, 12:33

I was looking at the Core 3000 for a proposed eight-core build - my desktop's in a Define Mini, and I have few complaints other than the lack of a hard drive activity light. If I do end up building another machine, the Core 3000 is certainly high on the list - it's a damn sight cheaper than the Define Mini, for a start...

biojellywobbles · 21st Jan 2013, 14:34

I had the same problem of very tight side panels in my Core 1000 seems that it's a problem with the design they use for both cases.

Zinfandel · 21st Jan 2013, 14:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by biojellywobbles

I had the same problem of very tight side panels in my Core 1000 seems that it's a problem with the design they use for both cases.

You'd have to consider it's more about keeping costs down than a design flaw, the 1000 is £30, what do you want for £30? I'm not saying I wouldn't like them, the 1000 is a cracking little case and I'd happily pay a few quid more for some more space (read, any space and a cutout or two) behind the mobo tray.

velo · 21st Jan 2013, 17:53

So that's the Midgard II and Core 3000 reviewed in the space of less than a fortnight, just as I'm trying to put together a budget build! Good going, BT - now I've just got to decide whether the Core 3000's better cooling and lower price outweighs the Midgard II's USB 3 and better cable routing...

monkiboi · 21st Jan 2013, 21:17

Personally I find the Core 3000 the better looking case out of the two but the wiring issue is a little off putting. Does anyone think there would be any issues in taking a dremel to the motherboard tray?

SuicideNeil · 21st Jan 2013, 23:23

I don't see why you couldn't mod the chassis to perform better- that's what we're all here for after all

samuraiweasel · 22nd Jan 2013, 08:00

I got it 2 weeks ago and i'm happy, i'm still running a q6600 so no USB 3 isn't an issue, till i upgrade.
build quality is nice.
@MrJim, there is a cutout for the cpu power, but not all power supplies have a long enough cable...i'm guessing that's why they didn't route it round the back.

Invictus. · 23rd Jan 2013, 17:47

I've got the Core 3000, baught it the stat of the month. Lack of USB3 on the top doesnt really bother me too much as I dont own any USB3 devices.

As for the Cutout it is a bit of a pain not to have a hole up the top but its been mentioned by sniperdude to run the cable through the CPU backplate hole and up over the top of the board of which could be a solution. However with the top fan in its default place there is not much room to work with regards to cabling.

Dogbert666 · 24th Jan 2013, 13:10

Just to reiterate what's been added to the article, the USB 3.0 version of the Core 3000 which is listed on Fractal's site will be launching in the coming months with a UK MSRP of £54.95. The review and score for the regular Core 3000 remains unchanged, however.

Xir · 28th Jan 2013, 08:32

USB 3.0 version still isn't sold, is it?

Dogbert666 · 28th Jan 2013, 11:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by Xir

USB 3.0 version still isn't sold, is it?

All we've been told is that it will be available in the UK in the coming months. No more specifics, sorry!

Xir · 29th Jan 2013, 08:51

Thanks,
also sorry, i've been reading so many case reviews, i got them mixed up, i thought the review was older

21st Jan 2013, 09:08	#1
brumgrunt Administrator bit-tech Staff Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 1,009	Fractal Design Core 3000 review http://www.bit-tech.net/hardware/cas...-3000-review/1

21st Jan 2013, 11:49	#2
Xir I Mod, Therefore I Own Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Saxony / Germany Posts: 3,520	No Filters, No USB3. Where'd this box come from, the 90's? __________________ SN25P A64 3700+ (San Diego) 2 GB DDR400 OCZ Platinum EL 2-3-2-5 1T X1800XT 512mb Sapphire 200GB Samsung SP2004C 24" Asus something 1920x1080

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Gareth Halfacree WIIGII! bit-tech Staff Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bradford, UK Posts: 1,844	I was looking at the Core 3000 for a proposed eight-core build - my desktop's in a Define Mini, and I have few complaints other than the lack of a hard drive activity light. If I do end up building another machine, the Core 3000 is certainly high on the list - it's a damn sight cheaper than the Define Mini, for a start... __________________ Co-author, Raspberry Pi User Guide, Meet the Raspberry Pi \| gareth.halfacree.co.uk \| twitter bit-tech news correspondent, Custom PC columnist I'm a filthy freelancer! Hire me!

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21st Jan 2013, 21:17	#9
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21st Jan 2013, 12:29	#3
Dogbert666 No, seriously, wtf is a dremel? bit-tech Staff Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: London, England Posts: 84	Ha. There are dust filters for both the PSU and entire front section, as was mentioned and photographed :P but the lack of USB3 is a shame, yes.

21st Jan 2013, 12:30	#4
MrJim What's a Dremel? Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: London Posts: 6	Why do so many cases omit a cutout for the 8 pin power cable? It ruins the look of an otherwise neat cabling job. I agree about the lack of USB3 front connector support & filters...both should be standard on any modern case.

21st Jan 2013, 17:53	#8
velo Minimodder Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Zummerzet, where the zider comes from Posts: 23	So that's the Midgard II and Core 3000 reviewed in the space of less than a fortnight, just as I'm trying to put together a budget build! Good going, BT - now I've just got to decide whether the Core 3000's better cooling and lower price outweighs the Midgard II's USB 3 and better cable routing...

21st Jan 2013, 23:23	#10
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22nd Jan 2013, 08:00	#11
samuraiweasel What's a Dremel? Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mayapur, India Posts: 8	I got it 2 weeks ago and i'm happy, i'm still running a q6600 so no USB 3 isn't an issue, till i upgrade. build quality is nice. @MrJim, there is a cutout for the cpu power, but not all power supplies have a long enough cable...i'm guessing that's why they didn't route it round the back.

23rd Jan 2013, 17:47	#12
Invictus. Hypermodder Join Date: May 2009 Location: Middlesbrough Posts: 653	I've got the Core 3000, baught it the stat of the month. Lack of USB3 on the top doesnt really bother me too much as I dont own any USB3 devices. As for the Cutout it is a bit of a pain not to have a hole up the top but its been mentioned by sniperdude to run the cable through the CPU backplate hole and up over the top of the board of which could be a solution. However with the top fan in its default place there is not much room to work with regards to cabling.

24th Jan 2013, 13:10	#13
Dogbert666 No, seriously, wtf is a dremel? bit-tech Staff Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: London, England Posts: 84	Just to reiterate what's been added to the article, the USB 3.0 version of the Core 3000 which is listed on Fractal's site will be launching in the coming months with a UK MSRP of £54.95. The review and score for the regular Core 3000 remains unchanged, however.

28th Jan 2013, 08:32	#14
Xir I Mod, Therefore I Own Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Saxony / Germany Posts: 3,520	USB 3.0 version still isn't sold, is it? __________________ SN25P A64 3700+ (San Diego) 2 GB DDR400 OCZ Platinum EL 2-3-2-5 1T X1800XT 512mb Sapphire 200GB Samsung SP2004C 24" Asus something 1920x1080

29th Jan 2013, 08:51	#16
Xir I Mod, Therefore I Own Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Saxony / Germany Posts: 3,520	Thanks, also sorry, i've been reading so many case reviews, i got them mixed up, i thought the review was older __________________ SN25P A64 3700+ (San Diego) 2 GB DDR400 OCZ Platinum EL 2-3-2-5 1T X1800XT 512mb Sapphire 200GB Samsung SP2004C 24" Asus something 1920x1080