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Tim S · 11th Jul 2007, 11:35

http://www.bit-tech.net/hardware/200...te_poseidon_/1

Is the Gigabyte Poseidon a little fish in a big ol' ocean of PC cases, or is it a diminutive sea god in disguise? Grab your tackle, we're about to find out!

DougEdey · 11th Jul 2007, 12:14

I don't like the look of it at all, ports should not be visible when not in use, hence why I like covers.

Also, Joe touches on the poseidon projection, any chance of a photo of it?

GamingHobo · 11th Jul 2007, 12:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by DougEdey

I don't like the look of it at all, ports should not be visible when not in use, hence why I like covers.

Also, Joe touches on the poseidon projection, any chance of a photo of it?

Heh, I've got the Gigabyte 3D Aurora 570 and it always struck me how lame the projection feature was. Fine if you've got a flat white surface, but try making it out on carpet.

DXR_13KE · 11th Jul 2007, 12:54

computer on the ground = vacuum cleaner.....

i got a triton for my brother and it is very similar to that, and it is great.

CardJoe · 11th Jul 2007, 13:27

Sorry about that, had to get Bindi to show me how to use our fancy camera.

Damn it, Tim! I'm a Doctor, not a photographer!

DXR_13KE · 11th Jul 2007, 14:01

can you change the logo on it?

Mankz · 11th Jul 2007, 14:46

Sorry, thats ugly.

Otherwise its a good case.

Sim0n · 11th Jul 2007, 14:48

Can i point out the irony ?

Reviewing a Gigabyte case.... fitted with an MSI motherboard... and a ASUS cooler ?

Could of atleast kept it all gigabyte ?

capnPedro · 11th Jul 2007, 14:56

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Originally Posted by CardJoe

Damn it, Tim! I'm a Doctor, not a photographer!

That statement is made of win.

I like the look of the case, except for the stupid sticky out rectangular bit on the front. If it wasn't for that weird protrusion, I might have actually chosen this case for my next build. But as it's there, I just absolutely couldn't bear looking at it.

SPQQKY · 11th Jul 2007, 14:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sim0n

Can i point out the irony ?

Reviewing a Gigabyte case.... fitted with an MSI motherboard... and a ASUS cooler ?

Could of atleast kept it all gigabyte ?

They use the same hardware for every case they test to compare cooling and noise performance. But I thought it was funny seeing that Asus cooler sticking out like a sore thumb myself.
A little modding work and it could be a nice case.

I_think_I_know · 11th Jul 2007, 15:08

Cool review, I have this case and I agree with the it, but then again, I would.

BTW, you can customise the logo, it’s actually a very easy concept and it works well.
You can change it to your name / handle – its up to you.

I’m glad to see Gigabyte is coming out with some good looking and quality cases.

I_think_I_know · 11th Jul 2007, 15:09

Quote:

Originally Posted by DXR_13KE

can you change the logo on it?

Yes you can, check out Gigabytes wetsite:
http://www.gigabyte.eu/Products/Chas...ProductID=2149

mattymoo · 11th Jul 2007, 15:35

Looks smart but I wish more cases had removable motherboard trays - it does make building a much simpler process.

Bindibadgi · 11th Jul 2007, 15:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by CardJoe

Damn it, Tim! I'm a Doctor, not a photographer!

You're not a doctor, they wear white coats! You're actually the Latvian Mafia!

We just found out half an hour ago about the changing logo thing: apparently there was a piece of plastic in the box but absolutely no documentation about it :|

cjmUK · 11th Jul 2007, 15:56

Well, from what I've seen, it looks respectable if uninspiring. Better perhaps than some others we've seen recently, I'd always spend that few quid extra for a 'premium' case.

trig · 12th Jul 2007, 01:27

i like it in black...and ive been looking for a sub$100 case...ive found it

Tulatin · 12th Jul 2007, 07:28

Ah whooptee frigging doo. Gigabyte took an ARGUABLY overused chassis (CoolerMaster Centurian and Ammo Series, Sunbeam's Numerous cases, Enermax's Chakra, some of NZXT's stuff, etc), added a fan with some pretty lights, 25 cent rubber plugs, and a variable reistor, then jacked up the price. So freaking what? What makes this case so special, that it merits getting ANYTHING else on the same chassis. using a 3/4" Bimetal holesaw, some rubber lip grommets, and a little bit of patience hanging your external rad? Nothing really.

Oh, cheesemonkey. I forgot about the projection. What a useful feature!

Seriously, though... it would be nice if Gigabyte innovated with their own chassis for once. Don't give me piff about the Aurora being unique, they pulled that modified card out the ass of the same OEM that cranks out NZXT's Zero.

AlexB · 12th Jul 2007, 09:27

I think Joe needs to work on his cable-tidying!

Nice review, pretty nice case. nice to see something other than black.

Mother-Goose · 12th Jul 2007, 11:26

Fantastic case, I agree with the review completely, I put my mums rig in it and it is whisper quiet, you can't actually tell that it is on, the fans are temp controlled by the bios with the S3 mobo I've put in there.

Very impressive case, looks very nice in the flesh that's for sure, and the projected logo, whilst a bit tacky, is a god send to tell if the thing is on or not

MilkMan5 · 12th Jul 2007, 12:03

I have one adn I love it - really very nice looking case, solid and silent.

The projector logo might be gimmicky, but at least its a nice feature - you can change it, or paint it black and have nothing showing - it's your choice.

Also, I like the fact that it gives me a choice of side-panels - Window or that mesh-grid option - no other case offers that choice.

Cool review :-)

11th Jul 2007, 11:35	#1
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11th Jul 2007, 12:14	#2
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11th Jul 2007, 12:54	#4
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11th Jul 2007, 13:27	#5
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11th Jul 2007, 14:01	#6
DXR_13KE Madeira's banana is the best!!! Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Madeira ; Portugal Posts: 6,473	can you change the logo on it? __________________ *Renegade X - 0.40 Release!* <---- CLICK!

11th Jul 2007, 14:48	#8
Sim0n Ahhh Jimlad Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Nottingham, UK Posts: 1,109	Can i point out the irony ? Reviewing a Gigabyte case.... fitted with an MSI motherboard... and a ASUS cooler ? Could of atleast kept it all gigabyte ?

11th Jul 2007, 15:08	#11
I_think_I_know What's a Dremel? Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 5	Cool review, I have this case and I agree with the it, but then again, I would. BTW, you can customise the logo, it’s actually a very easy concept and it works well. You can change it to your name / handle – its up to you. I’m glad to see Gigabyte is coming out with some good looking and quality cases.

11th Jul 2007, 15:35	#13
mattymoo What's a Dremel? Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 5	Looks smart but I wish more cases had removable motherboard trays - it does make building a much simpler process.

11th Jul 2007, 15:56	#15
cjmUK Old git. Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: UK Posts: 1,943	Well, from what I've seen, it looks respectable if uninspiring. Better perhaps than some others we've seen recently, I'd always spend that few quid extra for a 'premium' case. __________________ P180B, Q6600 [with Thermalright HR-01+/Noctua NF-P12], 8GB OCZ Reaper PC2-8500, EVGA GTX 260 SSC, 3.75TB worth of Samsung F1s, running on Windows 7 RC

12th Jul 2007, 01:27	#16
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12th Jul 2007, 07:28	#17
Tulatin The Froggy Poster Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Canada Posts: 2,942	Ah whooptee frigging doo. Gigabyte took an ARGUABLY overused chassis (CoolerMaster Centurian and Ammo Series, Sunbeam's Numerous cases, Enermax's Chakra, some of NZXT's stuff, etc), added a fan with some pretty lights, 25 cent rubber plugs, and a variable reistor, then jacked up the price. So freaking what? What makes this case so special, that it merits getting ANYTHING else on the same chassis. using a 3/4" Bimetal holesaw, some rubber lip grommets, and a little bit of patience hanging your external rad? Nothing really. Oh, cheesemonkey. I forgot about the projection. What a useful feature! Seriously, though... it would be nice if Gigabyte innovated with their own chassis for once. Don't give me piff about the Aurora being unique, they pulled that modified card out the ass of the same OEM that cranks out NZXT's Zero. __________________ Desky E8400 @ 4.0 1.42v; P5K-E WiFi; 4x1 Kingmax Mars 1066 @ 1129 CAS 5; 2x [TOO CHEAP TO SPONSOR] 4850 @ 675/1050; Enermax Liberty; WCing in a CM690

12th Jul 2007, 09:27	#18
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12th Jul 2007, 11:26	#19
Mother-Goose Tories ftw! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: England - Surrey Posts: 3,750	Fantastic case, I agree with the review completely, I put my mums rig in it and it is whisper quiet, you can't actually tell that it is on, the fans are temp controlled by the bios with the S3 mobo I've put in there. Very impressive case, looks very nice in the flesh that's for sure, and the projected logo, whilst a bit tacky, is a god send to tell if the thing is on or not __________________ Goose Q6600, Striker Extreme, 4GB 6400C4 Dominator DHX, Raptor X, 2x400GB spinpoints, BFG 8800GTX OC, Stacker 830 Evo, HX620, Nova T 500, Freezer 7 Pro

12th Jul 2007, 12:03	#20
MilkMan5 Yeah man... Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: On earth Posts: 183	I have one adn I love it - really very nice looking case, solid and silent. The projector logo might be gimmicky, but at least its a nice feature - you can change it, or paint it black and have nothing showing - it's your choice. Also, I like the fact that it gives me a choice of side-panels - Window or that mesh-grid option - no other case offers that choice. Cool review :-) __________________ Gigabyte Poseidon Case - GA-M59SLI-S5 - AMD Athlon64 4000+ - nVIDIA 8600GT 512MB - 4Gig DDR-II - Logitech Lazer Mouse I say "There are no problems, only solutions"