BitFenix Comrade Chassis Review in Black

1. Introduction2. BitFenix Comrade3. System Installation4. Performance5. Conclusion6. View All Pages

Like the manufacturer says, this case is aimed squarely at builders on a budget, Comrade aims to deliver high-end features for not much money.

When they talk about a sleek, no-nonsense design, you can see where they are coming from. Why go to the effort of making a complicated moulding when you're busy trying to his a specific price point?

External packaging is good enough to survive all but the most severe abuse – so BitFenix has not cut any corners there.

Exactly as BitFenix described the case, it has a simple, no nonsense look from the front and rear.

  

There are no top or side panels here soaking up any of the budget that you could be using for a better processor, graphic card or Solid State Drive.

A place for (almost) everything and for everything a place. Painting the inside was a nice touch and adds a little feel of visual quality that is not matched by the physical feel of the chassis construction in its unbuilt state – i.e. It looks better than it is, which is not a bad thing at the ultra-budget end of the market.

  

Sure, we would prefer the front ports to be at the top, but look how stylish this panel is. Definitely would not be out of place on a case costing twice as much.

Tool-free access will making assembly straightforward in the BitFenix Comrade and having dual dust filters will help ensure the longevity of your final build. The aluminium-finish BitFenix badge is a nice touch. BitFenix claims that you can fit a 30cm card and that there are plenty of bays for storage products.

Let's go have a look.

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