Xilence Interceptor Pro Case Review

1. Introduction2. Packaging & Bundle3. Xilence Interceptor Pro: Exterior4. Xilence Interceptor Pro: Interior5. System Installation6. Testing Methodology and Thermal Performance7. Acoustic Performance8. Closing Thoughts9. View All Pages

Space is abundant in the gigantic HPTX interior of Xilence's Interceptor Pro. A continuation of the red accents to the case's interior is an aesthetically-pleasing touch.

Pointing out the HPTX and XL-ATX motherboard support are 10 red PCI shields which also show that quad-GPU systems are a possibility. A lack of LEDs on the 140mm exhaust fan will disappoint some users and satisfy others.

4x 2.5″ and 6x 3.5/2.5″ drive bays form the internal hot-swap drive configuration with a further 2x 3.5″ mounts offering internal-installation only. Each of the 4x 5.25″ drive bays makes use of a simple tool-less installation method.

A convenient hub draws power from a single molex connector before redistributing it to a pair of drives and fans. Making the hot-swap possibility a reality are two SATA ports located on the handy input hub. While this input centre is convenient, it will increase the complexity of achieving a system which lacks visible cables.

Clearance for cable management is 20mm with a further 10mm available at points where the side panel bulges. A more significant 40 and 60mm of clearance is available adjacent to the 5.25″ and HDD drive bays, respectively. Fastening cables in place will become an issue due to the less than adequate number of tie-down points.

Rubber grommets and two CPU cooler backplate cut-outs should make building a system into this case an easy task.

Ease of use is evident for the mini-ITX chamber. Installing a HDD, 5.25″ drive, motherboard or SFX power supply shouldn't be a problem with the top panel also removed.

Moving the dual-bay hard drive cage is straightforward… simply remove the screws before relocating it. An identical mounting hub is used for the pair of 2.5/3.5″ drives that can be installed.

A drop-down mechanism controls the upper chamber's side panels. This mechanism makes getting inside the upper chamber a simple task.

Mounting a 480mm radiator in the roof is a possibility with the Interceptor Pro thanks to its 605mm length. Other cooling combinations include a configuration of 3x 140mm fans or a mixture of dual radiator as well as separate exhaust/intake fans. The flexibility to tailor cooling configurations to your needs is a big positive for Xilence's flagship model.

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