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The PSU is mounted at the bottom of the LuxuRay, this is slightly raised to stop vibrations against the outer wall, as this is a relatively thin chassis, this is a good principle to utilise.
Installing the motherboard involves a traditional fitting method that everyone will be used to. In the case of the build on this page (using the Corsair H70 cooler) we had to remove the rear 120mm fan. Although Corsair recommend that the fans are set to intake we prefer the traditional methodology of expelling heat out the rear of the case.
No point throwing away a perfectly good quality 120mm fan, so we fitted it to the side panel as an intake. Sadly, while the top chassis position has a dust filter installed, the side panel includes none.
The LuxuRay has a 90 degree rotated HDD cage which eases the installation of hard drives. There is also an area below the cage to install a 2.5″ SSD drive. In the image above we used a 3.5″ tray to install into the standard location.
At KitGuru we no longer use optical drives for testing as we prefer to install the operating system via a USB flash drive. The top section however is straightforward to use and anyone who has built a system before will not experience any issues fitting an optical drive.
Enermax are keen to point out that this chassis can take graphics cards up to 310mm in length, which would include the AMD HD5970. Our biggest card is a Artic Cooling Xtreme based HD5870 which is around 310-312mm in length. As you can see it is impossible to fit by simply sliding into position due to the bottom rack width, but it is possible to rotate and fit into the first (top) slot only. It is a tight fit however and not an ideal case for this size of graphics solution.
We opted for a more modest HD6850 reference card for our system build and there were no fitting issues at all.
One of the main talking points with the LuxuRay is the Vegas Light show option built into the front panel/fan design. We had a look at the EnermaxVegas fans before if you want to read more.
The video below shows the front panel of the LuxuRay with audible ‘clicks' as we press the front FAN button to rotate between the various modes.
Sure, the flashing LED lights won't be everyone's first choice, but some of the static based options are appealing.
Wow, this is really pretty for such a low price. the fans add about 15 quid to the value, or more. dont often get two fans on a case this size. how does it compare to the thermaltake armor A60?
When did they start making cases? first ive heard of it. This looks not bad. I like the fan idea at the front. cant see too many of the Kitguru audience finding it a selling point, but their fans are excellent, on a noise and CFM level anyway.
I like the way you mix up the reviews here with top end and budget models. Really makes it useful for us peasants who cant afford the wicked tech.
I like the look of this, shall check it out based on this review. If we ever get it near here.
Everyone seems to just be trying everything lately ! corsair used to be memory, now they do PSU’s, SSDs, Cases. Enermax used to be power supplies, then fans, now cases. Same with OCZ.
Not knocking it, and I suppose it is needed to remain profitable in todays climate, it just seems so confusing that all makers are in so many areas.
I wouldnt buy this case, I dont like lighted fans, and while you can turn it off, I think I would spend a little more for something with better materials.
Ideal for my 14 year old son. thanks for the review, never knew they made cases. any idea of a release date?
It should be available in most locations, very soon. if not already.
The video is helpful as the images dont do the fan justice. I like the red LED strip colors. looks great. seems to be a well designed product. What the hell is that graphics card cooler you used !? thats massive, must be two inches bigger than the PCB under it.!
That is a rather cool budget case, have to say.
This case is very good. Purchased it last week. Everything fits and the material is very nice and glossy. Love the free fans and the removable dust protectors. Fans can even pop out for cleaning.Case is not too flashy, was done just right by Enermax.
I have the Enermax VOLCANUS as well. Perfect for my son who likes to play games.