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Enermax have been releasing quality power supplies and fans for a very long time now and this venture into the budget chassis sector is shaping up to be a positive experience for their customer base. The LuxuRay build quality is high and the front panel offers a strong portfolio of connectivity.
We really like that Enermax have spent a lot of time incorporating their Vegas fan into the front panel. The material they are using gives it an almost transparent feeling when viewed, as if there is actually no material in front of it at all. Both supplied fans are high quality and a welcome inclusion on a budget model. Not everyone is going to enjoy the rotating LED colours on a daily basis, but some of the static modes are pleasant and you can always turn the lighting off if it becomes annoying at night. This level of fine control is welcomed and the user base will certainly appreciate it.
At £55 inc vat, there are always going to be compromises made and the most obvious to us is that the material is rather thin. We wouldn't say it was going to be easily damaged over time, but care would need to be taken to ensure it remained in perfect condition.
Our previous budget case of choice was the Silverstone Precision SST-PS05 which retails for around £40 inc vat, slightly less than the Enermax LuxuRay. When you factor in the lighting system, superior front panel and dual 120mm fan configuration they become much harder to seperate with regards to value for money.
If you are working to an extremely tight budget then the Silverstone Precision SST PS05 is a fantastic option, but if you can spend £15 more, then the LuxuRay is the stronger design.
KitGuru says: The Enermax LuxuRay is a daring, quality chassis which should dominate the budget marketplace.
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.