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While the Utgard box artwork looks rather garish, the product itself is actually very good. The finish is to a very high standard and Xigmatek have clearly spent time maximising the quality while building to a very specific price point.
Internally, the quality remains high with only minor concerns over the plastic drive clips and expansion bay holders. The paint work is fantastic throughout and we like the fact that Xigmatek are selling the chassis with three side panel options.
The version we tested really needs two side fans installed or it does look ‘unfinished'. I think Xigmatek could have covered these with two plates to enhance the appearance, especially if the end user didn't wish to add fans.
The dual method for tuning six fans is also a welcome addition and gives the user more fine control when balancing system noise against cooling proficency. We would always have these down as low as possible, but perhaps we have sensitive ears. Hard core gamers probably won't care as much about noise and the fact we managed to fit a 31cm video card will appease a wide audience.
The Front I/O really is brilliant, there is so much connectivity at your fingertips with even dual eSATA connectors offered for easy drive access.
In the competitive sub £100 sector much of the analysis has to revolve around the price point and Xigmatek have really delivered a competitively priced chassis to the mainstream audience. At £67 inc vat, it is hard to find fault even if we pointed out a few areas for possible improvement earlier in the review.
KitGuru says: At this price it really is a solid investment and worth shortlisting. The curves are appealing and the technical design is sound.
Again, hard to fault with the price. Just never understood their weird naming conventions.
They are from the netherlands, as far as I know. which would explain the fantasy style nonsense they always factor into their designs.
Actual product seems pretty solid for the cost. about same price as thermaltake armor cases and I think this looks better
Great review, love the cooling tests on this site.
Overall design is good, why two esatas? not that im complaining, but that is really weird to see on a front panel.
I quite like it, but I agree with the side panel concerns. that looks a mess without it being populated.
It has a bit of a feeling of ‘coolermaster HAF’ about it. not sure if thats just me tho. I quite like it. the orange accenting looks cool.
Great timing for this, our local store has these on sale for £49.99 and I had no idea if it was crap or not. The box looks terrible and I thought it was a chinese knock off.
They really need to work on their box artwork. I shall pick this up tomorrow.
Nice too see them putting so much front panel connecivity in place. i hate it when a case comes without ports at front. I have about 4 devices I have connected most of the time. I never use esata tho. but it cant hurt.