Aerocool Strike-X Advance Black Chassis Review

1. Introduction2. Aerocool Strike-X External and Bundle3. Aerocool Strike-X Internal4. System Installation5. Testing Methodology and Performance6. Acoustical Performance7. Closing Thoughts8. View All Pages

Aerocool are not that well known in the United Kingdom, however we reviewed their X-Vision Fan Controller at the beginning of the month. Recently they have been expanding into the European and UK markets and their products are available from retailers including ARIA and Overclockers UK.

Aerocool have a sub-brand, Strike-X – much like Cooler Masters' CM Storm brand, which is aimed towards the gamer end of the market. The Strike-X sub-brand currently incorporates, three cases, a fan controller, two power supplies and it will soon also feature speakers and other peripherals.

The Aerocool Strike-X Advance is fitted with 3 x 120mm fans and a single 140mm fan. It also has support for USB 3.0.

Features

• High performance “Mid-Tower” for gamers and enthusiast.
• Aggressive “X” concept design case – a gamers’ dream.
• Supports longer high-end VGA cards up to 295 mm.
• Supports 9 x 5.25″ bays and maximum 6 x 2.5″/3.5″ HDDs (internal) with HDD convertor bracket.
• Anti-vibration pad included to dampen PSU vibration.
• Each HDD bracket can mount a 12cm fan to cool HDD individually.
• “Easy-install” screw-less kits for the 5.25” devices.
• 1 x USB2.0 + 1 x USB3.0 and Audio/Mic ports are easily accessible from the top of case.
• CPU hole is pre-drilled on the Motherboard for easy access to cooler installation.
• Cable management holes are pre-drilled with high end rubber protection.
• Dust filter included to prevent dust entering from the bottom of case.
• Supports water-cooling.
• Supports 1 x SSD.

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