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The AL02 DIY Gaming Computer Case is a versatile open chassis designed for ATX, Micro ATX, and ITX motherboards, featuring a durable 0.8mm SPCC steel frame with a stylish black sand grain finish. Its wide body design maximizes heat dissipation, supporting unrestricted graphics card sizes and standard ATX power supplies, making it the perfect foundation for high-performance custom gaming rigs.
Number of USB 2.0 Ports | 2 |
Brand | ALAMENGDA |
Series | AL01 |
Item model number | AL |
Item Weight | 2.51 pounds |
Product Dimensions | 18 x 13 x 1.5 inches |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 18 x 13 x 1.5 inches |
Color | Black |
Manufacturer | ALAMENGDA |
ASIN | B0C59W6JKD |
Country of Origin | China |
Date First Available | May 15, 2023 |
O**5
Good value
Sturdy enough and has everything you need. Wasn't expecting the power button and the extra case screws but they have made putting everything together very easy. Instructions confused me for a second, but everything fit together well. Nice to be able to test parts easily.
M**Z
Minimalist, inexpensive, & near perfect.
Incredible value, and works great with very quick setup.It will lack structural rigidity until there are both a PSU and at least one PCIe accessory installed.But otherwise, it looks great- very minimalist, so the mobo, CPU cooler, and GPU are the main attraction- as they should be on a test bench!Airflow is open, so do not expect high air refresh rates, as there is no forced induction/ventilation.That said, even if you are overclocking, this should be fine. Just be sure to ramp up fan speeds as needed, or switch to a water loop.That said- THERE IS NO SPACE ON THIS CASE FOR A H2O PUMP or RESERVOIR- so think carefully about your needs before using this case on a water build, and perhaps mount both the case and those accessories on a unifying board (either something fancy, or just a piece of plywood).But if air cooling suits you, this is a great size for displaying on a standing desk & having easy access to swap out parts for rapid testing & improvement!
A**E
Seriously pretty good.
Is this the end-all of end-alls? No, but for the price and the abilities, you can’t ask for much more. It’s sturdy enough, good enough, and nice enough. My only slight complaint is that the “gap” between the rear wall and the motherboard, where the card “legs” stick down into is just barely enough. So when placing a graphics card I often have to slightly pull on the wall or motherboard to get that gap to slide in the legs fully. Hopefully this helps. It’s a good deal for what it is. IMHO
J**N
Great item
Motherboard fit perfect, no issues. Feels quality and sturdy. Assembly was easy. Looks like a test bench so if you look minimalism it's great.
A**R
Simple Test PC workbench
The size is nice and the build is simple enough. I wasn't doing this for the air flow but rather to test out components and it serves that purpose. It comes with a power switch header which is nice but it does fit nicely anywhere so it dangles a lot which can get in the way. Same for the system fans. It was worth it for me since I just need it for testing.
W**Y
works perfectly
this is amazing, went together fast the computer feels secure. its basically the bottom and back of a stout computer case. but not heavy just strong. highly recommended its so much easier to not have to reach into the case to hook up everything. and it looks cool being all exposed!
R**T
Great value under $20 but needs feet/base
It's incredible you can get a decent open air test bench for under 20 bucks these days.This thing is pretty great for the current price ($$18.99 USD), albeit a couple of shortcomings. The metal is relatively thick, doesn't wobble or bend, and when everything is put together it's pretty solid.My only two complaints and/or recommendations to the manufacturer are:1) include some type of non-metal feet or base, even if it increases the cost a couple of bucks. I just cut some 1.5 trim boards, but you get the idea2) several of the screw and standoff mounting holes do not thread easily, severely increasing the risk of stripping if one is not carefulIf you buy this, be gentle when screwing in the standoffs and screws, about a quarter of a turn at a time and then back out, rinse and repeat until seated. This will help ensure they do not strip.Other than that, 30 minutes + a little wood/hardware and you have a weighty, solid and practical open air test bench.I simply used a few dabs of super glue to get the wood base boards to temporarily adhere, drilled some 1mm pilot holes where there are open holes in the base plate and use some small screws to lock them in place.Before mod = 3 starsAfter mod = 4 stars
J**H
A great low-cost option
As long as you understand what you’re getting here I think this is a great option. The steel is actually a little sturdier than a mini tower I have since they aren’t relying on panels to keep everything secure.Just keep in mind this is basically one step up from keeping your parts on a table or box but the price reflects that well. You shouldn’t have to spend $50 for stamped metal.Overall I’m very happy with this purchase.
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