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"We wanted to design a PC chassis that had ruggedized features, but didn't necessarily look like a tractor," said BitFenix product manager David Jarlstedt. "Will you be able to throw it in front of a moving bus or down the stairs? No, but you won't have to worry about damaged hardware while driving to your friend's house or LAN party."
The Survivor has a proprietary coating to prevent bumps and scratches, a retractable handle for easy transportation, as well as a security system to lockdown your peripherals at public venues. The on/off button is placed inside a concealable front I/O panel along with two USB 2.0/3.0 ports, one eSATA port, logo lighting controls, and audio jacks.
It can house up to seven 3.5-inch or nine 2.5-inch drives via two modular drive cages (removable in case your GPU can't fit), three external 5.25-inch drives, a 200mm fan in front and on top, and a 120mm fan in back. Other features include a CPU hole in the motherboard tray, dust filters, a cable management system and seven tool-free expansion slots.
BitFenix plans to ship two versions of its new case sometime in November. The standard "Survivor" will have all the features described above for $109, while the $89 "Survivor Core" axes some features. The Core drops two USB 3.0 ports, one 200mm fan (and the included fan doesn't have LED lights), as well as the cable-locking mechanism.
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KG363 said:
This case seems pretty awesome, especially for the price. Can't wait for the review
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Remind me Dell Optiplex case... lame.
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Funny... lame is the word I'd use to describe you and that comment. Sick case!
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Ugly/stock looking case, but for some reason... it looks like it could toast bread :P If only it could cook pizza too!
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Lokalaskurar said:
BitFenix might've failed in succeeding. It doesn't look like a tractor... more like a submarine.
I wonder which is quieter...
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Decently clean looking design, but nothing special. Could have used a little something to make it look less stock/cheap, but can't really put a finger on what that could be. Good set of features considering the price. If I was in the market for a new case and the reviews were positive, it's a case I would certainly give some consideration.
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