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Gelid Darkforce

Based on 5 reviews

Excellent:

2
Good:

1
Average:

1
Bad:

1

Pros

Sturdy frame construction, Hotswap docking station in top, Includes two fans, Dust filter on all intake areas, Plastic hard drive trays that hide drives nicely, Single 5.25 to 3.5 inch adapter included, 8 1 motherboard expansion slots, Good mix of I/O, P

Cons

A bit pricey, Additional USB 3.0 instead of eSATA would have been more useful, Other cases of this price point include three fans, Screwless system for optical bays does not hold well, Does not feel as good as other chassis of this price range due to mate

By LanOC Reviews on February 19, 2013

Without the luxury of spare parts to test the chassis out, I transplanted my current rig into the DarkForce so I could experience the chassis from installation to the satisfaction of the end result, and I won't be going back. Aside from being lazy,...

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By Overclock3D on March 14, 2012

Once built into and fired up the Gelid Darkforce is actually a very quiet and elegant looking piece of kit to have sitting on the desk beside you. The 3 inclusive Gelid branded fans appear to be an all black version of the Gelid "Silent" range. ...

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By techPowerUp! on March 07, 2012

Gelid is obviously trying to diversify their product range and has chosen the case market to do so. While the DarkForce has the same very sturdy frame as certain anidées or Enermax or Nexus chassis, this is nothing new, as many cases share the same...

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By Legit Reviews on January 26, 2012

Gelid Solution makes its first PC case and any PC builder who reads about it should rejoice! The DARKFORCE enters as one of the best in its class and will make any PC builder hungry for what is next from the innovative minds at Gelid Solutions! ...

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By VR-Zone on January 12, 2012

Quality (30% of the total score) Gelid’s first attempt to design and manufacture a quality case has been a success, with the Darkforce being a well made and versatile gaming case without any manufacturing imperfections, aesthetic or otherwise....

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By Fudzilla on January 12, 2012

Thermal Solutions specialist GELID Solutions revealed the first tower case from its GAMER product line. We got the case and tested it, so today we will share our experience with our readers. Dark Force measures 207mm in width, which means the...

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By HardwareHeaven on January 01, 2006

Rather than start with a high end model Gelid have chosen to enter the case market with a mainstream product, packed with features which will appeal to enthusiasts on a budget. Overall we would have to say that they have succeeded in this goal and...

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By Clubic on April 19, 2013

Gelid est une marque qui a fait sa renommée dans les solutions de refroidissement, des ventilateurs aux ventirads. Mais il y a un peu plus d'un an, la marque a tenté de se diversifier en proposant le Darkforce, son premier boîtier...

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By Hardware.Info on March 02, 2012

Gelid heeft met de DarkForce een interessante behuizing afgeleverd met een prijs van rond de 95 euro. Qua design kunnen we het niet een heel vooruitstrevend ontwerp noemen, daarvoor lijkt hij teveel op eerder besproken concurrerende modellen. Het zou...

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By ExtraHardware on February 09, 2012

Společnost Gelid, známý výrobce chladičů procesorů a grafických karet, nám na recenzi zaslala svou první skříň s označením DarkForce. Prostorný middle tower je určen...

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