In Win BUC 101

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 4 expert reviews

Excellent:

2
Good:

2
Average:

0
Bad:

0

Pros:

Build Quality, Design (For Some), Top SATA Port, Top Storage Tray, 2 USB 3.0 Ports, Airflow Levels (Up To Five 120mm Fans), Magnetic Side Air Filter, ToolLess Design, Spacious Interior (For A Midi Tower), Price Tag (For Some)
Futuristic version of original BUC, Excellent quality, Plenty of space for large mainboards, graphics cards and CPU coolers, Includes three fans, Hotswap SATA bay on top, All intake area fans come with dust filters (our sample did not have the one on the side panel), Plastic locking mechanism for expansion cards works surprisingly well, Locking "pins" for optical bays hold drives in place well, E...

Cons:

Slight Upgrade To The Original BUC, No HotSwap 3.5" Drive Trays
Hard drive trays hard to remove and replace, Hard drive trays require assembly before use, HDD cage may not be removed, Breakout covers for motherboard expansion slots, Other cases in this price range offer more space, I/O and case cables are of default color, No SATA brackets like in the original BUC, No dust filter in front, No true innovation in terms of body, different front & cover > differe...

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Last revision on July 25, 2014

Reviewers Liked

Build Quality, Design (For Some), Top SATA Port, Top Storage Tray, 2 USB 3.0 Ports, Airflow Levels (Up To Five 120mm Fans), Magnetic Side Air Filter, ToolLess Design, Spacious Interior (For A Midi Tower), Price Tag (For Some)
Futuristic version of original BUC, Excellent quality, Plenty of space for large mainboards, graphics cards and CPU coolers, Includes three fans, Hotswap SATA bay on top, All intake area fans come with dust filters (our sample did not have the one on the side panel), Plastic locking mechanism for expansion cards works surprisingly well, Locking "pins" for optical bays hold drives in place well, E

Reviewers Didn't Like

Slight Upgrade To The Original BUC, No HotSwap 3.5" Drive Trays
Hard drive trays hard to remove and replace, Hard drive trays require assembly before use, HDD cage may not be removed, Breakout covers for motherboard expansion slots, Other cases in this price range offer more space, I/O and case cables are of default color, No SATA brackets like in the original BUC, No dust filter in front, No true innovation in terms of body, different front & cover > differe
Only reusable expansion slot cover, Fan covers restrict some airflow

Expert reviews and ratings

In Win tends to offer the wildest designed cases of any manufacturer out there. While this is something the company is well known for, there seems to be too much time invested in making cases that look cool, while less and less R&D is put into an...

By techPowerUp! on May 25, 2012

This case is a well thought out and put together. It has plenty of tool-free mechanisms and I think is designed for someone to keep in the long-run. Two USB 3.0 ports and a SATA connection can be found externally, which is a nice feature. The case is...

By ThinkComputers on March 28, 2012

If i was to compare the original BUC with the BUC 101 i'd say that the new version is improved in some areas and not quite as good in others. More specifically although the new BUC 101 features a nice magnetic filter on the side it lacks the small door...

By NikkTech on July 03, 2014

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By TechwareLabs on February 29, 2012

The In Win BUC 101 is a very interesting case for users looking for a case with a unique design. Its construction quality is excellent, and it comes with a terrific price tag.Strong PointsAir filter for the power supply, front, top, and side...

By Hardware Secrets on January 02, 2012

Lo más nuevo de InWin en cajas de PC se llama BUC 101. Un chasis de lo más original que presenta un sin fin de posibilidades de configuración y refrigeración, está pintado de negro en su totalidad, tanto por dentro como por fuera, está adaptado a los...

By Traficantes de Hardware on February 16, 2013

IN-WIN Development Inc. è un’azienda fondata nel 1986 in Taiwan, nota ai più per la produzione di case, che vanta numerosi riconoscimenti e certificazioni che testimoniano la qualità dei suoi prodotti.Il produttore dichiara infatti che la qualità è...

By insidehardware.it on March 26, 2012

O In Win BUC 101 é um produto muito interessante para os usuários que estejam procurando por um gabinete com um desenho diferente. Sua qualidade de construção é excelente, trazendo uma ótima relação custo/benefício.Filtro de ar para as ventoinhas da...

By Clube do Hardware on January 03, 2012