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FRONTPAGE Zalman MS800 Mid-Tower Case Review
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No front intake fan, what were they smoking?
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I know it's frustrating to review a product only to find it is only marginal at best. Thanks for all your time and effort. 
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Idk why people care so much about front intakes, it seems like they would all be blocked by the cages for the HDDs, at least, the 200m and 120mm slots on the front of my CM Cosmos II are blocked more than partially by it.
I must say though, Zalman cases are entirely my style, the black and silver minimalist affair and all of that. There are not to many visually loud cases around anymore, not like my old Chimera 2 I thought was cool when I was 14,anyways. I was particularly fancying the GS1000 for my current build.
Though you guys should review this Zalman next if they let ya...
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811235028
apparently a GS1000 successor.
I must say though, Zalman cases are entirely my style, the black and silver minimalist affair and all of that. There are not to many visually loud cases around anymore, not like my old Chimera 2 I thought was cool when I was 14,anyways. I was particularly fancying the GS1000 for my current build.
Though you guys should review this Zalman next if they let ya...
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811235028
apparently a GS1000 successor.
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I love Zalman cases, but you have to remember when you are designing a low-mid end mid-tower case you need to account for people who do not add fans. Most people who buy budget or sub-$100 cases do not add any additional fans. In this situation a front intake can be a crucial inlet for cool air especially since bottom intake fans are pretty much useless...
That said, I do like the style of the case and Zalman cases have been awesome in the last couple years, which is why I was so surprised by the overlook.
That said, I do like the style of the case and Zalman cases have been awesome in the last couple years, which is why I was so surprised by the overlook.
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I really like the design of Zalman cases and I am currently using a Zalman Z11 plus. It's just a real shame that they always miss opportunities and make mistakes with the design. These often seem to be stupid things like not using the correct fan spacing for a dual radiator, or not allowing enough space for a top CPU AUX12V and a top fan (in the Z11).
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