BitFenix Portal Review
IntroductionÂ
It’s been a while since BitFenix have released an M-ITX case as good as the all conquering Prodigy. Â Sure, there were a few variations on the theme, but for the greater part they all used pretty much the same chassis. Â As the chaps over at Betfenix have never been ones to rest on their Laurels, and perhaps with the need for a refresh in mind, they got busy with the old slide rule and have released the new Portal case. Â First impressions are good, the case is Aluminium over a steels chassis, with hardly a sniff of plastic to be found save for the acrylic window in the top from which we’re assuming the Portal takes its name. Â We say assume, as strictly speaking a portal is an entrance or a gate, but can be devolved to mean a way of viewing into another realm. Â Also you can actually buy a Portal without the window, so that would make it a portal-less Portal. Â Anyways, best we stop rambling and have a look at the tech spec and see what lies beneath the stunning Aluminium skin.
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Technical Specification
Dimensions | Â 382x185x411mm (HxWxD) |
Material | Â Aluminium skin over Steel Chassis, Acrylic Window. |
Form Factor | Â M-ITX |
Colour | Â Black (White also Available) |
Weight | Â 5.81kg |
Front I/O |  2xUSB 3.0 HD Audio |
Expansion Slots | Â 2Â |
Air Cooling |
 Front:  1x120mm  Rear:  1x80mm |
Water Cooling | Â Front: Â 1x120mm |
3.5″ | Â 2Â |
2.5″ | Â 3 (2 shared with 3.5) |
PSU | Â SFX or SFX-L (not supplied) |
Max GPU Length |  300mm |
Max CPU cooler Height |  125mm |