BitFenix Shogun Review
Introduction and Technical Specification
Published: 29th March 2017 | Source: BitFenix | Price: 144.95 |
Introduction
At 14.15KG, the new Shogun from BitFenix took some getting out of the box. Now we've reviewed it we'll have to decide whether it was worth the hernia. Well, Bitfenix get off to a good start, as it was immediately clear to us that the the weight is, in the main down to the use of a Steel chassis combined with two large and thick tempered glass side panels. BitFenix have reduced the weight a bit by using aluminium exterior panels, which is always a nice touch. One thing that did bother us as we took our first view through the smoked class window was the vast bank of HDD dive cages piled up at the front of the case. Seriously, Who needs six HDD cages? Let's just hope and pray that they're removable and that the Shogun has a few tricks up its sleeve to keep us entertained.
Technical Specification
| Dimensions | 565x250x525mm (HxWxD) |
| Materials | Steel Chassis, Aluminium Panels, Tempered Glass |
| Colour | Black |
| Chassis Type | Super Mid Tower |
| Motherboard Support | E-ATX, ATX, M-ATX, M-ITX |
| 5.25" | 0 |
| 3.5" | 6 |
| 2.5" | 6+2 shared with 3.5" |
| Air Cooling | Front: 3x120, 2x140mm (2x120mm included) Roof: 2x140mm, 3x120mm Rear: 1x120mm, 1x140mm (1x120mm included) |
| Water Cooling | Front: Up to 280mm Roof: Up to 360mm, 280mm Rear: Up to 140mm |
| Front I/O | 2xUSB3.0, 2xUSB2.0, HD Audio |
| Max GPU Length | 410mm |
| Max CPU Cooler Height | 175mm |
| Max PSU Length | 250mm |
| Weight | 14.15KG |
Key Features
- Elegant Aluminum Design
- Dual Tempered Glass Side Panels
- Quick Custom storage design
- Quick Custom SSD Chroma
- Quick Custom EATX Shield
- BitFenix Chroma Control and SSD BitFenix Chroma
- Advanced design GPU Safe Bracket
- Support Graphic Card Length up to 400mm
- Up to 25mm Cable management Space
- Supports top mounted 360mm Radiator
Most Recent Comments
The aestetics are hit and miss for me too as I like the flush glass but those 4 screws still irritate me they're like buttons on a swim suit.Quote
I also noticed that some of the panels have the famous "cheap case" browning. IE - the paint has a brown hue to it.
I do like the front though, but having said that I usually like at least one thing about all Bitfenix cases.Quote
It looks interesting. The asymmetry of the window panels and the lack of false floor are kind of off putting. I also don't like the pseudo 5.25 bay line in the front. This case does get the "what could I do with it" line of thinking going on, so that is a good thing.
Truth be said though, I would probably not buy it at this price.
--Rick--Quote
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