ENERMAX VOSTOK uATX SFF Case

[S_T]

Just want to give some feedback on this case. I've worked on 3 of these now including my own (nSPIRE OEM clone) and I would highly recommend it. While others offerings may excel in particular area (price, dimensions, storage, looks, quietness, accessories, etc.), this little beauty has it all:

- Front and Rear 120mm fan mountings
- Gloss front case finish
- 4(!) 3.5" internal HDD bays
- Great dimensions : 17'' x 7.5'' x 14.1''
- Price: ~$35 w/o PSU ($65 w/ 350 PSU)

This is the only uATX case I know that has both front and rear 120mm fan mounts (for nice quiet cooling) and can accomdate 4+ HDDs readily (which is a dream for my HTPC / Media Server). Furthermore, with the small footprint, I can stash it in my entertainment center readily, yet it is tall enough to accomdate the newer behemoth HSFs (like my Scythe Ninja). About the only thing I would of liked more is that they make it in a desktop orientation (so i can use it as a real HTPC ). Below are pics from Newegg (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811124130) and one from my own build:

 

[9mmx19]

Looks kinda nice I guess. I would have liked to see the glossy finish on all sides though. Still nicer than the average case.

 

[Ang]

The Cooler Master 340 I believe it is a uATX case, and can handle 120mm in the front and the rear as well.

If you take out the 3.5 in cages, you can fit 2 in the front.

 

[S_T]

The Cooler Master 340 I believe it is a uATX case, and can handle 120mm in the front and the rear as well.

If you take out the 3.5 in cages, you can fit 2 in the front.

I looked at the 340 when i was shopping around for cases. Trying to fit 5 drives and 1 optical unit is impossible in the case....

 

[nray]

This is the only uATX case I know that has both front and rear 120mm fan mounts (for nice quiet cooling) and can accomdate 4+ HDDs readily (which is a dream for my HTPC / Media Server).

I use an Evercase E3505B-S3 for my HTPC (running Mythbuntu for QAM HDTV), and while it can't take more than four 3.5" drives, I like the fact that it can take full length video cards:

With two Noctua NF-S12 fans, I can barely tell it's on.

 

[S_T]

I use an Evercase E3505B-S3 for my HTPC (running Mythbuntu for QAM HDTV), and while it can't take more than four 3.5" drives, I like the fact that it can take full length video cards:

With two Noctua NF-S12 fans, I can barely tell it's on.

Can you take some pics of it installed. Would like to see how it looks inside...

also fwiw - you can fit a full length card (9600gt) card in the Vostok, if you don't have HDD blocking it.

 

[sleepeeg3]

Looks heavy. A full tower takes up just as much floor space. Front intake doesn't help if there are no air openings to intake. At least it's cheap...

 

[S_T]

Looks heavy. A full tower takes up just as much floor space. Front intake doesn't help if there are no air openings to intake. At least it's cheap...

You're obviously in the wrong forum if you think 17'' x 7.5'' x 14.1'' is same size as full tower case?

To put it in perspective, see this shot of it in my entertainment cabinet:

And the front intake has an air gap of ~1" to the front cover, with a slit in the bottom.