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ATX Midrange desktop computer size,
standard for motherboards and cases.

Corsair PC peripheral supplier based in
Fremont, California, known for RAM
products, keyboards, water-cooling
systems and high-fashion tower cases.

Drive bay A space inside a computer case
to install hard drives in 2.5” and 3.5” sizes.
Modern motherboards have M2 drive slots
as well.

E-ATX Extended ATX. Extra-large ATX size
used for deluxe motherboards and cases.

ITX Tiny desktop PC size, standard used
for tight spaces or boutique builds.

NZXT An American company known for
cases and components, such as liquid
coolers.

PSU A box-like component with cables that
provides a computer with power.

USB A small hot-swappable data
connector.
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Cosmos C700P H710i

COOLERMASTER £300 NZXT £180

The best full tower case right now The best mid-tower PC case

Much like the original glass side panel. We also see This latest iteration of that run the perimeter of each
1 Cooler Master Cosmos, white stripes down the sides of 2 NZXT’s ‘smart’ case side, aided by the four 120mm
the C700P is a hefty the top panel, the bottoms of the brings a couple of new fans included in the box.
beast with a similarly large price lower rails, and around the port features to help modernise your Cable routing is where the
tag. However, we’d argue that it’s section, all of which contain RGB build. This ultra-clean and H710i really shines, thanks to a
worth the expense. lighting. A larger footprint means uncomplicated mid-tower large aluminium slat that allows
A beautiful handlebar design, you won’t be pushed for space emphasises convenience above you to route your cables into
curved glass panel and sleek either. What’s more, the RGB is all, with a front panel USB-C port channels on the back. This keeps
colour scheme are matched by subtle enough not to distract. and the ability to vertical-mount a everything clean and uncluttered,
features that’ll support even the This is a lot to spend on an GPU with a separate PCIe riser. and built-in velcro straps hold it all
highest-end components enclosure. However, those who The H710i features integrated down. It’s an easy alternative to
(including E-ATX motherboards are willing to go all out on a build RGB lighting around the the rubber gasket solution found
and oversized GPUs). will get everything they need. tempered glass side panel, on other mid-towers.
Cooler Master’s latest controlled by the NZXT CAM
manufacturing techniques are VE RDICT software and a built-in LED VE RDICT
truly fancy, replacing the tubular Integrated RGB lighting system lighting hub that allows for easy Integrated addressable LED lighting
rails of previous models with Adjustable motherboard layout control of RGB lighting and fan CAM powered “smart device”
castings and putting a curve on May require PSU extension cables speeds as well. To keep things Vertical GPU mount
the forward edge of its tempered Lots of plastic cool, it features ventilation gutters Cramped HDD space

SPECS FORM FACTOR: FULL TOWER / MOTHERBOARDS: MINI-ITX, MICRO-ATX, ATX, E-ATX (UP TO 12” X 11”) SPECS FORM FACTOR: MID TOWER / MOTHERBOARDS: MINI-ITX,MICRO-ATX,ATX,E-ATX(UPTO10.7”) / DIMENSIONS:
/ DIMENSIONS: 639 X 306 X 651MM / WEIGHT: 22.2 KG / RADIATORS: UP TO 280MM 230 X 516 X 494MM / WEIGHT: 12.3 KG / DRIVE BAYS: 2.5”: 7, 3.5”: 4

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