In-Win X-Fighter AL-13 Series Case Review :: Exterior

Front

Power

Reset

Right side

The case ships in a black color that fits in well with the Star Wars theme. I wouldn't say that the X-Fighter looks like the X-Wing or Tie Fighter in any way but of course if In Win wanted to go that route they would have to pay Lucasarts a licensing fee and add to the cost of the case. There are design details that make the case look like a space ship however.

Left side

Right 3/4

Left 3/4

In Win logo

The front of the case has two silver extensions on the side panels with a silver trim to them. There are four 5.25" drive bays on the front, and two 3.5" drive bays for the FDD. Each of the 5.25" drive covers has a mesh covering allowing proper airflow for when there is no drive present. Below the 3.5" drive bays is a guard with a front Power button that covers the entire front. On top of the guard thingy is the reset button.

Left side off

Red arrow

Clip

Top

Below the guard is a grill for the front fan. The right side of the case has no special features besides being black and two clips holding the side in place. The left side of the case however has several special features. There is a red mesh window shaped like an arrow. Next to the window are the Thermal Exhaust Vents whose position can be changed. The In Win X-Fighter logo is cut into the case side above the Thermal Exhaust vents. The left side is also held in place by clips instead of screws.

The Input Output area of the case is on the top. The top of the case is cut out making it look like a tunnel. The rear of the cutout has four USB 2.0 ports, 2 external SATA ports, a Firewire port and the HD Audio and Microphone jacks. This case sports everything you want from a high-priced case in terms of Input and Output ports and does so without taking away from the design. The rear of the case has a top-mounted PSU area designed for ATX PS/2 Power Supplies. There is a 120mm rear fan that is colored green. Below the fan lies the rear I/O area of the case. Seven PCI slots lie on the bottom of that area. Next to the PSU are two holes for Water-Cooling.