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motherboard tray, each secured with a
                                                              “If you want
                                                               to build a       thumbscrew.
                                                             powerful rig,        Indeed, the GUNGNIR X goes
                                                              this box lets     out of its way to help you conceal the
                                                               you do it.”      components you’d prefer to keep out of
                                                                                sight. A PSU shroud nearly spans the
                                                                                entirety of the case from front to back,
                                                                                leaving just enough room for you to
                                                                                add a radiator to the two 120mm fans
                                                                                preinstalled behind the front panel. The
                                                                                shroud also contains a pair of 2.5-/3.5-
                                                                                inch drive bays. A second shroud on the
                                                                                right side of the motherboard tray covers
                                                                                up a pair of cable management holes;
                                                                                with an ATX or E-ATX motherboard
                                                                                installed, only the connectors of any
                                                                                cables that pass through the shrouded
                                                                                holes should be exposed. (The main
                                                                                ATX power cable is an exception.) We
                                                                                also found plenty of room between the
                                                                                motherboard tray and right side panel to
                                                                                wrangle system cables.
                                                                                  Builders can round out their systems
                                                                                with multiple high-end graphics card
                                                                                and a mighty liquid-cooling loop if they
           Rosewill GUNGNIR X                                                   choose the GUNGNIR X. Graphics
                                                                                cards up to 16.5 inches long, which
                                                                                is basically all of them, are welcome
               ost of the time, you can tell if   GUNGNIR X is free of embellishments.   inside the case. Although the case
           M a particular case manufacturer   On the whole, this case leans toward   supports radiators up to 280mm and
           “gets it” by looking at that company’s   “restrained” rather than “garish.”  360mm along the front and top panels,
           latest offerings. In a market overflowing   To really appreciate the solid   respectively, hanging a triple rad from
           with options, those that recognize   design choices Rosewill made with   the GUNGNIR X’s rafters isn’t as simple
           and implement current trends typically   the GUNGNIR X, just pry off its   as the spec sheet would lead you to
           produce the best cases, and those that   side panels. Inside, you’ll see that the   believe. Expect an extremely tight fit
           don’t usually find themselves going out of   GUNGNIR X is equipped to handle a   unless you remove the 5.25-inch drive
           business. Rosewill has a good track record   wide range of components. For example,   bay, something that—let’s face it—is a
           of staying abreast of what enthusiasts value   the motherboard tray is built for ATX   questionable inclusion to begin with.
           in a case, so we weren’t surprised to see   and E-ATX mobos, but it’s perfectly   Still, the GUNGNIR X gives you a lot
           the GUNGNIR X arrive on our doorstep   compatible with mATX and Mini-ITX   of case for 75 bucks. If you want to build
           bristling with features on our wish list.  motherboards, too. Continuing to explore   a powerful rig, this box lets you do it. ■
             On the outside, the GUNGNIR      the motherboard tray, the CPU cooler
           X makes a muted artistic statement   cutout is more than ample, while a                 BY VINCE COGLEY
           rather than shout at you. Aside from   pair of small, rectangular cutouts make
           the generous window on the left side   it easy to run cables to the connectors               GUNGNIR X
           panel, an asymmetrical glossy plastic   on top edge of your motherboard. The                    $74.99
           façade adorning its front panel, and an   GUNGNIR X’s three dedicated 2.5-inch                 Rosewill
           LED fan attached to the rear panel, the   drive brackets hide on the back of the         www.rosewill.com

            Specs: Dimensions: 19.57 x 8.27 x 18.9 inches (HxWxD); Materials: Steel, plastic; Motherboard support: Mini-ITX, microATX, ATX, E-ATX; Drive bays:
            2 x 5.25-inch external, 2 x 3.5-inch/3 x 2.5-inch internal; Fans (included): 2 x 120mm front, 1 x 120mm LED rear; Fans (optional): 3 x 120mm top; Ports: 2
            x USB 3.0, 2 x USB 2.0, audio I/O




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