KINGWIN KT-436B-WM - KINGWIN KT-436B-WM
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OPENING THE BOX
The case was very well packed and snug inside the box (read: difficult to even get out). I don't think even UPS could damage it, well maybe THEY could. Once it was removed from the box, my first impression upon seeing this case is web images do not do it justice. The thing is one of the best looking cases I've ever seen.
I was also pleasantly surprised a white box packed inside the case. It contained instructions on how to disassemble the case, extra screws, zip ties, an additional 5 1/4" drive bay cover, and a 3 1/2" drive bay cover. More extras than I've seen bundled with any other case. And what's this? The case is already equipped with five 80mm case fans. Normally, I wouldn't think anything of the fans being in there but I have recently learned most new cases do not give you any. Granted they may not be the best fans in the planet, but now I don't have to order five fans and wait for them to come in before assembling it. And I could always order better fans later if I choose. Four of the fans are black Super Flower fans with the fifth being a multi-colored clear fan. I was not able to get any direct info on the fans other than they spin at about 2000 RPM, they put out about 30 CFM, and are very quiet. Overall not bad.
THE EXAMINATION
Well now that we have everything out of the box its time to take it apart and give it the once over. The first thing I noticed about the case is it is pretty damn light. I've heard some of the Addicts in the forums complaining about their heavy steel cases, dragging them to LAN parties, this might be the case for you. The second thing is its sturdy. I've played with some aluminum and light steel case and the side panels seem flimsy, even pushing on the case top the bend quite a bit. The Kingwin is very rigid. They follow this up with protecting the possible rough edges with strips of plastic, similar to the Lian-Li cases. This is very appreciated by anyone that has taken some skin of a knuckle when swapping out heatsink, cables, or whatever your doing inside the case.
Next I decided to remove the front acrylic plate and see what's under there. Again, this is all done tool-lessly with the thumb bolts. After removing the acrylic a metal plate is exposed, underneath it is where the fan filter is located. The fan filter is a nice durable plastic that looks to withstand washing many times.
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