IN WIN 805 Mid-tower Computer Case Review

Cases & PSU/Cases by leeghoofd @ 2015-11-17

In Win is one of those manufacturers which really dare to innovate within their growing lineup of computer cases. Last year they stole the show with their highly acclaimed S-Frame, an open air chassis made from a single sheet of aluminium. Of course these high tech cases come at a cost! This year at Computex they surprised friend and foe again with the H-frame case; compare it with a transformer case, that can open and close allowing to access the innards. It is quite expensive but nevertheless a stunning concept case that will be produced in limited numbers. Today however we are taking a look at one of their more affordable nevertheless breathtaking case solution, the IN WIN 805 Mid-tower case.

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Conclusion

From the first moment we spotted these new IN WIN cases at the Computex 2015 show in Taipei we already knew these cases would stand out from the designs of the other represented vendors. The used tempered glass plates make this IN WIN 805 so gracious that one would feel the urge to clean them each day or straight from the moment one touched and left stains on the glass.

But there is more to this case than just the looks or design. The build quality is superb and has become one of the trade marks for IN WIN. The aluminum structure already reveals this is a high class design; the room for storage is more than most users will ever need, even though take note that the IN WIN engineers are betting heavily on 2.5" devices. The HDD cage can be positioned in 3 different manners to enhance or upgrade the airflow. Talking about airflow, the provision for up to four additional fans is present. A pity IN WIN only opted to include a single LED fan. At least a second front fan would be more than welcome for those that are not watercooling their setups.

 

 

Assembly was as mentioned on the previous page pretty straightforward thanks to the numerous spacious cut-outs and this case has no problem with large oversized motherboards nor graphics cards. Biggest issue for most future owners will be the price tag these 805 cases carry: a retail price of 165 euros is something to think about. Though the build quality, used components and superb design will probably persuade many to buy this awesome looking case. We have been taking this case to a few OC demos and this case is really a show stopper. People adore the sleek lines and the ability to show off the internal components. The White IN WIN logo and LED fan just add that little touch of class.

 

 

Especially for the design and used components we at Madshrimps happily award the IN WIN 805 the Novelty award. If there is one case to remember from 2015 it probably has to be this one. It is what we consider as utter hardware pron. Okay it sports a beefy price tag but this case is all worth it. In Win has delivered a stunning case with the 805 series and we are already looking forward to what they will show us in 2016.

 

 

 

PROS:

  • Build quality and design
  • Tempered glass panels
  • Storage versatility
  • Hardware compatibility
  • Watercooling support
  • iEAR Headphone hanger

 

CONS:

  • Only one fan included
  • No reset button

 

We wish to thank IN WIN for the provision of the 805 media sample. Sven from ASUS for the X79 Black Edition motherboard Harry from Corsair for the AX1200 and Vengeance Pro quad channel kit. The Tones crew for the years of support, kuddos lads!!

 

 

  

   

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