In Win 909 E-ATX Computer Chassis Revisited

Cases & PSU/Cases by stefan @ 2016-03-15

909 is definitely a case for computer enthusiasts which can take quite a bit of time to do a decent cable management and show of the internal components properly and also offers quite a bit of customization possibilities thanks to its secondary chamber in the back. We can install cooling systems both in front, on the bottom, in the back but also in the last compartment and we must make sure that the airflow will be optimized correctly so all components will be kept in reasonable temperature ranges. Because of its minimalist design, we do not have any ports or buttons in the frontal area of the unit which is beautifully crafted thanks to a single piece of 4mm brushed aluminum shell; these have been migrated to the lower left side which tells us that the case was mainly designed to sit on our table and not hidden somewhere on the floor.

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Packaging, A Closer Look Part I

We do rarely review computer cases on MadShrimps simply because there are very few of them which really bring something new to the table, even if there are tons of models launched each year. This model we are going to revisit is one of the high-end cases from In Win, a manufacturer which is known for quite some time now on the case market because if its unusual designs and from here we would like mention S-Frame or H-Tower which have won the CES Innovation Awards for their ingenuity. Started as a prototype, the H-Tower opens up at on command with the help of a wireless control app, like a Transformers robot, in order to expose the configuration internals, but let’s get back to Earth a bit and discuss about the In Win 909 model which is no less interesting to the general public. Its main features are its chamfered edge design and sleek anodized aluminum, along with large 5mm width tinted tempered glass panels for revealing the internal components. The box In Win 909 ships with is quite large and heavy (no surprise considering that the case weights like 17kg when empty) so help would be needed in some cases for manipulation without incidents:

 

 

 

On the lateral side of the case we will get to see a full list of specifications:

 

 

 

Product features are also available nearby:

 

 

 

The case is available in both black and silver and In Win specifies this aspect on the box:

 

 

 

Some of the features are also illustrated with pictograms:

 

 

 

 

 

Right after removing the top cover we will get to see that the main product is protected very well with foam material but is also wrapped inside a black cotton bag:

 

 

 

This case is not your run-of-the-mill midi-tower model, but a fully-fledged Full-Tower and this can be also seen from the sported dimensions (540mm height, 575mm length and 231mm width). 909 aims at design simplicity by minimizing the number of interfaces which can be directly viewed on top of other cases and the tempered glass on the sides really make this case quite unique. While the 909 can be used with success at computer shows, enthusiasts can also utilize it at home for showing off their latest high-performance components such as video cards, LED-lighted water cooling systems and so on:

 

 

 

A closer look at the frontal case area shows the brushed aluminum and the removable screw nuts on the sides:

 

 

 

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