Packaging for this case is much like how other cases are packed. You have a very simplistic design for the box, which covers the features and specifications of the case. We don't see an actual image of the case on the box, but only a drawing. Although not a big deal, it can be a disadvantage for people looking at the box in a retail store without seeing images of it before hand. The internal packaging is also fairly straight forward. A plastic bag surrounds the case, protecting it from scratches, and the entire case is secured inside the box from movement by two large pieces of styrofoam.

The right and left side panels contain ventilation, but no windows due to the use of acoustic foam on the inside of the panel. The top panel contains ventilation for a 80mm, 92mm, or a 120mm fan which can be installed. The case is primarily made from steel, with a plastic front bezel. The steel greatly adds to the overall weight of the case, but keeps the cost down and keeps it solid. You may notice in the first picture that there is a small gap near the top of the side panel. After re-seating the side panel and top panel we were unable to remove this gap, and are unable to tell whether it was caused due to handling issues during shipment or a defect of the case itself. Nevertheless, it shouldn't affect the performance of the case. The overall appearance of the case is very clean and sleek with a nice professional style which will work well in the home or in the office.

The front of the case is very sleek with its two optical bays at the top, to its stealth 3.5" bay towards the middle and the sleek air intake at the bottom, which has a meshed layer behind the vents to aid in the clean appearance of the case. The front bezel is made from a dense plastic, which will help greatly in general wear and tear. Above the fan intake you have the power button which is surrounded by a blue ring. To the right is a small reset button. Near the bottom of the case you have, from left to right, a USB 2.0 port, microphone & headphone jacks, and another USB 2.0 port followed by a FireWire 1394 (400) port.

At the rear of the case we see, starting from the top, the location of the included 430w ATX power supply. Below the PSU is the included I/O shield plate, as well as a spot for an 80, 92 or 120mm fan. The case includes a silent 120mm fan for this location. Moving on we see the expansion slot area. Note that the lower four brackets are break-away and can have a 80mm fan installed when no expansion cards use them. And last but not least is some extra ventilation, as well as the thumb screws that secure the side panels in place.

Additional ventilation can be located at the bottom of the case. The ventilation holes have a fine mesh layer on the inside of the case to prevent dust from getting pulled into the case. There are also four rubber feet located on the corners of this case to further reduce vibration and prevent scratching whatever surface the case sits on.