14 DAY TRIAL // Though practical end-users don't care much about what their electronics look like, as long as they perform to their satisfaction, the fact remains that the desire, among consumers, for aesthetically-pleasing products is running as rampant as ever. Mainly gamers want their systems to look as good as they work, which means that they are always on the lookout for a newer and more intricate chassis. Unfortunately, not all of these individuals have the same financial backing, which makes many of the more sophisticated enclosures inaccessible.
In Win seeks to remedy this state of affairs, at least a little, by offering the entry-level market an enclosure that combines an industrial design with a decent cooling capability. The product, a mid-tower desktop case, is dubbed the Griffin and, though it may not match the Diva in looks and variety, still manages to turn heads through its low price of under 40 Euro.
The Griffin measures 180 (W) x 414 (H) x 498 (D) mm, weighs a total of 8 kilograms and can house motherboards that employ the ATX or the micro-ATX form factors. It boasts four external 5.25-inch drive bays, one of which can be converted into a 3.5-incher, as well as five internal 3.5-inch bays. Optical drives and hard disk drives can be mounted without the need for special tools, thanks to the specially-designed mounting Brackets. Furthermore, the front I/O panel provides not just the usual audio and USB connectors, but also an eSATA port. As for cooling, a 92mm fan is set at the back, whereas a 220mm blue LED fan is on the side.
The In Win Griffin has been introduced, on the European market, under two guises, one black/black and a black/yellow color option. The price of either version is only 39.90 Euro and orders can be placed by visiting this page.