14 DAY TRIAL // In an episode of going with what works, Spire has created a new gaming case which is really a revision of a previously available product and is aimed at those gamers that don't want to spend too big a fortune on the enclosure.
When it comes to making a system stand out, as far as visuals go at any rate, most of the responsibility falls to the enclosure and the peripherals.
Enthusiasts sometimes even make it a point of having desks that allow the case to be looked upon in its full glory, much like the mouse and keyboard sit proudly within arms reach.
As far as aesthetics and embellishments go, there are many ways to make a chassis stand out, such as special shapes, LED fans, color coatings, etc.
Sometimes, a product ends up being successful enough that its maker decides to stick onto the original concept.
This is precisely what Spire did when it built the Epoxy rev. 2, a reincarnation of the Epoxi which has been around since last year (2010).
Made of steel, it can house motherboards with the micro ATX or ATX form factor, being about 580mm tall.
It has five 5.25-inch ODD (optical disk drive) bays, which can also house accessories like fan controls and other such items.
Furthermore, Spire threw in six fans with a diameter of 120 mm, plus a tool-free mounting system for the drives (there are six 3.5-inch HDD bays) and PCI cards.
What's more, a top-placed I/O panel offers eSATA connectivity, along with four USB 2.0 ports, plus mic and audio jacks.
Those who want to get a first-hand view of all available information on the Epoxi rev. 2 need only drop by the official product page, available here. The price which Spire asks for is $139.95, or 108.95 Euro in Europe.