That is indeed odd but atleast its good to see Bequite get behind the mesh/airflow trend. Noctua is going to release white fans under their Chromax range soon and those can be a good addon to these cases.
They actually do have 1 fan that comes in white. The Shadow Wings 2 has the choice of coming in black or white. Why they are not available in other models...an odd one. (can check out the website for it.)
Just avoid Silverstone fans. I outfitted my case with their 180?mm or whatever the non-standard larger size fans they make for their FT03 and other compatible cases and the shaft always disconnects from the hub causing the blades to tap the housing. Really common issue and still happening on their newer versions after years and years of people complaining. Alarmingly this also appears to happen to a not-insignificant degree to their 120mm and 140mm fans.
- Headphones and headsets (apart from hands-free sets for phones) require 2 separate plugs. - Less complexity. - Security: You can unplug your microphone when not needed. - Flexibility: You can mix and match input, output and mixing/amplification devices.
The only reasons to have combo jack: - Saving space (doesn't apply on desktop). - Cater to people wanting to use the crappy bundled in-ears from their phone. I guess this could apply for cheap cases; the case manufacturer wouldn't assume the user will have decent audio equipment. Not so much for this case, with $160+ prices.
Building further on the popularity of its current Silent Base 801, the 802 adds an interchangeable front panel with one for silent and one for focused airflow.
Yes, I have the 801 and I removed the front and top panels for better airflow, I have the side panels held in place by packing tape. As originally was my CPU was throttling with a AOI 360 radiator on the top.
A prehistoric form factor with a gimmick is still a prehistoric form factor. Theres so much cooling space in an ATX who needs some gimmick labeling it, someone who actually needs all that room likely knows what they need without the gimmicky look.
Sure theres always going to be edge cases but its frustrating to see ATX marching on for a third decade edging out the spotlight on much more interesting compact formats.
Looks nice but why is it apparently impossible these days to have 5-6 or more USB connectors on the front like cases had 15 years ago? The USB 3.2 connector is great, but come on: have it surrounded by 2 USB 3.1 type A connectors on each side, and be truly "well-connected". If you have as much space as a full-sized eATX case, use it!
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shabby - Thursday, September 3, 2020 - link
So they have a white heatsink and white case but no white fans?Chaitanya - Thursday, September 3, 2020 - link
That is indeed odd but atleast its good to see Bequite get behind the mesh/airflow trend. Noctua is going to release white fans under their Chromax range soon and those can be a good addon to these cases.Dornhan - Friday, September 4, 2020 - link
They actually do have 1 fan that comes in white. The Shadow Wings 2 has the choice of coming in black or white. Why they are not available in other models...an odd one. (can check out the website for it.)Samus - Saturday, September 5, 2020 - link
Just avoid Silverstone fans. I outfitted my case with their 180?mm or whatever the non-standard larger size fans they make for their FT03 and other compatible cases and the shaft always disconnects from the hub causing the blades to tap the housing. Really common issue and still happening on their newer versions after years and years of people complaining. Alarmingly this also appears to happen to a not-insignificant degree to their 120mm and 140mm fans.selenite - Friday, September 4, 2020 - link
Why do new cases still use two separate 3.5 mm audio jacks on the front panel?damianrobertjones - Friday, September 4, 2020 - link
If they weren't there, someone would say, "Why do they no longer put 3.5mm audio jacks on the front panel?"jordanclock - Friday, September 4, 2020 - link
Because some people use separate mics and headphones, especially for streaming.abrowne1993 - Tuesday, September 8, 2020 - link
I would hope anyone who cares enough to do that doesn't use the front panel jacks anywayHul8 - Sunday, September 6, 2020 - link
- Headphones and headsets (apart from hands-free sets for phones) require 2 separate plugs.- Less complexity.
- Security: You can unplug your microphone when not needed.
- Flexibility: You can mix and match input, output and mixing/amplification devices.
The only reasons to have combo jack:
- Saving space (doesn't apply on desktop).
- Cater to people wanting to use the crappy bundled in-ears from their phone. I guess this could apply for cheap cases; the case manufacturer wouldn't assume the user will have decent audio equipment. Not so much for this case, with $160+ prices.
selenite - Friday, September 4, 2020 - link
With air intake restricted and so much free space around the front fans, all they do is just recycle the air inside the case.Chaitanya - Friday, September 4, 2020 - link
Building further on the popularity of its current Silent Base 801, the 802 adds an interchangeable front panel with one for silent and one for focused airflow.danjw - Friday, September 4, 2020 - link
Yes, I have the 801 and I removed the front and top panels for better airflow, I have the side panels held in place by packing tape. As originally was my CPU was throttling with a AOI 360 radiator on the top.DigitalFreak - Friday, September 4, 2020 - link
The should come out with a case line called STFU!DanNeely - Friday, September 4, 2020 - link
I love how the little USB-C plug is sitting forlorn in the middle of an USB-A sized case cutout.MadAd - Friday, September 4, 2020 - link
A prehistoric form factor with a gimmick is still a prehistoric form factor. Theres so much cooling space in an ATX who needs some gimmick labeling it, someone who actually needs all that room likely knows what they need without the gimmicky look.Sure theres always going to be edge cases but its frustrating to see ATX marching on for a third decade edging out the spotlight on much more interesting compact formats.
eastcoast_pete - Friday, September 4, 2020 - link
Looks nice but why is it apparently impossible these days to have 5-6 or more USB connectors on the front like cases had 15 years ago? The USB 3.2 connector is great, but come on: have it surrounded by 2 USB 3.1 type A connectors on each side, and be truly "well-connected". If you have as much space as a full-sized eATX case, use it!