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Spire Pininfarina SP-ATX-PALU/B Enthusiasts Case
Date: 2007-03-14 | Author: Robert Tanner
Company: Spire
| Supplied by: Spire
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INTRODUCTION
One thing often not given very much thought when building a do-it-yourself computer is the case. This is a shame as the one part of the computer the builder will deal with and end up looking at the most is obviously, the case itself! Whether the reason: style, performance, bragging rights, price, functionality, or something else the right case can go a long way towards making using your own computer all the more pleasant to use.
There is certainly no shortage of cases on the market, including more than a few that actually include some very good designs and ideas, but even if you think you’ve seen them all then the Pininfarina designed SP-ATX-PALU computer case by Spire may just surprise you yet.
I think it’s a safe bet Pininfarina is better known by their many sports car designs such as the Ferrari P4/P5 and Maserati GranTurismo rather than by their computer cases. Nonetheless Spire teamed up with Pininfarina Group to design this computer chassis “with functionality, creativity and opulent style in mind”, and in my opinion came up with some very interesting results! Pininfarina’s fresh look at what the professional, stylish computer case should be has brought some great new approaches to the table, and the results should speak for themselves!
About Spire
Spire-Powered by Innovation: Founded in 1991, Spire is a leading premier brand for computer thermal solutions, power supplies and pc cases. In order to meet the needs and demands of the global market, we have established our production facilities in China and corporate office located in the USA. Our overseas branches are located in The Netherlands, The U.K, Germany, France, Taiwan, Japan and Brazil. All locations are located strategically to better work with the customers we serve.Specs
Specs
| Dimensions | 495x200x450mm (L x W x H) |
| Material | Aluminum Alloy Bezel & Metal SECC Galvanized Steel Chassis |
| Material thickness | Aluminum 6.0mm | SECC 1.0mm |
| Color | Pitch Black |
| Mainboard | Extend ATX / Micro ATX / Mini ATX |
| 5.25 Bays | 3 visible ~ 1 hidden |
| 3.5 Bays | 2 visible ~ 4 hidden |
| Bracket slots | 7 ~ Incl. 3 PCIE/AGP/PCI Stabilizers |
| Cooling | 3x 80x80x25mm fans (rear included, right included, left not included) 1x 120x120x25mm (front included) 1x 120 Fan Duct (left included) |
| External | USB 2.0 x 2 | MIC x 1 | Earphone jack x 1 | |
| Connections | IEEE 1394 x 1 |
| Features | Lightweight aluminum & Durable metal frame. Italian Stylish design. Front USB, IEEE1394 & Sound connections. full screen, radiation protected. Side panel access, screw free installation. Optimized internal space design for Highly-efficient airflow. |
| Packaging | 522x260x517mm (L x W x H) |
| N.W. Weight | 13.50 K.G |
| G.W. Weight | 14.50 K.G |
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