-- Enermax's CS-5190AL-061/CSX-61
-- Price: ~$390.00
-- 01.22.2002
-- By: Jim
Baldwin
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I
watched avidly as Enermax
introduced the CS-990AL, the predecessor to the CS-5190.
It was slow to catch on or get full distribution to
resellers.
The reason, aside from its high prices, was probably because
the follow-on product must have been in the works.
As soon as it was made available, CS-5190AL-061/CSX-61, I
snatched one up from one of my favorite retailers, Newegg.com.
This is a pricey case and not for the faint of heart or pocket
book at $390.00.
My rationale for spending this much was I was already paying
top dollar for high end parts, video card, mobo and processor etc.
I wanted a quality box to put them all in and not have to
fight with cheap sheet metal every time I wanted to mod or upgrade
this box. Also
with the high end audio, it doubles as my entertainment system for
the office/den just off my living room.
And I wouldn’t be embarrassed by having a geeky PC out in
the open.
Enough blabber, lets take a look.
Specs
Here
are the company line of specs:
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Aluminum structure with car level finish coating
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Shiney auto coating (CS-5190AL-001 excluded)
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Easiest access:
I/O at front panel including USB, Volume tuner, Audio in/ out/ Mic,
Game port (joystick) and IEEE 1394
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Wonderful ventilation design--
total number of cooling fans up to 7 at front panel,side cover and
back window.
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Optional VRs on 3.5" bezel for fan speed control
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12cm and 8cm fans on side panel!
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Optional Visible side panel for
retailer demo
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More drive bays than other PC case in the market,
4x5.25" +3x3.5" opening bays and 3x3.5" hidden bays
for HDD
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Fits in ATX, Pentium 4 M/B for best application
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Thumb
screws, slide-in and removable M/B plate for easy system assembly
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Entry level server configuration applicable with total 10 drive bays
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100% folded edge to avoid any physical injuries
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Air opening on
front and side panels for the best heat dissipation
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Model
No.
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CS-5190AL
SERIES
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M/B
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ATX;
Pentium 4 M/B,12"
x 9.6"
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THICKNESS
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2.0
mm
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5.25"
DRIVE BAYS
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4
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3.5"
DRIVE BAYS
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3
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3.5"
DRIVE BAYS
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3
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Cooling Fan
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Standard:1x8cm (at front) + 2 x 6cm (at back)
+ 2x8cm on side mounting bracket.
Option:(12cm/ 8cm) x1 on side mounting bracket
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I/O
Interface at front side
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USB,
IEEE1394, Audio,VR
x3,Cable
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Dimensions
(WxDxH)
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200
x 611 x 420 mm
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After working with the case, I found some
discrepancy with the specs, even so its still a real pleaser for the
enthusiast. I'll fill you in on these as we go along.
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