Review of Ahanix Extreme X120 "Black" Micro ATX PC Case.

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I just wanted forwarn anyone who is considering the Ahanix "Extreme"
case.

http://www.ahanix.com/extreme.html

It is by far the worst case I have ever had the experience to use.

Its micro atx power supply is so under rated I can hardly hold a
simple session in windows 2000 no less use it for its intended
application. A +12V at 9Amps maximum power is an utterly worthless
PSU rail rating. Not in any way capable of an "Intel P4 and AMD
XP/MP Compatible" system as noted in the features portion of you
product description.

Also, the case fan has something in common with its name in that it
makes and EXTREME amount of noise. Other grips are the lack of
instructions on proper positioning for the thermal probes, improperly
de-burred edges (Like Razor Blades), poor ventilation, minimal
mounting depth of PCI I/O with respect to the optical drive bay, and
misrepresentation of the case in the gallery in a desktop position,
when it is only intended for tower application.

The only aspect of the case I appreciate is its appearance, which is
further depreciated by the fact that it is extremely susceptible to
scratching.

I am so disappointed with this case and its performance, I wanted to
make sure that no one else even consider buying it.

COMMENTS WELCOME.

BTW: I have no other experiences with Ahanix Products but
this has definitely tarnished my opinion of the brand.

 

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smtelegadis@msn.com (Spiro M. Telegadis) wrote in message news:<c62c54cb.0407051602.2a84aa53@posting.google.com>...
> I just wanted forwarn anyone who is considering the Ahanix "Extreme"
> case.
>
> http://www.ahanix.com/extreme.html
>
> It is by far the worst case I have ever had the experience to use.
>
> Its micro atx power supply is so under rated I can hardly hold a
> simple session in windows 2000 no less use it for its intended
> application. A +12V at 9Amps maximum power is an utterly worthless
> PSU rail rating. Not in any way capable of an "Intel P4 and AMD
> XP/MP Compatible" system as noted in the features portion of you
> product description.
>
> Also, the case fan has something in common with its name in that it
> makes and EXTREME amount of noise. Other grips are the lack of
> instructions on proper positioning for the thermal probes, improperly
> de-burred edges (Like Razor Blades), poor ventilation, minimal
> mounting depth of PCI I/O with respect to the optical drive bay, and
> misrepresentation of the case in the gallery in a desktop position,
> when it is only intended for tower application.
>
> The only aspect of the case I appreciate is its appearance, which is
> further depreciated by the fact that it is extremely susceptible to
> scratching.
>
> I am so disappointed with this case and its performance, I wanted to
> make sure that no one else even consider buying it.
>
> COMMENTS WELCOME.
>
> BTW: I have no other experiences with Ahanix Products but
> this has definitely tarnished my opinion of the brand.


Ok I've got an update. I've been speaking with the rep at Ahanix and
was extremely surprised at the extent they went to satisfy my problem.
Much more than I can say for Newegg.

I RMA'd the original device with the manufacture, this time, and will
receive a new higher spec'd MicroATX PSU to fit my case.