Best Buy Dynex Case w/500W PS

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Here are some screens for an overview of the Dynex Case (w 500W PS) sold at Best Buy. It cant really be a review because I havent tested it.

The case usually goes for $80 (eh) but has been on sale for $20. I picked up 2x for the $20 price in the store. I would normally never shop at Best Buy but this seemed like a hot deal.

Link to [H]ot deal post (because of the $20 sale price):
http://www.hardforum.com/showthread.php?t=1289102

Link to Cases and Case mods post:
http://www.hardforum.com/showthread.php?t=1281024

The case is no Antec or Lian Li, but it feels of solid build.

The unopened box weights 28.6 lbs.
The case WITHOUT PS weights ~18 lbs.

The PS with cables weights 3.9 lbs. Without cables its hard to say, while holding them up with the unit on the scale I would guestimate about 3 lbs. This is lighter than expensive/quality PS's, but heavier than most of the super cheapies Ive felt.


Box (front):
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Box (side):
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Box (Back):
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Case (Closed):
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Front:
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Back/Bottom:
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This is a nice feature: The case came with a layer of film on the back/bottom of it for initial installation. This is common with nicer cases but not with the cheapies.

Open:
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Removable HD bay (4 drives max)
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Cooled with 80mm intake, Large thumbscrew for removal (same as side panel)

Rear of the case:
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PS, 120mm exhaust, side panel lock, switch for open panel detection?

PS (DX PS500W) label:
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+5v=38A +12V1=15A +3.3V=32A +12V2=18A -12V=0.5A +5VSB=2.5A
500W, +5v +3.3V:130W

Not as good as nice ~500w's but better than typical cheapo 350's packaged with cheap cases.

Rear with PS, side lock and no included rear MB plate:
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PS Removed:
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PS Removed (closer):
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All included parts (minus side plate and manual):
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If the local Frys spits out any more e2200's w/ ECS MB deals (under $100) one will likely find a home in this case.
 
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