Chenbro's Xpider II Case

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Computer cases have changed almost beyond recognition over the last few years. The choice of cases, from the compact HTPC cases to the huge full-tower behemoths, is quite simply massive. Chenbro have produced a case that is best described as "unique". Playing on the popularity of Spiderman, this case has a striking external appearance. The question is: are you won over by its looks, or repulsed by its tackiness? Hexus.net have a review. From the review: "All in all, the Xpider II is a very solid piece of kit. It does everything that is asked of it, and does it well - The build is sturdy, the screw-free drive bays and PCI/AGP slots are easy to use, and there is plenty of nice attention to detail in the overall layout, from the drive rails neatly stored at the bottom of the case to the positive feel of the push-button panel to access the front USB ports and the like. The side panel window is the perfect example of this thoughtfulness in the design process - The option of having a window into the case which can be covered with the provided tin plate inside for those of us ashamed of the tangle of cables within is not far short of genius.

Of course, one of the major decisions for anyone buying a case is the styling, and this is where users are likely to split down the middle - The 'Spiderman'-esque design is one that you are likely to either love or loathe, and so any purchase decision is likely to rest largely upon that opinion."