BitFenix Shinobi Windowed Mid-Tower

[Skyguy]

Today we have the BitFenix Shinobi Mid-Tower ATX chassis. If you’re looking for a modest mid-tower case that offers you a quality build along with some of the features we would normally find on a high end chassis, then this just might be the case for you.



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[Doctor_Death]

Good review Vinny! Decent case for the money, I can't wait to see what other case designs BitFenix comes out with for 2011

[Drdeath]

Great review Vinnie and an awesome value at $70 with great quality!

[smduff]

Awesome case, great job Vinny very well done.

[vinman]

Thanks Guys

I fell in love with this case the moment I removed it from the box all the options it has to offer and for a midtower at 18.25" H X 8" W X 19.50 L has plenty of room for you to play in. In fact It still has my build in it.

I am going to leave it that way for a bit. Because I am going to Mod my TJ07 chassis and give it a complete overhaul for an entirely different look, and I think you will be surprized when you see what I plan on doing. I will start a work log some time next week to record my progress along the way.

[alan1476]

EH Vinny, this was one great review. It almost makes me want to put some parts together and buy one. I have a question though, I see on the BitFenix website you linked that it has an internal USB 3 adapter for 2 ports. Can this be used to make 2 of the four USB2 ports into USB 3? ( on top of the case)
http://www.bitfenix.com/global/en/pr...-usb3-adapter/ This is the page on their site. I really like cases that do not look like a Christmas Tree. This one is nicely designed and subtle enough just to add 2, 12" cold cathode lights inside to make it look nice through the window. That 1200W Sparle PSU you have in there looks awesome also. Great review my friend.

[vinman]

EH Vinny, this was one great review. It almost makes me want to put some parts together and buy one. I have a question though, I see on the BitFenix website you linked that it has an internal USB 3 adapter for 2 ports. Can this be used to make 2 of the four USB2 ports into USB 3? ( on top of the case)
http://www.bitfenix.com/global/en/pr...-usb3-adapter/ This is the page on their site. I really like cases that do not look like a Christmas Tree. This one is nicely designed and subtle enough just to add 2, 12" cold cathode lights inside to make it look nice through the window. That 1200W Sparle PSU you have in there looks awesome also. Great review my friend.

I have to lift off the top and get a better look but to answer your question anything is possible with a little work.

I would go this route and put it in the 3.5 bay caddy it comes with instead.!!!

http://www.bitfenix.com/global/en/pr...b3-front-panel

[Steve]

Excellent review Vinny!

Very nice case at that price.

Do they make one like this in a full tower?

[alan1476]

I have to lift off the top and get a better look but to answer your question anything is possible with a little work.

I would go this route and put it in the 3.5 bay caddy it comes with instead.!!!

http://www.bitfenix.com/global/en/pr...b3-front-panel

I think you are right Vinnie, that would give me the best of both worlds. Hmmm, I have this extra P67 Asrock Fatal1ty Pro motherboard, maybe I'll do a build and sell it. Lots of sales now.

[alan1476]

I see Bitfenix has come out with a white version, for the price of this case I don't see how you can beat it. For 69.00 it seems like the best case at that price point. Especially if you put in the USB 3 header, it looks as if any motherboard will fit in it and it looks to have great cooling (fans) and other features that are only available on higher priced cases. JMHO.

[vinman]

Excellent review Vinny!

Very nice case at that price.

Do they make one like this in a full tower?

No not in this model but they do make one called the Colossus Venom thats a full tower

[vinman]

I see Bitfenix has come out with a white version, for the price of this case I don't see how you can beat it. For 69.00 it seems like the best case at that price point. Especially if you put in the USB 3 header, it looks as if any motherboard will fit in it and it looks to have great cooling (fans) and other features that are only available on higher priced cases. JMHO.

Yes I saw that as well and neglected to mention it in the review. you like the white look Alan?

[alan1476]

Yes I saw that as well and neglected to mention it in the review. you like the white look Alan?

Not my style but if I did I would definitely use that NZXT White PSU with a windowed case. Then some clear case lighting. I would call it the Kitchen PC, it would blend in with all the other appliances.

[KIPPER]

Not my style but if I did I would definitely use that NZXT White PSU with a windowed case. Then some clear case lighting. I would call it the Kitchen PC, it would blend in with all the other appliances.

Thought you said the White NZXT PSU took a dump on you?

[rrplay]

Thanks for the nice review. Seems that the more I look at this chassis the more I like it for it's practicality and value.getting the positive comments from PureOC make this case look a whole lot better.

[Doctor_Death]

We have at least 7-10 more case reviews coming up, including another chassis from BitFenix.