Aerocool RS-4 Case Review
Conclusions
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The Aerocool RS-4 can be an interesting option if you are looking for a mid-tower case with a sturdy carrying handle, a built-in memory card reader supporting dozens of card formats (58, according to the manufacturer), and a single-channel analog fan controller, provided you can find it for sale in your country.
Strong Points
- The 5.25” bay covers are meshed featuring air filters
- Supports one 2.5” device
- Supports six hard drives
- Meshed slot covers
- Memory card reader supporting several formats
- Analog fan controller
- Air filter for the front fan
- Air filter for the power supply fan
- Sturdy carrying handle
- Support for video cards up 15.8” (400 mm) in length, if the top hard drive cage is removed
- A huge hole in the motherboard tray for accessing the backplate of the CPU cooler
- Holes for routing cables behind the motherboard tray
Weak Points
- No air filter on the left-panel meshes
- Missing two tool-less installation mechanisms on the 5.25” bays
- Doesn’t come with the rear fan
- Expansion cards are fastened to the case using regular screws
- The video card retention mechanism looks amateurish