Apevia X-Plorer ATX Mid-Tower Designed based on Intel’s recommended “Chassis Air Guide Design Guide,” now you can achieve high-level thermal performance with the Apevia X-Plorer ATX Mid-Tower. This mid-tower is aimed to bring out the best performance for systems based on high-end processors. It features a built-in air duct on the side panel to funnel cool air towards the processor and other system components. Additionally, there are 2 x 80mm built-in fans with the option of integrating two more. The X-Plorer provides the supreme cooling solution to handle your system’s toughest tasks.
Other incredible features include an LCD temperature readout, front fan speed controller, front USB 2.0 and Firewire ports. Available in 6 color choices, the Apevia Mid-Tower is versatile enough to accommodate your personal style and perform extreme needs for today's technology and any future expansion. For those who like the look and great features of X-Navigator but prefer something more compact and affordable, the X-Plorer is your perfect choice.
Specifications
Form Factor:
ATX Mid-Tower
Compatible Motherboards:
ATX
Micro ATX
Bezel Type:
Swing Out
LED Illuminated
Side Panel Type:
Clear
Material:
Steel
Special Features:
Built-in Fan Controller
Vented Side Panel
External 5.25" Drive Bays:
4
External 3.5" Drive Bays:
2
Internal 3.5" Drive Bays:
5
Expansion Slots:
7
Front USB Ports:
2
Front FireWire Ports:
1
80mm Fan Ports:
4
80mm Fans Included:
2
Depth:
19"
Width:
7.75"
Height:
17"
Detailed Features
A Closer Look
Features
Multi-funtional thermally advantaged chassis
Large see-through side window panel
Air duct on side panel for high level performance
Front USB2.0 and Firewire ports
Front LCD temperature display
Front fan speed controller
2 x 80mm UV blue LED fans
Removable motherboard tray
11 x drive bays and 7 expansion slots
Easy removable side panel w/ thumb screws
2 x special designed Apevia fan grills
Roomy w/ folded edges for safe easy assembly
Customer Reviews and Rating
Customer Rating:
4.5
Customer Reviews:
176
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Value
4.6
Features
4.5
Quality
4.3
Performance
4.5
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sexy
Reviewer:
GEX on
Feb 04, 2010 Customer Rating:
5.0
Value
5.0
Features
5.0
Quality
5.0
Performance
5.0
All I Can say is that this is a sexy tower and has enough space and decent cable management, the price was a steal too.
Good for the price
Reviewer:
pltjess on
Feb 02, 2010 Customer Rating:
4.5
Value
5.0
Features
4.0
Quality
4.0
Performance
5.0
Used this to build a system for my boyfriend. The removable tray was a hassle and not worth it with a larger mobo. This has WAY sharper edges inside, got a large cut trying to pop out the sections for the DVD drive. Other than that, it worked just fine. The temperature output isn't particularly handy since you need to actually secure a wired end to something. The online manual suggest you tape it to something, but I'd rather not stick some tape onto something that gets so hot.
Good Product
Reviewer:
LEVI on
Jan 26, 2010 Customer Rating:
4.8
Value
5.0
Features
5.0
Quality
4.0
Performance
5.0
Not matte colored as shown.
Sides and front are a very shinny black, not a problem, just not as shown.
All fans worked properly and are fairly quite.
Motherboard mounting bracket was loose but not worth raising a stink about. It was easily fixed with some handywork.
Great Case
Reviewer:
chris on
Jan 25, 2010 Customer Rating:
5.0
Value
5.0
Features
5.0
Quality
5.0
Performance
5.0
I bought this case and it is great its made grade and works great with my xfx 750i motherboard
Nice gaming tower for the price
Reviewer:
the JoE on
Jan 25, 2010 Customer Rating:
4.5
Value
5.0
Features
3.0
Quality
5.0
Performance
5.0
I have put together several computers before and wanted to get a new gaming rig set up for myself. This tower worked wonderfully, I love the temperature LED and the lighting. I cut myself trying to remove the cover to put in a DVD drive so be careful and dont rush it. I only have to complaints: 1. The temperature LED is in Celsius and there doesn't seem to be any way to change it. 2. There are only 2 USB ports on the front.
However, if those two issues dont bother you, you really cant do much better for the price.
Assembling Barebones Computer Kits & Computer Cases
Remember when assembling one of our money-saving Barebone Computer Kits, or
installing your existing computer components into a new computer case, you
may have to modify the case to fit your components - This Is Normal!
Cases are designed to hold and accommodate a wide variety of motherboards,
interface cards, connectors, and other components. Because of this,
the case manufacturer designs their cases with easily removable panels to
allow these components to properly fit in the case. All you need to do
is punch them out with a screw driver or fold them over with a pair of
pliers to snap out the metal piece for your exact components. In this
way, you save the cost of assembling your computer, and have the
satisfaction of building your own workstation.
PLEASE NOTE:
Carefully read all documentation BEFORE you start to assemble your Barebones
Kit or add components to a Computer Case. Some components need to be
assembled in a specific order. Also place the components in the case
temporarily to confirm any modifications (punch outs) that need to be made
to fit that component.
Computer
Case Buying Guide
Your computer case is the most visible and important parts of your system.
It not only houses your internal components, but also protects your PC against
heat damage. With so many different cases available on the market choosing
the ideal chassis for your PC isn't always an easy process. Click on our
handy guide to find 6 important questions you should answer before you buy
your case.
Got Enough
Memory? Bet You'll Need More!
Windows Vista and today's software
applications make much greater demands on your system's memory. Adding
peripherals, like webcams, USB hard drives, and complex Internet pages, all
take memory. Watching DVD movies, or watching videos on the web, or
playing PC based games demand increased memory. So take full
advantage of your system's potential, your operating system's enhancement
and entertainment capabilities, and your software's productivity by expanding
your system memory!
The best time to
add more memory is when you buy your system! Get the memory that's
right for your computer, whether laptop, desktop, or All-In-One.
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Shared
Memory? Or Where Did My Memory Go?
Your computer uses memory to run your
Operating System, applications, peripherals, and to generate and display
graphics on your computer monitor. Video memory is a form of RAM, and is
either built into your motherboard; or on a graphics card (video card).
Depending on the motherboard's configuration, and that of the video card (if
separate or built-in to the motherboard), your computer may have to draw on
its own RAM memory to meet its video memory needs. This creates shared
memory, where your computer’s RAM will be shared between its own Processor
(CPU) and its graphics chip.
The result is that some systems will have
shared memory, some will not. If you have 2GB (for example) of system
memory installed, you may notice that your system reports significantly less
memory. This is because your system is using shared memory for your
video.
What can you do about this?
You can actually configure this shared memory through your computer’s BIOS
settings. However, this is a setting best left alone, since it is
typically optimized for display performance, and making changes may impact
display resolutions, and other video capabilities.
The simplest solution is usually to either:
increase your system memory; or to upgrade the video hardware. By
upgrading to a new video card with built-in video memory, then turning off
shared memory, you will free your system to use it's maximum potential
memory, and provide your system with much more robust video features.
How Much
Memory Do You Really Have?
When you look at the specifications for a computer, it will display the
installed memory, and typically the maximum memory that can be installed.
However, while these are real values, they represent a potential useable
memory depending upon the installed operating system, and other factors. The actual useable memory may be different
(lower) from these values.
The reason is simply that a computer may have a limitation in the operating
system (such as Windows 32 bit versions), or configured to use shared memory,
which reduces the amount of RAM that is available to the CPU by using
some of it for other purposes, such as for video memory. In some
cases, you can control the maximum useable memory through system settings,
by upgrading from a 32 bit to a 64 bit version of Windows XP or Vista, or by upgrading to a video card that has internal onboard video memory.
But always
remember, that the amount of memory that your system reports, is not always
the amount of actual installed memory. For example, if you have 4GB
installed, 32 bit versions of Windows will typically report 3.2GB due to a
limitation of Windows itself. Also note that different Windows
programs report available and maximum memory differently, which can be
confusing. If you find that you need more
memory, we suggest expanding your system memory, since this is the most
effective performance increase, and the one that is easiest to perform .
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Apevia Black/Black X-Plorer ATX Mid-Tower Case with Clear Side, Fan Controller, Front USB and Firewire Port
$59.99
Manufactured by:
Apevia International Warranty provided by:
Apevia International Limited Warranty:
12 months parts;
12 months labor
Mfg Part No:
ATXB8KLW-BK UPC No:
837344007989 Box Size:
( Length:
19, Width:
11, Depth:
21 )
Shipping Weight:
15.0500 pound(s)
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