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    Zalman GS1000 Tower Case

    Zalman is best known for its extensive lineup of quiet CPU and GPU coolers. The Zalman GS1000 is a vision of uncompromising full-tower chassis. To keep costs down, Zalman chose to use a combination of aluminum, steel, and plastic to construct the GS1000. Available for $199 pretty much anywhere I looked online, this is the first mid-level chassis from Zalman. Using lots of lightweight materials, a mostly tool-free design and many other nice features, the GS1000 looks to be a real contender. Let's take this baby for a drive and see how she does when used in anger.



    Feature

    • Enclosure Type : Full Tower
    • Dimensions : 220(W) x 560(H) x 580(D) mm
    • Weight :12kg (26.4lb)
    • Material : Aluminum / Plastic (ABS) / Steel (GI)
    • Motherboard Compatibility : E-ATX / Standard ATX / microATX
    • Power Supply Compatibility : Standard ATX / ATX12V
    • PCI/AGP Card Compatibility : Full Size
    • Drive Bays : 5.25" External Bay x 4 * 2 Adaptors & Bezels included for use of two 5.25" bays as 3.5" Internal (HDD) / External (FDD) Bays
    • Cooling Components (Fans) : Top Vent: 120mm x 2 (1 Fan included), Rear Vent: 120mm x 1 (1 Fan included),
    • Expansion Card Slots : 7 Slots (Tool Free Bolts provided)
    • Front I/O Ports : USB Port x 2, IEEE1394 (FireWire) Port x 1, Headphones x 1, Mic x 1
    • Color : Black, Titanium

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    Re: Zalman GS1000 Tower Case

    Exterior


    The exterior of the GS1000 features two large brushed aluminum side panels and plastic trim in a combination of high-gloss and brushed aluminum finishes that looks great together. At the top is a removable cover that perforated steel of two fan-blow holes covered. This cover can be removed entirely, making it possible for a radiator for a water system locations. There are two steps in the housing provided that sufficient space between the floor and the cabinet should worry. The vast majority of cold air through the bottom must be extracted, because there on the front only a few small ventilation holes are located. Both of the side panels are removable and are secured with two spring-loaded, captive thumb screws. They also have molded handles on the back to make removal and installation even easier – very nice!


    The construction of the cabinet is excellent. The use of plastic can be seen as weakness, but does not affect the quality. The clean lines, rounded edges and elegant styling are sure to appeal to a large enthusiast market.

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    Re: Zalman GS1000 Tower Case

    Interior

    The cabinet is large enough for a motherboard of the extended ATX format.The power supply is designed to mount in the bottom of the chassis, which helps keep the case’s center of gravity low for better stability.This allows a power supply with a bottom intake fan to pull cool outside room air directly into the PSU and then exhaust it out the back of the case. Only the plate that the power supply at the back will be put yet appeared to have sharp edges. The metal was even slightly damaged Note the bottom intake air opening directly under the PSU location.

    The top three HDD bays are equipped with a quick-release system, but lack the hotswap-electronics. There are four exposed 5.25” drive bays located down the front of the GS1000 enclosure. The lower two bays come fitted 3.5” drive adapters, which can be positioned wherever you like and used for additional HDDs or external 3.5” devices. At the bottom are two HDD cages that hold up to three 3.5” HDDs each.



    Installation

    The GS1000 is a screwdriver to the motherboard, power supply and expansion cards to screws. The internal layout of the GS1000 chassis is pretty typical for a standard full-tower ATX style case except the PSU is located at the bottom. Removing the side panels and the placement of 5 ¼ "disks is suspended with thumbscrews. The place of hard disks in the 3 ½" bays is even simpler. Each HDD tray incorporates four rubber, vibration dampening bushing with steel pins that engage the mounting holes in the side of a standard 3.5” HDD. The trays and the included tool-less mounting hardware proved very easy to use.

    A full size ATX motherboard into the GS1000 enclosure without issues. The motherboard tray in Zalman GS1000 Tower Case contains a number of holes, so the cabling behind the motherboard can be led along. There is behind the motherboard even enough room for the large 24-wire cable tidy up. Unfortunately there are no anchorages where tie-wraps through can be achieved. An e-ATX motherboard will also cover the majority of holes, allowing the removal of cables is difficult.

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    Re: Zalman GS1000 Tower Case

    Conclusions

    The Zalman GS1000 is not the first best case. First, the cabinet is quite large and heavy: it is not an ideal case for frequent moving. Overall I like this case. The fit and finish is excellent and the blend of high-gloss (black or Titanium) and brushed aluminum finishes looks great. The big question is whether the GS1000 value for money. The construction is good and there is more than enough space, but there are plenty of cheaper full towers of which the same can be said. The GS1000 has the potential for very good case cooling but you will most likely have to add more fans to take full advantage. For a cabinet in this price-controlled fans and dust would also not be ignored.

    The biggest outcome of GS1000 is the price of $179.00 USD this cabinet is not exactly cheap.

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