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In Win Dragon Slayer MicroATX Mini Tower PC Case Review

Manufacturer: IN-WIN Development Inc.
Product: Dragon Slayer
Date: Mon, Aug 30, 2010 - 12:00 AM
Written By: Shane Higgins -
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In Win Dragon Slayer Mini Tower


In Win Dragon Slayer Mini Tower

In Win has been making cases since 1985 and in the time since they have been making cases that are both easy on the eyes and easy on the wallet. The cases they have been making in the last few years have all had a unique style about them, like the Griffin, Iron Clad and the Maelstrom. Some have had a theme to them like the F430 and the B2 Stealth. Either way the case was well built and carried a very reasonable price.

The Dragon Slayer we are looking at today is no different. Part of In Win's DESTINY-Extreme Series, the Dragon Slayer is a mini tower case for gamers and enthusiasts that has some features that are found in cases twice its size. Even though the Dragon Slayer is a mini tower it has the room for an external 3.5 and a 5.25 drive bay, up to three 3.5" hard drives and one 2.5" hard drive internally. It can also fit video cards up to 12.6" long, and CPU coolers up to 150mm.

The Dragon Slayer comes with 4 fans and can accommodate up to 8. The included fans are an 80mm and 140mm front intake fans, 90mm rear exhaust, and a 140mm top exhaust fan. The side panel can hold up to four 120mm fans. This, combined with the open mesh design, means that air flow should not be an issue with the Dragon Slayer.

The styling of the Dragon Slayer is like that of a medieval knight's chain mail armor. The brushed metal mesh side panel and front give the Dragon Slayer nice looks and plenty of ventilation to breath. Behind the mesh In Win has plenty of dust filters to keep the dust down in the case.

In Win Dragon Slayer Features

  • Eye-Catching Appearance: Inspired by the medieval chain armor concept
  • Outstanding Expandability: Supports up to 2 full-length (32cm/12.6”) VGA cards
  • Uncompromising Thermal Solution: Holds up to total of 8 fans provides an exceptional cooling
  • Cable Routing System: Minimizes cable clutter and enhances the air-flow
  • Tool-Free Design: For PCI slots and drive bays
  • Dust-Proof Air Filter: Keeps out the dust and extends the life of components
  • Super Speed USB 3.0 Interface
  • 3 Year Warranty

In Win Dragon Slayer Specifications

  • Material: 0.6mm SECC
  • Drive Bays:
    • Option 1: External 5.25” x 3? 3.5” x 1 Internal 2.5” x 1
    • Option 2: External 5.25” x 1? 3.5” x 1 Internal 2.5” x 1? *3.5” x 3 or 3.5” x 2? 2.5” x 1 (*Converted from 5.25” x 2 )
  • M/B Form Factor: Micro-ATX
  • Power Supply: ATX 12V or PS2
  • I/O Expansion Slots: 5
  • Front I/O(Ports): USB 3.0 x 1; USB 2.0 x 2; HD/AC'97 Audio
  • Thermal Solution:
    • 14cm Fan at Top and Front
    • 9cm Fan at Rear/8cm HDD Fan
    • Optional 12cm Side Fan x 4
  • Water-Cooling Hole Ready
  • Dimension(HxWxD): 430 x 196 x 426 mm (16.9” x 7.7” x 16.8” )
  • Security: Padlock Loop / Kensington Slot

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Review Index
Page 1 - In Win Dragon Slayer Mini Tower
Page 2 - In Win Dragon Slayer Packing
Page 3 - External Impressions
Page 4 - Inside the Dragon Slayer
Page 5 - Installing Parts into the Dragon Slayer
Page 6 - Conclusion and Final Thoughts