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Zalman GS1000-SE Special Edition Gaming Case
- Replaces the Zalman GS1000-Black Gaming Case | GS1000-SE Special Edition Gaming Case [Discontinued]  (3 customer reviews) - Review | £86.95 (£102.17 inc. VAT) |
Zalman's GS1000 Special Edition is a mid-range gaming case with features you would expect to find on high-grade cases. The case is fantastically good looking which represents great value for money. If you are looking for a new case for your next PC then the GS1000 SE could have everything you need, if not more!
Zalman GS1000 Special Edition Features
GS1000 SE Airflow
Cooler air is drawn in from the bottom and front of the case. The first components to benefit from this cooler air is the hard drives which are installed at the front of the case. As the air heats up it is extracted through the top and rear. As shown in the image to the left.
GS1000 SE Cabling System
To help reduce clutter and improve airflow the GS1000 has an excellent cabling system. Virtually all cables can be fed under the motherboard tray putting them out of sight. Airflow is increased due to the fact that there are less cables directly in the path of the airflow.
GS1000 SE Hard Drive Installation
The GS1000 can accommodate up to six 3½" hard drives. Each hard drive is installed on a caddy which makes installing and removing the hard drive simple. These caddies also include rubber dampeners which help reduce hard drive vibrations.
GS1000 SE USB, Firewire and Audio Ports
The input port cover on the top of the case is designed with extra durability for a smooth swivel mechanism. Once the cover has been opened there are two USB2, one Firewire, Microphone and Headphone ports for your convenience.
GS1000 SE Water Cooling Holes
Water cooling is becoming more and more mainstream and with this in mind Zalman have provided two holes through the rear of the case for external water coolers, like the Reserator XT for example! Both holes have a rubber grommet that helps to protect the tubing from damage.
GS1000 SE Top Cooling
On the ceiling of the case you will find one 120mm fan supplied with the case. There is also space for another 120mm fan to be installed. Installing a second fan will help increase the airflow through the case by extracting more warmer air.
GS1000 SE Base Cooling
On the floor of the case you can install two 120mm fans. These fans increase the amount of cool air entering the system to help reduce the ambient temperature of the case and cool internal components.
GS1000 SE PSU Installation
The power supply unit (PSU) is installed on rollers which makes the installation process very simple. The PSU is installed at the bottom of the case to benefit from the cooler air. This helps reduce the running temperature of the PSU and as a result noise levels are also reduced.
Features
- Great looking case representing excellent value
- Spacious motherboard accommodation - even supports E-ATX
- 6 x tool-free drive bays (upgradable to hot swappable bays using ZM-HS100)
- Roller-rail PSU mounting system
- Cable compartment for neat cable management
Specifications
| Enclosure Type | Full Tower |
| Dimensions | 220(W) x 560(H) x 580(D) mm |
| Weight | 17.4kg |
| Material | Aluminium / 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 | 4x 5¼" External Bay; 6x 3½" Internal Bay * |
| Cooling Components (Fans) | Top Vent- 120mm x 2 (1 fan included), Rear Vent- 120mm x 1 (1 Fan included), Bottom Vent- 120mm x 2 (Fans optional) |
| 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 |
| Warranty | 24 months |
- * Two adaptors and bezels are included to convert two 5¼" bays to 3½" internal (HDD) or external (FDD) bays
Customer Reviews
GS1000-SE (3)
Steve Fionda - Posted: 6 Jul 2009 10:35 (8/10)
An excellent service from QuietPC, with good communication all the way through the purchasing and delivery process. The case has a quality feel and is value for money. The only minor irritation is the lack of a hard drive activity light but I got around this problem by using the power LED as the HDD light. Apart from that I am very happy with the case.
Dr William Berriss - Posted: 30 Jul 2009 10:45 (9/10)
Lovely case to work with and looks nice too. Quite heavy, but solidly built and stable. Best not to pick it up much.
Pros:
1. HDD installation is a doddle via caddy drawers
2. Very easy to get side panel off for maintenance too.
3. Fans can be very quiet, but might need mounting washers if you suffer vibrations.Probably best to get a new fan for silent operation as at 1300RPM, the fans are audible.
Cons:
1. Might be my fault, but with ATX motherboard, the PCI cards sit nicely in slots but when screwing the PCI card bracket to the case side, it pulls on the card, tipping it.
2. I was short a couple of motherboard mounting screws, but had loads of motherboard mounting posts, but they were already installed on the case. I think the screw counting machine was having a bad day. Luckily QuietPC found some spares to send on to me.
You'll need to buy your own PSU. Make sure you get one with enough SATA power cables on it! I had to get some converter leads.
david mallon - Posted: 7 Oct 2009 20:04 (10/10)
Excellent case in every respect recommend.
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