Testseek.com have collected 29 expert reviews of the Spire Pininfarina SP-ATX-PALU and the average rating is 80%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Spire Pininfarina SP-ATX-PALU.
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29 Reviews
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Stunning looks, A rebirth of the fold out mainboard tray, Abundance of cooling options, Toolless features
Quality control issues, Limited users manual, Clip on motherboard standoffs
This has to be the longest case review I have ever done, and for good reason; the Spire Pininfinara is a lot to sing about. The visual statement this case makes is no less than stunning and is sure to turn heads from the front, back, sides and top. The...
Pininfarina design...looks great, Extremely functional interior, Butterfly design makes maintenance a dream
2 x 80mm fans, Restrictive air intakes and exhaust, The case is slightly heavy
I am usually very torn when it comes to the end of an enclosure review. There always seems to be an almost even number of pros and cons because I am tough to please and even harder to please when it comes to cases. Spire has managed to alter that trend...
Clean good looks, Easy, swingdown door installation, Spare parts tray, PCI/AGP/PCIe slot retention clips
Singlesided retention for optical bays, Short wiring for case fans, Oddball motherboard standoffs, Sharp corners on outside casing
Did the Pininfarina hold up to my tire-kicking? Yes, it did, and overall, Im very impressed with the case. The fit and finish is excellent, the design is well-thought out, and like an exotic car, nothing is included that doesnt benefit from actual ...
Abstract: IntroductionFor those of you who are interested in cars, and specially the expensive and speedy ones, the name Pininfarina might sound very familiar. This Italian company has helped design several Ferrari?s and other well known cars. Everything you wan...
The Spire Pininfarina is a great looking case that seems to fit in just about anywhere. The sleek appearance of this case looks ultra modern, while its modest design is very stylish. While I had come to terms with this case being useless for anyone tha...
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Published: 2006-03-24, Author: Dan , review by: cnet.com
Auto-inspired design; oversize case handles; instructional stickers; innovative design ideas.
Some innovative ideas not fully worked out; accessing some parts can be awkward.
With a curved case by an Italian sports car designer, the Spire Pininfarina looks great, without crossing over into geek territory. Interior components such as drive rails and cages are innovative but may need another generation or two to work out the ...
Now, on to the numbers. As you can see I added an 80mm fan in the one empty fan slot, Ill elaborate on my findings with it as an intake and as an exhaust in a bit but now on to the tested system! System as testedASUS A8N32-SLI Deluxe mobo AMD X2 3800+...
Le design, La finition, L’accès au coeur de la machine
Le sommet de la façade fragile, Connecteurs façade invisibles, Utilisation de ventilateurs de 80 mm dépassée, Attention aux cartes graphiques trop longues
Ses capacités en refroidissement sont moyennes par rapport aux boîtiers que nous avons déjà testés avec ce protocole. Ces résultats sont imputables au petit ventilateur en extraction haute qui a bien du mal à évacuer le flux du boîtier. Plusieurs rais...
Design (subjectif), Qualité de lensemble, Montage et maintenance très pratiques, Bonne ventilation, Bon niveau sonore
Absence de filtres antipoussière, Poids
Que dire au final ce boîtier de Spire ?Nous avons été agréablement surpris, c’est le moins que l’on puisse dire. Découvrir qu’un beau boîtier (ok, c’est tout à fait subjectif) réserve de belles surprises tant sur la qualité que sur...
Dire que nous n’avons pas apprécié ce boîtier Spire Pininfarina SP-ATX-PALU serait un mensonge. Comme vous avez pu le constater tout au long de cet article, il offre de nombreux points intéressants qui nous ont amené à avoir un véritable coup de c&o...
