Being a reviewer of computer hardware I am constantly exchanging components in and out of my test systems. If you don’t have a large open case this can really be stressful, as it is very annoying to have to pull everything out when installing a new motherboard or even a CPU cooler. Traditional cases work for most people, but for people who are constantly changing out parts and testing components a tradition cases usually does not cut it. Microcool, a company mainly known for cooling products has come out with the Banchetto 101 case. A case that has an all open design for easy access to all components and allows for rapid component removal / replacement and real-time monitoring. Let’s take a look…
Special thanks to Microcool for providing us with the Banchetto 101 Case to review.
Main Features:
- Light, compact and transparent
- Entirely modular
- Rapid fastening system for motherboard, VGA and PCI
- Support for radiator with up to three fans
- Universal docking for pumps and trays
- Rapid POWER and RESET push buttons
Specifications
| Model | Banchetto 101 | |
| Dimensions | 400(L) x 350(W) x 362(H) mm | |
| Weight | 5.3 Kg | |
| Materials | Methacrylate shelves (8mm) Aluminium racks (1.2mm) Chrome steel bolts and screws |
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| Colours | Clear, black and chrome | |
| Motherboard Compatibility | ATX and Micro ATX | |
| Expansions slots | 7 slots | |
| 5.25″ bays | 3 with removable rack | |
| 3.5″ bays | 4 with removable rack | |
| PSU bay | Standard ATX PS2 with removable rack | |
| Water Cooling bay | Designed for radiators with up to 3 fans, pump and tray Removable rack |
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| Cooling system | Fan door hanger (2x92mm) |
Packaging
The Banchetto 101 comes in a large retail box with a picture of the case on the front and a list of specifications on the back.
Opening up the box the entire case is enclosed in 2 large pieces of Styrofoam. Also inside you will find all of your mounting materials. I did not find installation instructions but after e-mailing Microcool they provided me with this installation guide.