So this may be the very first non-Mac-thing review. Actually, it’s a computer case review. So yeah, I guess here it goes.

For the PC user there is a world of complexity in selecting parts for your custom rig. Newegg.com has thousands of parts to pick from and it takes weeks of browsing just to make sure you got exactly what you wanted. I myself am a gamer, and that means that my computer has to go places. I have to be able to unplug, pack up, and haul it for that late night LAN party. Most PC users who go to LAN parties a lot have a strap that goes around their case that they buy separately to use as a handle. However with the Ammo 533 that is not necessary. The Ammo 533 has a built in carrying handle, and from my experience it works. My computer, as roughly weighed, is about 30 pounds. The handle has yet to break, so even very heavy components won’t wear this handle. The case itself is made of steel, making it heavier but also offering more protection. One thing of particular mention is that his case does not have a motherboard tray; the motherboard attaches directly to the side of the case.

An interesting thing about this case is that it has a tool-less assembly, meaning that the only things that screw in are your power supply and your motherboard. Also the case opens with thumb screws. I find this very convenient in case I have to open the case in a flash. The front ports on the case include a headphones jack and a microphone input, along with one Firewire and two USB 2.0 ports. The side of the case has two rectangular mesh windows. The mesh may seem like it wouldn’t stand up, but after testing it also proved to be formidable protection as well as good at keeping out large pieces of debris.

The good ventilation of the case allows for more than even the most massive overclocker would need. With the two passive cooling windows on the side the case has significant air intake. The front of the case comes equipped with a 180mm fan with blue LED’s and a filter. The filter is easily cleaned by simply vacuuming the front of the case. As for the rest of the case, it’s roomy and has a blow-hole on top underneath the handle. The power and reset buttons are protected by clear covers that prevent accidents.

Overall this case is one for anyone who is into a military-looking case with pre-modding out your ears. With a price of $64.99 (USD) on Newegg.com, it’s affordable and sturdy. I recommend this case for any other LAN frequenters out there.