Here is a quick look at the AE-Plus once we removed it from the box.
On the top of the AE-Plus we can see the power, reset buttons as well as USB, Audio and Firewire jacks.
The AE-Plus supports four 5.25?devices and a single 3.5?drive that is exposed.
On either side of the AE-Plus are these vents. Behind the vent on the left side is a monster 180mm fan.
On the bottom of the AE-Plus are rubber feet. This keeps vibrations from transferring to the floor. On an uncarpeted surface these rubber feet will eliminate any vibration.
On the back of this Case there are mount holes for multiple sized exhaust fans. Venting above the PCI slots and removable PCI slot covers round out the rear end of this Case nicely.
Here is a look from the inside of the 5.25?and 3.5?drive bays.
Aerocool used some oversized thumbscrews on the AE-Plus making removal of the side panels a breeze.
Opening up the side panel here we can see the monstrous 180mm fan. This fan is capable of pushing 83CFM @ 33dba; in the words of Borat, ?very nice!?
Here is a look at the chassis used for the AE-Plus. This is the typical chassis used for the most of the mid-tower Cases we review.
The AE-Plus has room for five 3.5?internal drivers in the HD cage.
The PCI slot covers are removable and held in place by a thumbscrew.
The Aerocool AE-Plus came with all the accessories needed for a quick and easy installation. The drive mounts are all screw less.
Installation of a 3.5?drive was simple. Just snap a rail to each side of the drive. Slide the drive into the drive cage.
Installation for the 5.25?drive bays was easy as well. Slide the drive into the bay, use a latch to line up the holes and turn the knob to the locked position.
With the AE-Plus running we can see the front 140mm fan lights up blue. This fan is capable of pulling 80 CFM @ 30dba.
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