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First Toughts on the GMC R-4 CaseMost computer cases on the market nowadays come with a fairly standard set of equipment and have similar layouts. It’s rare that you find a case that offers a unique design. GMC, makers of a wide range of computer components, has developed a new case, the GMB R-4 Bulldozer Computer Case, which challenges the concepts of traditional case design. Will this case bulldoze the competition? Let’s find out in this review. About GMC:
Check out their website, http://www.gmc.co.kr
GM Corporation Ltd. is a manufacturer and distributor headquartered in Seoul, Korea and founded in 1996. The company offers a wide range of PC cases, power supplies, computer peripheral and service to customers worldwide. It is GMC's mission to be the best provider of state-of-the-art products in the global market. By offering superior products and service, the company seeks to share the enjoyable computer life for worldwide end users.
GMC produces middle tower PC cases and HTPC cases (Home Theater PC) which supports mATX form factors. Our HTPC has a fantastic design and functions and supports up to MS Windows VISTA and MCE (Media center Edition).
Specifications:
Color: Black
Dimensions:
Depth: 180mm
Width: 400 mm
Height: 420 mm
Drive Bay:
1 - 5.25" External Bay
2 - Internal 3.5" Bays
Material: 1.5mm High Grade Aluminum
Form Factor:
ATX
Expansion Slots: 7 Standard Slots
Case Fans Included:
1- 92mm LED fan front, 120mm Fan rear, 80mm fan side
Easy access front panel:
2 - USB 2.0
1 - Headphone
1 - Microphone
The product:
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The GMC R-4 Bulldozer Computer case arrived in a sturdy GMC-labeled box with nice pictures and descriptive text around the outside. The case itself could be found nestled inside, surrounded by air-filled cushions. The case arrived from its long trip intact and undamaged.
Note that the Bulldozer is a member of the R series of GMC cases that offer unique “design revolution” cases.
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Removing the case from the packaging, I first noticed the case’s weight; despite being a ATX case, this is a very small and lightweight case. As you can see, the case has a very unique design in the front, especially where the drive bay is located.
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Looking closer at the front of the case, we find very mechnical-looking front with a number of design features that give it a futuristic look. The top part of the front is actually the housing for a 5.25” DVD/CD drive. Below that, you find a 92mm fan, power/reset buttons, a temperature display, and a panel with 2 USB ports and a headphone/microphone jack. I was a little disappointed that there isn’t a eSATA or Firewire ports on the front.
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Turning the case to the side, we find a well-ventilated panel on the non-motherboard side that protrudes slightly. The side also has an 80mm case fan, another temperature display, and a fan speed controller. The other side panel has a simple design with only a small grill for added ventilation.
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