Looking at the back of the case, we find a fairly standard design, with a 120mm fan on the back and the motherboard and PCI slots below. However, you might notice that the rear fan grills show spots for two fans; I’m not sure if that was an oversight or cost cutting measure. On the bottom of the case there are 4 soft rubber feet and a place for another fan, allowing for plenty of ventilation for such a small case.

 

 

 

Removing the side panel, we get a glimpse at what the Bulldozer has to offer inside. The case is actually pretty compact inside, due to the fact that there are no external drive bays accessible from the inside. There is a bracket that supports two 3.5” hard drives, which is a small number by today’s standards but might be enough for certain builds. There is also a fan filter covering the 92mm fan on the front.

 

The Bulldozer also comes with a variety of mounting screws and other accessories needed to complete most computer builds.

 

 

 

One of the unique steps when building the Bulldozer case is installing the external drive. To do so, you remove the drive cover from the front, revealing the location where the drive fits in. To my surprise, the case only supports drives under 180mm; if you have a longer DVD drive, you’re out of luck. The door is opened using a somewhat flimsy plastic lever that is aligned with the button on the drive.

 

 

 

Building the rest of the case was a fairly straightforward experience despite its compact size and unique layout. You’ll note that there isn’t much room for anything else inside the case, and the cable management can be a little tricky. 

 

 

 

Turning on the computer, you are greeted with a soft red glow from the front and side LEDs and temperature displays. I though the displays were easy to read and added a nice touch to the build. Case noise was decent for such a small case, and there was definitely a lot of ventilation thanks to the number of fans and ventilation openings in the case. 

 

The GMC R-4 Bulldozer computer case is an easy to install, futuristic-looking case that breathes new life to the computer case world. The case offers decent cooling performance, and the temperature displays are easy to read and install. The computer case isn’t for every build, due to its small size and few number of drive bays. But if you’re looking for a unique case can live with its limitations, you likely won’t be disappointed.

 

+ Easy installation

+ Unique case design that looks futuristic

+ Easy to read temperature gauges

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