XClio Nighthawk Mid-tower Case

Introduction

XClio are a company based in Taiwan and manufacture computer cases, power supplies, laptop coolers and fans with a focus on simplicity and practicality. On our review bench today we have the XClio Nighthawk case, a feature filled mid-tower chassis incorporating a special cooling system. XClio has a lot of competition in a market segment crowded with several hundred other mid-tower cases and so we will see if the XClio Nighthawk can stand out and distinguish itself with regard to construction quality, style, features and cooling performance.

Specifications

Model:	Nighthawk
Dimensions:	200mm x 430mm x 440mm (W x H x D)
Type:	Mid Tower
Color:	Black Finish
Case Material:	Chassis: 0.6mm SECC; ABS Plastic
Motherboard Capability:	Flex ATX, Micro ATX, ATX (standoff locations for each imprinted into motherboard tray)
5.25” Drive Bays (External):	3 or 6 bays (Smart HDD Modular System)
3.5” Drive Bays (Internal):	4 or 8 bays (Smart HDD Modular System)
Expansion Slots:	7
Case Chassis Fan – Front:	12cm x 2 (Blue LED with Transparent frame and blades)
Case Chassis Fan – Side:	16cm (Blue LED with Transparent frame and blades)
Case Chassis Fan – Top:	16cm (Blue LED with Transparent frame and blades)
Case Chassis Fan – Rear:	12cm (optional)
Top Panel I/O Ports:	USB2.0 x 2, HD and AC 97 Audio, E-SATA
Top Panel Control:	Top and Side Panel Fan Controller (RPM VR)