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Montech's new shuttered PC case is so odd, I can't decide whether I'm missing the sheer brilliance of it…
Montech has unveiled the F738 Pro PC case, featuring rotating shutters on the front panel that can be adjusted to control airflow. The author questions the necessity of this feature, suggesting that fan profiles in a motherboard BIOS offer a more practical solution for managing airflow and noise. The article speculates that the F738 Pro's design might be more about aesthetics than functional necessity.
Cooler Master is stuffing its latest cases with truly humongous fans for high airflow and quiet operation
Cooler Master is releasing two new PC cases: the HAF II 500, featuring large 220mm fans for high airflow and quiet operation, and the Silencio 600, designed to minimize noise with 180mm fans and sound-dampening front panel. The HAF II 500 is expected in July for $180-$210, while the Silencio 600 is slated for October.