Raidmax is known for its relatively wild, if not interestingly designed cases, which primarily cater for the more excitable gamer. So, when we heard that we’d be receiving the Iceberg, we were expecting an interesting-looking case (as is almost always the case with Raidmax).
Unpacking the unit, we were pleasantly surprised to find that not only is the Iceberg toned down as far as its visual appeal is concerned, but the finish of the case is incredible. There are no sharp edges to speak of on the case. The paint job is immaculate, and all the panels fit together snugly. The side panels are on a spring mechanism, and pressing the levers used to open the panels feels solid and sturdy.
The case comes standard with four 120mm fans, two extraction fans at the top of the case, one rear fan, and one on the front. This is more than enough for most users, but a side fan, located where the VGA card will be situated, would have been appreciated.
Nevertheless, its absence should not affect overall system temperatures too much. The rear of the case features two rubberised cut-outs for the tubing of water-cooling kits (like most modern mid- to high-end chassis). Overall, the Iceberg is more about functionality than style. It’s unfortunate that the case will not fit an EATX motherboard, which means owners of Skulltrail and Quad-FX platforms will need to look somewhere else. However, for the majority of users the Iceberg is more than enough.
There aren’t any real complaints one can level at this case, as it’s solidly built and has a very highquality finish. Those looking at installing an internal water-cooling system with multiple loops and such may want to look for a bigger case, but for everyone else this is a solid chassis that has everything a
modern case should have.
Specs
Weight – 7KG
Material – Aluminium
Dimensions – 200mx540mmx470mm
Score 4/5
Price R2005 at Zaps
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