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Raidmax X-1 Case Review
Author: Dennis Garcia
Published: Monday, July 25, 2005
Case Features pt.1
The prominent feature on this case is the hinged door, while the door is made from high impact plastic one side is covered with a brushed aluminum plate. Not exactly a commanding answer to the typical aluminum/steel hybrid cases but does provide a little more functionality than if the entire case was made from aluminum.
The aluminum panel does wrap around the case but only makes contact along the front edges; the placement does little in terms of functionally but does a very good job at being what it is, a bit of artistic expression. 
Once the door is open we can get a better look at how air is supposed to enter this case, the vents shown in the photo are functional and cover a perforated opening for a 92/120mm fan. The perforation found on the door opens up behind the aluminum panel to allow fresh air to pass thru.
Another unique feature found on the Raidmax X-1 is a little something we have been doing for years and consists of a fan sized vent along the back side of the case. While this vent is not functional in terms of active cooling it does provide a little fresh air around the HDD rack.
