Review: scythe gekkou
Scythe is one of the best specialists in refrigeration systems. In 2010 he designed his second “Scythe Gekkou” chassis, available in various colors: black, aluminum and special mirror edition. Let's take a closer look!
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SCYTHE GEKKOU-BK FEATURES |
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Available Models |
GEKKOU-BK (Black) GEKKOU-SL (Aluminum) GEKKOU-MR (Mirror) |
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Weight |
6.6kg |
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Box |
Midi Tower |
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Fans |
2 x Slip Stream 120mm (800rpm) |
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Compatible plates |
ATX, Micro ATX, Mini ITX and Flex AtX |
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Bays |
5 of 5.25 ″ 4 of 3.5 ″ |
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Front panel |
2 x USB 2.0, 1 x eSATA, 1 Audio input and microphone. |
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Particular characterisitics: |
Window, front door, filter and easy installation kit. |
There are three finishes available for the Scythe Gekkou edition: black, silver and mirror. All models are made of solid steel and externally painted in matt black.
Front door can be opened to the right or left and can even be removed depending on user preference.
The Scythe Gekkou has a small hole to quickly change our heatsinks. No need to remove the motherboard.
We have a drawer to store screws and loose cables.
A dust filter is always useful to avoid possible dust. We have this filter at the front of our tower.
Scythe equipped its Gekkou Box with a simple tool-free mechanism for mounting 5.25 ″ and 3.5 ″ units.
The box is presented in a cardboard box.
Perfectly protected with foam rubber.
Front view.
Once the window is open.
The closure is caused by magnetic attraction. Door magnet.
Left side view.
Rear view.
Power and reset button.
Front dust filter.
Once removed we can see the Slip Stream fan.
Once the side is open. We see that its interior is not painted.
Slip Stream rear fan.
The power supply will be cushioned with rubber blocks. This rubber will not allow undesirable vibrations.
5.25 ″ to 3.5 ″ bay adapter. Ideal for the installation of card readers.
Detail of the bay mounting screw.
The hard drive cage is removable.
Installing a hard drive.
Front fan.
The legs are of excellent quality.
The Scythe Gekkou is made of thick steel, with a brushed front panel and externally painted in matt black. This design gives it a classic touch.
We do not have to worry about the cooling of our components. Because the Scythe Gekkou includes two Slip Stream fans at low revs (800 RPM).
Thanks to its “tool-free mounting” mechanism, the assembly of the components will be very simple. We can install any graphics card on the market (if we remove the disk booth). In addition to having a drawer to store all the screws and small loose cables.
We would have liked it to have integrated dust filters for the rear fan and power supply, USB 3.0. and above all cable management. Because it is very difficult to hide all the cables.
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ADVANTAGE |
DISADVANTAGES |
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+ BUILT IN STEEL |
- WITHOUT MANAGEMENT |
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+ ASSEMBLY WITHOUT TOOLS |
- WITHOUT USB 3.0. |
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+ REMOVABLE DISC CAGE. |
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+ FRONT FILTER. |
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+ HOLE FOR MOUNTING AND REMOVING HEATSINKS. |
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+ INCLUDES TWO SCYTHE SLIP STREAM FANS. |
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+ DRAWER TO STORE SCREWS AND CABLES. |
The professional review team awards you the recommended product badge.
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