Specifications:

• Mid-Tower Full Size Metal Chassis Case.

• Dimension (WxHxD): 205 x 445 x 500 mm.

• Cooling System: 1 x 12cm Silent Fan in Rear, 1 x 80mm LED Fan on Side Panel, 1 x 12cm Silent Fan in Front.

• 11 Drive Bays: 4 x 5.25" External. 2 x 3.5" External. 5 x 3.5" Internal.

• Chasis: 0.8mm SECC. Standard ATX 7 Expansion Slots.

• Power Supply: 450 Watt.

• Forms: Standard ATX, Micro ATX, Mini ATX, Baby AT.

     The exterior of the XION II brings a solid mix of functionality and good looks without going over the top.  The X-Factor theme is carried out in both the front and the left side window.  The front 120mm fan and the 80mm mounted in the window both contain bright green LED lights.  Even the glossy black pain job is clean and shiny.

     The inside of the chassis features a more traditional layout.  No tool-less system or removable bays.  These omissions are common cost cutters but after the XION Gamer's case design; the decision to go a simpler route is a bit of a let down.

     The inclusion of an upgraded 450 Watt power supply in this price range is a nice bonus.  You could almost buy this power supply for the same cost as this case from some vendors.

     The XION II has a sturdy door construction with no visible wires.  A nice trick given the bold green XION LED on the front.

     The front also features a green jeweled power button and a door that opens to reveal the front accessory bay.  With the lights down the whole bottom area gives a pleasing green glow.

The Install:

     I felt a gamers build was in order for our Gaming Series PC.  The install included: AMD Athlon 3000+, BFG 6600 GT OC, 2x 512 Crucial PC 400 RAM, Maxtor 80G, and a HP48x Burner all mounted on a Soltek SL-K890 Pro motherboard.

     No risers required for this install.  The motherboard accessory plate slides out nicely to the right. The case also features punch outs for the back slots.  As usual, this results in a few damaged knuckles! 

     Here is the motherboard installed.  Fits like a glove.  The three fans give more than enough airflow for this AMD install.  The amount of open space allows for a lot of variety in types of installs.

With everything in its place, the XION II lights up nicely.

Conclusion:

     Like the rest of the XION Gaming Cases, the XION II is a fantastic value for the money.  The simple elegance of the design and the ease of installation make this case stand out from the crowd.  Despite the lack of more advanced tool-less features the XION II was open and easy to work with.  With good looks and a retail price under $70 you simply cannot go wrong with this case.