Aerocool VS-9 Performance Gaming System Case

Today we are looking at the VS-9 case from Aerocool.  The VS-9 is part of Aerocool's Performance Gaming System (PGS) line of cases.  PGS lets you choose your case based on 5 categories, Compact, Ultimate gaming, Aluminum, Professional and Value.  The VS-9 falls into the Value category.  We've all heard the old saying, "You get what you pay for."  Let's take a look at the VS-9 and see what kind of quality and features Aerocool can pack in a value case.

 

 

The above chart shows the various categories of the PGS.  The value series promises highest cost to performance ratio.  We're off to a good start with the case retailing for only $49.99 at Newegg.

AeroCool Vs-9 Specifications

Case Type	Middle Tower
Material	SECC 0.6mm
Motherboards	ATX/ Micro-ATX
Chassis Dimensions	430(H) X 190(W) X 493(D)
Drive Bays	9 x 5.25" (External) /1 x 3.5" (External-w/ adaptor) / 5 x 3.5" HDD (Hidden) /1 x 2.5" HDD (Hidden)
Expansion Slots	7 slots
Max Length space available for PCI slots	295mm
I/O Ports	2 x USB2.0 / Mic & headphone (AC97 & HD audio)

 

• High performance "Mid-Tower" for gamers and enthusiast.

• Solidly constructed "ALL BLACK" chassis – 0.6mm SECC Japanese Steel and beautifully finished ALL BLACK interior.

• High-end Graphic card Support – Supports longer high-end VGA cards up to 295 mm.

• High Expandability – Supports 9 x 5 1/4" bays and maximum 5 x 3.5" HDDs (internal) with HDD convertor brackets.

• Superb HDD Cooling capability – Each HDD bracket has pre-drilled fan holes to mount a 12cm fan to cool each HDD individually.

• Ease of Installation – New "Easy-install" screw-less kits are included for the 5 1/4" devices and PCI slot.

• Easy Access Front I/O ports – 2 x USBs and Audio/Mic ports are easily accessible from the front panel.

• Smart Cable Management – Cable routing clips are pre-mounted on the MB so users can arrange the cables inside the chassis neatly.

• CPU holes is pre-drilled on the MB plate for ease of CPU cooler assembly Superb Cooling – Users can install up to 7 fans - 3 x 12cm front intake fans (optional), 2 x 12cm/14cm intake side panel fans (optional), 1 x 12cm back exhaust fan (included) and 1 x 12cm intake bottom fan (optional).

• Un-rival Airflow – The front "Mesh" front bay cover design allows max intake of cold air. The top chassis vent holes enable the hot air inside the chassis to exist easily. Users also have the option to install up to 2 x 12cm/14cm on the top panel if there is sufficient space inside the chassis.

• TAC 2.0 compatible Side Panel

• Bottom PSU position – the bottom PSU location enables PSUs to suck in cold air and provides better air flow for your system.

• Water-cooling Support – water-cooling holes are pre-drilled to support water-cooling systems!!