Enermax Ostrog ECA3250-BW Series Midi Chassis Review

1. Introduction2. Packaging & Bundle3. Enermax Ostrog Chassis External4. Enermax Ostrog Chassis Internal5. System Installation6. Testing Methodology & Performance7. Acoustical Performance8. Closing Thoughts9. View All Pages

The Enermax Ostrog ECA3250 range of cases have been marketed by the company as ‘The fortress for your hardware', with a professional level cooling system and all the features you would expect from a mid-level chassis.

The design is clean and simple while being solid and well-built. There are plenty of great features; including a USB 3.0 port on the front, and space for a total of 7 fans and 6 x 3.5″ drives.

The thermal performance of this chassis is good, holding an overclocked CPU at just 37 degrees C. That said, we did find the motherboard temperature increased quite considerably and as such we really did feel the case needs another fan or two to improve the overall airflow from front to back.

The acoustical performance is acceptable; the out of the box configuration of just 1 x 120mm fan doesn't generate a lot of noise, but there are certainly quieter models available today which would reduce noise emissions. We suggest a replacement of the supplied fan, and possibly adding in two more fans to improve airflow. Models from Corsair, BeQuiet! and Noctua come to mind.

The Enermax Ostrog ECA-3250-BW retails for just £31.92 from Scan.co.uk, which is a remarkably low price for a chassis that offers so much. It might not be the best performing case on the market right now, but it is a solid design with plenty of features. A great case for anyone on a tight budget.

Pros

• Solid, well built chassis.
• Lots of features.
• Price won't break the bank.

Cons

• Acoustical Performance could be better.
• Only 1 x USB 3.0.
• Fittings for only a single solid state drive.

Kitguru says: Very competitive pricing and certainly worth considering.

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