GMC Cases

PC towers don't have to be boring, as the manufacturer GMC proves. Especially interesting are the innovative features of the Noblesse SE case.

The Noblesse SE: the ideal case for hobbyists. Located on the side are USB 2.0, microphone and headphone connections.

PC labs and hobby rooms are typically characterized by continuously changing configurations, so the PC case usually remains open. But at the same time, they lose out on a representative style. With the Noblesse SE, the manufacturer gives it a shot.

The basic system of the GMC Noblesse SE costs $120 to $150.

The special aspect of this system is that you can install three hard drives. Through an HD selector on the front side, you can switch between the three drives. This feature makes it easier for those who want to have more than one operating system installed on their PCs, for example, Windows XP, Windows 2000, and Linux. The optional card reader accepts all of the common memory cards such as CF, SMC, MMC, SD, MD and MS.

The GMC Neo Classic, available in various colors, is designed for optimizing the noise level. For example, noise absorption pads (included in the package) can be applied to the inner walls of the case. The connections of the case are given a silicon coating, which is supposed to minimize the vibrations. Four relatively low-noise fans are used (under 15 dB(A)), and the case panels, by the way, are secured with thumb screws. This allows the user to access the guts of the PC without having to dig out a screw driver. On the lower part of the front panel is the bottom bay, which opens to reveal USB and sound ports. Another interesting aspect is the IDE connection, including power, which is threaded through the case. This means that hobbyists can quickly attach a hard drive to the PC without having to open the case.

Convenient: the kit contains color-coded screws for each part of the case. The anti-vibration pad is a positive thing - it's supposed to reduce the noise level of the PSU.