Chieftec Dragon Mid-Tower Case w/ USB 2.0 & 1394

Overview

While Chieftec manufactures both steel and aluminum versions of this case, we are looking at the steel case today. Aluminum is much lighter, easier to cut, and has better cooling properties. Realistically though, the additional cooling benefits of an aluminum case are moderate to non-existent when it comes to affecting system temperatures.

The Chieftec was shipped in a very standard manner. A heavy duty cardboard box and some styrofoam blocks kept it pretty secure and in very good condition.

The styrofoam ends did a good job of protecting the case, and from the battle scars we can see it evidently had a rough trip to me. We can't blame Chieftec, or even Tiger Direct, for this. UPS has a tendency to be rough with things in my experience.

Oh well. No harm no foul, right? I will hand it to Chieftec for using thick plastic wrap on the top of the case and on the front bezel. They must have anticipated the rough handling the package is bound to see before it ends up in the hands of a happy new customer.

The wrap was practically fused to the case, but as much as it felt like it was going to tear the paint right off the steel when I removed it, this of course wasn't the case. (pun intended).

Green isn't exactly my favorite color, but in a way I actually kind of like the looks of this case without even lifting a hand to it. This particular unit is designated for a major paint job and stenciling work, but it's actually pretty decent looking as it is. Colors aside, the case itself is great looking. The look is used and abused, but overall it's a great deviation from your average beige box while still being somewhat reserved aesthetically.

This case has quite a few amenities that have made it so popular. Let's take a few minutes now to look at what the Dragon includes, and why it stands out from the crowd.

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