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The video, presented by Nick from Gear Seekers, revolves around a detailed review of the Azer Legionnaire, a mid-tower PC case unique for its mesh side panel. The case, based on the Antec Flux chassis, offers versatile drive support, accommodating up to four drives and substantial cooling flexibility with mounts for 120mm fans and compatibility with E-ATX motherboards. A noteworthy feature is the proprietary fan connectors that combine PWM and RGB functionality.
Nick highlights the installation of high-end components, including the ROG Strix Z790E motherboard, G.Skill Trident Z5 DDR5 memory, and an Asus TUF Gaming RTX 4090 OC GPU, the latter necessitating a support bracket due to its size. Cooling solutions discussed include the Deepcool AK-400 air cooler and options for 280mm and 360mm liquid coolers. Cable management and thermal performance are also key points, with the case demonstrating solid thermal management and practical cable management solutions.
The video touches on the case’s design influences from other Antec models like the DF600, DF700, and DP503, suggesting shared manufacturing processes. Nick expresses enthusiasm for the innovative mesh side panel and its potential widespread adoption despite dust concerns, reinforcing the case's position as a budget-friendly yet feature-rich option. Viewers are encouraged to engage for further content and insights into PC building.
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In this segment, Nick from Gear Seekers introduces a new case from Azer called the Legionnaire. He highlights several unique aspects of the case, particularly its mesh side panel, which differs from the typical tempered glass panels. He demonstrates how to remove the side, rear, and front panels, noting the latter requires a firm pull. Nick discusses power supply support, indicating no specific measurements but approximates around 165 mm, with additional flexibility if the hard disk cage is removed. The case includes a 3.5-inch sled and two 2.5-inch SSD mounts, allowing for up to four drives. Nick reveals that the Azer Legionnaire is based on the Antec Flux chassis, pointing out specific design similarities such as cutouts and the hard disk cage.
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In this part of the video, the presenter discusses the front and top panel I/O of the PC case, noting its similarity to the Flock series cases, including the buttons. The case has 120mm fan mounts at the bottom for intake and includes four fans. The fans use a peculiar, proprietary connector combining PWM and RGB cables, requiring specific installation order and a SATA power connector. The rear fan serves as the primary RGB control point, with the other fans connecting via expansion cables. The case supports up to E-ATX motherboards and the presenter installs a ROG Strix Z790E gaming Wi-Fi board. The build uses 32GB of G.Skill Trident Z5 DDR5 memory at 5600 MT/s, an Intel Core i5-13600K CPU, and a 1TB Seagate FireCuda 530 NVMe M.2 SSD. For cooling, the case can accommodate a 360mm liquid cooler at the front and a 280mm cooler at the top, though fitting a 360mm cooler at the top requires extensive modifications.
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In this part of the video, the presenter focuses on setting up a PC case with an emphasis on air cooling. They mention that the case supports coolers up to 170 millimeters in height and opt to install a Deepcool AK-400 single tower air cooler to test the thermals with a 13600k processor. Despite the PC standing upright, which is not the recommended installation method, they proceed due to the pre-applied thermal paste on the cooler. They also highlight using the LTT store screwdriver, praised for its practicality despite its price.
The video segment further discusses GPU support, noting that the case can accommodate GPUs up to 400 millimeters. The presenter installs an Asus TUF Gaming RTX 4090 OC, a very large GPU, and advises using a support bracket to manage its size. Regarding cable management, the presenter describes multiple tie-down points around the motherboard tray, indicating that while the management options mirror those in Antec’s Flux cases and aren’t perfect, they are adequate. Lastly, the presenter reassures viewers that any visible mess from cables is not significant as it is not visible once everything is plugged in.
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In this segment of the video, the presenter discusses the thermal performance of a computer case, noting that the temperatures were quite good. Minimal temperature variation was observed with the side panels on or off, suggesting solid thermal management. The presenter also mentions the specific testing environment and the marginal impact of ambient temperature changes. Additionally, the presenter provides a PC part list for viewers. The case in question, the as Allegiant Air, is revealed to be a hybrid of several Antec chassis models, combining features from the DF600, DF700, and DP503. It’s suggested that the same tooling and possibly the same factory are used for manufacturing these cases. Finally, the presenter invites viewers to express interest if they wish for an investigative follow-up regarding case manufacturing details.
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In this segment of the video, the speaker discusses their excitement about a PC case featuring a mesh side panel, which they find innovative for regular-sized mid-tower cases. They express a desire for more manufacturers to offer mesh side panels, despite potential concerns about dust. They mention plans to test if the panel fits an Antec case and invite viewers to comment if they want to see that build. Pricing and availability of the case are uncertain due to regional differences, but it is positioned as a budget option compared to Aza’s typical premium cases. The speaker also touches on the good thermal performance of an air cooler paired with the 13600K CPU. They thank viewers, mention their self-produced music available via subscription, and encourage subscribing for more build videos.