One day, when I was working in my PC, I realized that mid-towers suck.  There is no room for expansion, and very little work space.  Airflow is also constricted, and since this author is an avid overclocker, this is a top priority.  Thus beginning my journey to find the ultimate Overclocker\’s Full Tower. 

        Meet Addtronics answer to my needs, the 6896A\’s (see our review) big brother, the 7896A Server Tower.  This case had everything I was looking for: good airflow, plenty of expandability, space to work, and a nice exterior.  This case had everything I needed.  And afer month\’s of searching, we met.  When I went to order, I though that it would be a bitch to bring to LAN parties, so seeing that Addtronics offered a castor wheel set, I popped on of those in the order too.  When I opened the box this is what I found: 

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  Addtronics 7896A
  6 5-1/4 External Drive Bay
  1 5-1/4 Internal Drive Bay
  1 3-1/2 External Drive Bay
  2 3-1/2 Internal Drive Bays
  ATX 2.03 Specification Drillings (optional)

  
  
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  300W Power Supply

  
  
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  5-1/4 to 3-1/2 Converter

  
  
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  1 120mm Case Fan

  
  
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  1 80mm CPU Fan

  
  
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  1 Case Badge

  
  
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  Documentation

  
  
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  Box of Parts and Screws

  
  
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  Power Cord

  
  
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  Key and Lock System

  
  
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  Luxury Castor Set (optional)

       My first impression of this case was, \”Wow, that\’s a biggin.\”  I finally had a case that would allow me to have everything I wanted,  I like toys, a lot.  It came with everything needed to build a great PC.  All parts were included, but the documentation was a little thin. 
 

      Since this is a server case, and security is important, this case includes a Key system.  Using one of those round circular keys, you may lock the case from intruders.  The key also serves another important function.  The lock helps to secure the bezel on the case. After popping off the bezel, you have access to all of the main functions of the case.  To take of the sides, you unscrew the two thumbscrews, and swing the sides out to a 45 degree angle, and lift.  They pop off very easily.

     The case seems to use very high quality steel.  It seems to be .5 to 1 mm thick, and it is very strong.  There are no sharp edges on this case; all of the edges, and corners have been sanded done.  This will save your hands from looking like you just attended a Fight Club.  My favorite feature of this case it that is uses replaceable drive plates. This allows you to remove drives from, the case, and not have an open drive cage spot.  

     Before I used this case, I resented drive rails, especially the cheap plastic ones.  I was disappointed that this case used them, but to my surprise I found that it was easier to install a drive, and remove them for plugging in cables.  Unlike other drive rail systems, these drive rails secure the drives even easier.  They are defiantly needed for this case, for each drive sticks out 1 to 2 inches from the case.  This is so when the bezel is put on, they sit flush with it.