Archive Home arrow Tech Affiliates: arrow Tech News arrow BitFenix Shinobi XL Full-Tower Chassis Introduced
BitFenix Shinobi XL Full-Tower Chassis Introduced
Thursday, 19 January 2012

BitFenix Shinobi XL Full-Tower Chassis Introduced

Since its release in April 2011, the BitFenix Shinobi has proven to be our most popular chassis design yet. Today, BitFenix is proud to introduce a bigger and badder follow up to this classic design - Shinobi XL Packing XL-ATX compatibility, superior flexibility, and an all-new SuperChargeTM port, Shinobi XL is a deadly new entry in the full tower segment.

"Since the introduction of our original Shinobi, fans have been writing in and posting in forums asking for a larger version," says BitFenix Product Manager David Jarlestedt. "Boasting all new features and nearly limitless flexibility for modders and water cooling enthusiasts alike, Shinobi XL is a lot more than just a size update - it's a complete revamp."

On the outside, Shinobi XL borrows the same battle-proven design that has made Shinobi a classic. Everything from the meshed fan vents and brushed aluminum logo to the signature BitFenix SofTouchTM surface treatment is faithfully reproduced. But one step closer reveals an entirely different warrior. Like its name suggests, Shinobi XL can accommodate XL-ATX motherboards with nine PCI slotsfor even the most extreme setups. On top, users are treated to four SuperSpeed USB 3.0 ports, as well as a new innovation - the BitFenix SuperChargeTM port. This port is specifically designed for charging mobile devices, offering up to 2.5A of current for fast charging.

The stealthiest warriors need to have ice running through their veins, which is why Shinobi XL is designed with water cooling in mind. Inside, users will find the BitFenix FlexCageTM hard disk rack which can be either rotated or removed entirely for optimum flexibility. Once removed, Shinobi XL can accommodate a host of water cooling equipment, including a 360mm radiator on top, a 360mm radiator in front, or a 240mm radiator on the bottom right out of the box. If air cooling is more your speed, Shinobi XL has you covered with two 230mm and one 120mm BitFenix SpectreTM fan included.

Multiple fan locations are also built in, allowing users to outfit Shinobi XL with up to three 230mm, one 140mm, or nine 120mm fans for keeping your components cool in any situation.

Working with your system should be a no-nonsense affair, so Shinobi XL comes with an assortment of friendly features to get you off the workbench and into battle as quickly as possible. Tool- free drive locking mechanisms make it easy to secure your drives, while a large CPU cooler cutoutallows users to swap out
CPU coolers without removing the motherboard. Shinobi XL offers a bevy of cable management features including over 3cm of space behind the motherboard tray , and rubber grommets to protect your cables and reduce air turbulence inside the chassis. Removable dust filters on all air intakes make cleanup a breeze
and anti-vibration pads help absorb vibrations from the power supply. To top things off, the included 5.25" drive bay adapter allows you to install additional hard disks, SSDs, or card readers, making Shinobi XL a dream to work with.

BitFenix Shinobi XL will be available on store shelves beginning March 2012 with an estimated MSRP of 139€ (incl. 19% VAT) in the EU and $149 in North America.

For more information on Shinobi XL, please visit https://www.bitfenix.com.

About BitFenix

BitFenix is the result of the collaboration of several veterans in both the technology and gaming industries. From the same minds behind some
of technology's most venerable products, BitFenix creates hardware and peripherals that grant the user the utmost control, strength, and
performance to complete their computing tasks. Combining a deep understanding of gaming and other high-demand computing applications
with superior engineering and design know-how, the BitFenix Team is dedicated to creating the go-to computing products and peripherals for
those who refuse to quit. For more information, check out https://www.bitfenix.com.


Related Articles:
 

Comments have been disabled by the administrator.

Search Benchmark Reviews Archive