ADATA XPG Invader

The XPG Invader is ADATA's first midtower ATX desktop case, constructed from SPCC steel and available in black or white.

The right panel, a blank sheet of steel in most desktop chassis, stands out thanks to a large air vent protected by a magnetic air filter inside the case.

The steel-lined, tempered glass panel on the Invader's left side reveals not only your PC components but a red image emblazoned on the bottom compartment.

With the magnetically secured front panel taken off, you can see the full-height air filter that permits ample airflow while keeping dust out of the interior.

When the system is powered up, an RGB LED at bottom front is illuminated to add a bit of flair.

Another magnetic air filter is joined by a rather sparse I/O panel (two USB Type-A ports, an audio jack, and a power button) atop the XPG Invader case.

Instead of trying to hold the power supply in place while screwing it into position, you can affix it to a provided mounting bracket, then simply slide it into a hole near the bottom of the chassis.

The XPG Invader stands out as the easiest to set up among bottom-mounted power supply cases I've tested.

The finished build looks a little less neat than some others I've made recently, as unless you mount two 3.5-inch drives in the front of the case, many of the cables behind the right panel will be clearly visible.

The ADATA case doesn't make a strong styling statement, but is relatively handsome. It also, even though it's an ATX chassis, accommodated my larger E-ATX motherboard with just a few millimeters to spare.