BitFenix Pandora and Atlas Pictured

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Here are the first pictures of two of Bitfenix's newest additions to their case lineup. Presenting the Bitfenix Pandora and the Bitfenix Atlas chassis.

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The top smaller case is the Pandora. It is designed for mini-ITX form factor, with dimensions of 160 mm x 418 mm x 459 mm (WxDxH).

It lacks 5.25-inch drive bays, but has room for two each of 3.5-inch and 2.5-inch drives, a standard ATX PSU, and a ventilation system that includes two 120 mm front intakes, and two 120 mm rear exhausts. And yes, you can use them for two 240 x 120 mm radiators or AIO water coolers.

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The second case today is the BitFenix Atlas, a cubic case that is designed to compete with the likes of Corsair Carbide Air 540. It measures 383 mm x 443 mm x 541 mm (WxHxD), and is compartmentalized, much like Corsair's case into two sections.

Its motherboard tray can seat E-ATX motherboards. There are no 5.25-inch drive bays, but a whopping ten 3.5-inch, and six 2.5-inch bays. Cooling system includes a staggering six 120 mm front intakes (can convert to four 140 mm), six 120 mm top exhausts (can convert to four 140 mm), a similar configuration at the bottom, and two 120 mm rear exhausts.

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This part is simply speculation on my part, but it looks like both compartments can be switched around to suit users who like a right hand or left hand PC configurations, a nice new feature (if this is in fact the case).

Release dates and pricing remains unknown, but more information will be available in time.

Source - Techpowerup
 
The Atlas looks like they have taken a Corsair 540 and shrunk it.

Quite the opposite. Up to 4 x 360mm radiators is compatible with the Atlas. Oh, and the motherboard trays are removable and you can swap compartments for R-ATX on the right side of the case.
 
How did Bitfenix go from making elegant cases like the Phenom and Prodigy to... this Atlas? It literally looks like a plastic toy, some mix between an Aerocool and Thermaltake case :|

At least the Pandora looks slightly better, albeit a bit uninspired.

Edit; In the Atlas, at least split the HDD cages in 4 sections with 3 HDDs each. With the current config you can only use a slim rad with all HDDs, or a thick rad with no HDD's at all.
 
Have you see the Colossus?

There's aggressive styles, to calm and elegant styles. The design concept for Atlas was to bring up a new flagship to overtake the Colossus, and I do have to say it's still a lot less busier than Colossus.

Of course there are still lots to tweak on Atlas - LED's can be toned down, and the silver aluminum is currently hand made. The final version will be black so visual impressions now, please take them with a grain of salt if it doesn't look great now.

Here's a render we had on our wall:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/5ylzkkvd8ef1ymw/4.JPG
 
Alright, that's fair enough. Styling is always a personal thing though, I just don't happen to like 'agressive' 'gamer' cases :lol: I did find myself staring agressively at the logo that's not in the middle.

Gotta admit the black one looks a LOT better. Would imagine it'd look quite alright with white mesh. If that's easily removable, users can spray paint it in any colour they like *hint hint*
 
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