![]() It simplifies your installation of anything heavy, like a 280mm or 360mm radiator or even triple 140mm fans. Removing the top dust filter is easy with a simple pull, however you will probably need to remove the strap if you’re installing anything up top, because the bracket is lowered into the position from the top. With the case being so large I think they’ve done a really good job with fan and radiator compatibility. The front I/O area is quite rich with power and reset buttons, audio jacks four Red USB ports, a USB Type-C Gen2 port, LED activity lights, plus two fan modes as the Helios comes with a built-in fan controller in the top left and that supports six 3-pin fans. Now it’s a bit too much for my taste since I like something a bit more simple. You can turn them on and off, or cycle between different colors or connect them to an addressable header for a motherboard control. ![]() As for the front panel, there is side LED illumination that reveals the ROG logo up top, there’s some line design graphics in the mid-section and the ROG text at the bottom. This means both sides look super clean and it helps to emphasize the brushed aluminum front and top sections. There is a push to release mechanism that unlocks the panel and it’s safely locked and angled at the bottom until you pull it out. There is glass on three sides of the case, and both side panels are definitely tempered glass. Something vibrant or game themed that in theory should not be expensive to implement. ![]() There is some customization opportunity here with different designs that I hope we’ll see in the future. It locks via velcro on each end and can easily support the weight of a fully loaded systems so that’s not an issue, and if you don’t really like how the strap look they are easily removable. It is part of the overall design and is also a carrying handle. So let me start off this review with the most unique element which is this trap. It is massive and it is expensive and here is my review of the $280 case made for the hardcore ROG fans. I’m really hoping they’re flexing hard to prove what their flagship case can deliver. If you are a fan of ROG STRIX products, the fact that this is the first case in their entire lineup should be excited enough. Thankfully, it’s heft is at the bottom of the list of reasons about why you should be excited about this case. You should always stretch before lifting heavy things, and the ASUS ROG STRIX Helios is definitely a heavy object.
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