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     The 1X 3.5” and 4X 5.25” drive bays are located directly below the control panel.  To the sides and below are the intake vents for the 120mm fan.  My biggest beef with this case is that it only comes with one 120mm fan when the case uses two. 

     There is a removable filter located in the back of the face which will come in handy if you are planning on storing this in the bottom section of your desk where a lot of dust settles.  Once the face is off the case you can see purple 120mm fan case that simply snaps in and out.  On the side panel there are two exhaust vents; a large circular and a smaller rectangle directly below it.

     On the rear of the case there are 7 slots for expansion and a large 120mm fan guard.  The left panel is secures by two screws while the right panel is secured by two thumb-screws.  There is also a security loop for use of a padlock just in case you are gaming in a rough part of town. 

     On the inside you will notice the large “Air Guide” that is designed to rest atop of the CPU which in turn will breathe the cool air from the outside rather than the hot air that is inside the case.  The only problem I can see with this is larger CPU heat-sinks and fans that may not fit with the air scoop.  From what I have hear Yeong Yang incorporates a screw-type design in their new models that allow the user to adjust the depth of the air guide.

     Another plus for the case is that all the edges inside the case have been folded over to prevent injury.  Towards the rear there is another purple 120mm fan case that simply snaps in. 

     Below the fan case there are the 7 expansion slots which are secured by a single screw-less steel clip.  The pitches that are installed for the front control panels are rather nice.  They include joined and separate pitches for use on older motherboards.

     The four 5.25” drive bays located in the front of the case.  The rails used for the 5.25” bays are steel and have a screw-less design.  The only bay you need screws to install is the 3.5” bay located above the 5.25” bays.

     Below the 5.25” bays is a purple storage box that contains all the rails and screws you will need.  Also included is a set of instructions which won’t really tell you much of anything.  The purple storage box can be installed in the lower 3.5” bays or taken out completely.  I would rule to take it out since it sets directly in front of the 120mm fan. 

     There are 5 3.5” bays that sit facing the side panels which makes installation extremely easy, remember the 120mm fan is blowing air right onto them so they should stay rather cool.  Unfortunately the 3.5" tray is not removable like some other cases I have seen but it is still effective.  The 3.5” drives are secured to the rails by steel push screws and all the rails have rubber screw holes to dampen vibration and reduce noise. 

     TheYY-5603 is a stylish and effective case at keeping things cool as well as dust-free.  With the inclusion of a removable filter all your hardware should stay cob web-free.  The asking price may be a little steep for some people, but it all depends on your taste for style. This case brings very little innovation to the table, but it still a nice starter case.  Also the instructions could be a little more in-depth then just a small graphic then the word "HDD."  Overall, the YY-5603 is a decent case with an attractive design.

Thermal Test Report

The Good
Steel Lock
Fan Filter
Air Guide

The Bad
Only 1X120mm fan included
Reset Button very small
Somewhat expensive compared to similar cases