Zalman GS1000

By Justin Robinson
17:13 Feb 27, 2009 | 11 Comments
Tags: Zalman | GS1000 | Case


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Zalman's most massive aluminium case evar.

Atomic hasn't had a look at many Zalman cases before (in fact the only one online is the No Noise 500AF case that probably couldn't cope with today's hottest tech), but the GS1000 case might just be Zalman's silver bullet in disguise.

It's massive enough to fit the longest graphics cards in it, it's silver enough to give you a powerful headache if you're somewhere really bright, and above all it looks the part - there's no getting this confused with a crappy budget case.

The GS1000 is aluminium, brushed outside and rolled inside. Is it as good as a Lian Li case though?

Well, you're gonna have to look at the gallery to find out, and pick up an upcoming Atomic to see what we think of it.

Until then, we're going to go back to drooling over the brushed sidepanels....mmmm, aluminium.

Product Info

Specs:

220 x 560 x 580mm (W x H x D); 1 x 120mm Fan (top); 1 x 120mm Fan (rear); 4 x 5.25in drive bay (external); 6 x 3.5in drive bay (internal); EATX, ATX, M-ATX; 12kg.

Supplier:

Altech

Price when reviewed:

AUD$300

price check*

$35.00	Zalman ZM-HS100 Hot Swap PCB for the GS1000 Gocomp (QLD)

$37.10	Zalman ZM-HS100 Hot Swap PCB for the GS1000 Digitan Technology (NSW)

$189.00	Zalman GS1000 Black Full Tower Case- Aluminum/Plastic Body, NO PSU, Drive b... Gocomp (QLD)

$189.00	Zalman GS1000 Full Tower Case Black(NO PSU) Umart Online - Melbourne (VIC)

$194.00	Full Tower (without PSU) Zalman [GS1000] Black IT Estate (NSW)

$197.75	Zalman GS1000 Black Full Tower Case- Aluminum/Plastic Body, NO PSU, Drive b... Digitan Technology (NSW)

See more results for Zalman GS1000 on staticice.com.au

*Products and prices sourced from staticICE and are in no way associated with Atomic MPC

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11 Comments

discoInferno Feb 27, 2009 5:32 PM	Looks nice and neat. The air inlets on the bottom of cases always worry me - I know what the floor looks like in my study, and I can imagine all sorts of stuff getting sucked up - so the raised feet seem like a good idea. I would definitely be buying this in black though.
Argotha Feb 27, 2009 8:32 PM	The bottom of that case is damn sexy. Now if there was a case with the front like that...
strifus Feb 27, 2009 8:36 PM	Certainly looks good and Id have to say the best one Ive seen so far from the cases that have been reviewed.
Dany Williams Feb 27, 2009 10:50 PM	I like it, the bottom would look hot on a polished floor with a red or blue LED down lit showing the pattern onto the floor. I wonder just how think the doors are, can't wait for the full review.
Mr.Slipper Feb 27, 2009 10:52 PM	Hot looking case. Not sure about it only having two exhaust fans though. While being aluminium will help, the case might end up doing more than just looking hot.
TeZ Feb 28, 2009 2:51 PM	This case looks the goods, very stylish indeed, but I can't help wondering how scratch resistant the silver/plastic panels are as I noticed a few nicks here and there.I like the front hot swap access, but the fact that there isnt any fan cooling possible for the drives is a big no-no. Airflow up through the bottom of the case wiyhout an easily removable filter is just plain stupid in my view, been there done that, just a vacuum cleaner for fluff and dirt. Justin, are you sure about this being an all Al case with just a few plastic bits? The main structoral box appears to be made of zinc steel with brushed aluminium and silver painted panels adorning the exterior. All in all its a good effort from Zalman if it could incorportate some fans in front of those hard drives, it would be a winner.
TheFrunj Feb 28, 2009 3:40 PM	TeZ, yes, I forgot to mention that the superstructure is indeed steel, with aluminium panelling. I'll change it at work though! All aluminium would most likely drive the cost up. -JR
index680i Mar 1, 2009 1:19 AM	To JR- Man this is the best review yet. Sexy case, neat and tidy. Reviewed excellent. Defiantly sold me mate. =D
the_13th Mar 2, 2009 12:18 AM	Excellent looking case, agree with TeZ on the bottom air intake, really needs a removable filter but otherwise this case looks phenomenal
osama_bin_athlon Mar 2, 2009 7:28 AM	anyone want to buy the black one of these?
TeZ Mar 3, 2009 12:43 AM	Id like to see one where all the plastic bits were black, but leave the brushed aluminium panels as is. Be a nice contrast I think.

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