Topic: Cases
Product: A-Top Technology Gladiator Gaming Case
Provided By: A-Top Technology
Reviewer: K Elliott
Date: April 16, 2005

Introduction

The other night over supper my wife made the comment that men must have a fetish for computer cases, I think she did this expecting me to get all flustered and say that was not the case and that we were to macho to worry about the appearance of computer enclosure.  Instead I gave her the real answer, which is yes we do!

Today we are looking a case from A-Top Technology called the Gladiator,  A-Top Tech. is  the same company that provided us the XPlode Gaming Case we reviewed last week.  The Gladiator is a hybrid case mainly of steel construction with a brushed aluminum faceplate on the door.  So let's get with it and give it a once over and see what we think of it.

About A-Top Technology

As a direct PC case manufacturer since 1992, A-Top Technology is committed to serve the computer industry with top quality and innovative products at the most competitive prices. PC Gaming / gamer cases are our current main focus to fulfill the extreme over-clocked PC enthusiasts’ needs.  As a result, you’ll be seeing many PC gaming oriented cases such as our Z-Alien, X-Blade, Gladiator & X-Plode series. Our computer cases are so innovative and unique that have earned us many U.S. patents.  At A-Top, the innovation never stops!

In order to serve our clients better, we have established centers across the United States. With an abundance of inventory in our distribution center, we are in the position to guarantee immediate delivery. Our technical support group provides service quickly and in a professional manner. 

In addition to cases and power supplies, A-Top also provides a wide range of computer peripherals. A new & innovative CPU water cooling devices for extreme PC gamers/enthusiasts as well as other PC system integrators will be introduced from A-Top to the public shortly.

Specifications and Features

• Unique heavy-duty 2.0mm brushed aluminum door panel w/ bright LED lighting in the background
• Dimension: 200mm(W) x 430mm(H) x 440mm(D) = 7.9" x 17.0" x 17.3"
• Patented screwless & tool-less mounting rails  (U.S. Pat#6,385,036)
• Max. Motherboard size: 12" x 10"(w/ 4 x 5.25" installed) OR  12” x 10.5” (w/ 2 x 5.25" installed)  
• Side panel window with heavy-duty custom 1.0mm mesh for ultra cooling performance
• Side wings (paired) with custom chromed trims and 1.0mm mesh guards
• Exclusive front custom claws (paired) with chromed trims and 1.0mm mesh guards
• 4 open 5.25” drive bays with patented tool-less drive rails
• 2 open 3.5” drive bays
• 5 hidden 3.5” drive bays with patented tool-less drive rails
• Deluxe version 5 x 5.25" opens + 1 x 3.5"open + 4 hidden h.d. (special order only)
• A total of 10 drive bays
• Build in 2 front USB 2.0 + Mic & Audio port connectors  
• Includes a front bright Blue LED 8cm 
• Blue cold cathode light (optional)
• Deluxe version with an extra 12cm rear blue LED fan
• All fans are clear w/ extra bright LEDs built in
• 1 additional optional 8cm fan (not shown) on the opposite side of window panel
• Front 8cm fan can be replaced by a 12cm fan
• Power supply: Exclusive XBlade 450 Watts gaming power supply
• Also available with 500, 550, 600 watts ATX 1.3 or BTX 2.0 versions 

Accessories Package

Included are all the drive rails, mounting hardware, snap-on feet, buzzer speaker and power cord.