BitFenix Colossus Venom Edition

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 7 expert reviews

Excellent:

5
Good:

2
Average:

0
Bad:

0

Pros:

Strong and sturdy build quality.
Advanced LED lighting system that looks menacing.
Convenient top hatch that can be locked.

Cons:

Somewhat flimsy drive bays.
Hard to pick up.

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Last revision on June 27, 2014

Reviewers Liked

Strong and sturdy build quality
Advanced LED lighting system that looks menacing
Convenient top hatch that can be locked
Toolless drive bay fittings
Well designed
No resonating noises
Decent cooling performance
Spacious interior design
SofTouch surface panels
BitFenix Lockdown for VGA
Switchable panel door (left or right)

Reviewers Didn't Like

Somewhat flimsy drive bays
Hard to pick up
Heavy chassis hence wheels will be much preferred
The magnetic door suction could be stronger

Expert reviews and ratings

Even if just for its build quality and striking LED-lit design that will catch attention from even the biggest skeptics, Colossus Venom Edition would be a major winner by BitFenix and a formidable competitor in the full tower high-end chassis market....

By Tbreak.com on July 16, 2012

This is an attractive case that gets almost everything right; if you’ve got the room and the money it’s a great choice...

By Expert Reviews on February 23, 2012

100

BitFenix is the result of the collaboration of several veterans in both the technology and gaming industries. From the same minds behind some of technology's most venerable products, our goal is to create products that grant the user the utmost...

By Hardware Bistro on June 06, 2011

The Colossus from BitFenix has drawn much praise in its time, and now we have this new Venom edition to consider. The blurb speaks of a "vicious lighting style" and "sinister and menacing looks", but is it a fierce performer? Well, it's certainly no...

By TechRadar on May 18, 2011

100

The Bitfenix Colossus Venom Edition is a great case, there's no denying it. Those 3.5" internal hard drive bays are as annoying in this case as they were in the , but there is nothing else negative I can say about the case. It truly lives up to...

By The Best Case Scenario on April 09, 2011

My revisit to the Colossus brand with the Venom, has once again been a very enjoyable experience. Above all, I think it's raised my opinion of BitFenix as an organisation, by the way they've introduced the the Colossus, a unique enclosure,...

By Clunk.org UK on January 29, 2011

These days there is a lot of competition in the high end PC case market with a plethora of different models available from the likes of Corsair and Lian Li. There has never before been more choice for the consumer as there is an ever growing number of...

By eTeknix on August 23, 2011

Bitfenix has most definitely put a lot of effort in this case! Being well designed, cool looking, and making no resonating noises at all – it is one of the best cases I’ve ever encountered. The only thing which may cause one to be hesitant...

By Rbmods.com on June 11, 2011

The Bitfenix Colossus Venom Window Edition did not disappoint at all! Bitfenix still delivers everything that we have come to expect from them: quality, class and lots of lighting. The Colossus lives up to its name by cradling our GTX 590 like a...

By TechReaction.net on April 20, 2011

BitFenix had overwhelming success with their Colossus full tower case earlier on in the year. Building on that success they have brought something fresh to the market by offering the Venom Edition.The fans spoke, BitFenix heard. It's always good to...

By Vortez on December 25, 2010

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