Raidmax Skyline

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 5 expert reviews

Excellent:

0
Good:

2
Average:

2
Bad:

1

Pros:

Plenty of drive space, four 120mm fans, nice looking design.
Easy to install drives, expansion cards; five fans; available in different colors
Plenty of cooling, Large side panel window, Plain, yet flashy design, Toolfree installation options.

Cons:

Cable management is sketchy, airflow throughout the case and accessibility near the processor could be better.
Unpainted innards; somewhat flimsy construction, considering price; no support for liquid cooling

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Last revision on January 23, 2012

Reviewers Liked

Plenty of drive space, four 120mm fans, nice looking design
Easy to install drives, expansion cards; five fans; available in different colors
Plenty of cooling, Large side panel window, Plain, yet flashy design, Toolfree installation options
Looks nice, Seems well made overall, Keeps system cool, Fairly easy installation

Reviewers Didn't Like

Cable management is sketchy, airflow throughout the case and accessibility near the processor could be better
Unpainted innards; somewhat flimsy construction, considering price; no support for liquid cooling
Cheap plastic
Large video cards might not fit, Can’t remove front bezel easily, Limited room on top of case, Limited wire management options, HDD cage easily comes out

Expert reviews and ratings

Raidmax has long been a common name in computer cases and cooling solutions. While not necessarily known for over-the-top designs or cutting edge technology, their products have always been very competively priced. The chasis we are looking at here...

By Top Review Shop on April 27, 2010

The Skyline earns points for tool-free installation features and abundant cooling, but this ATX case needed to be better built for the price....

By Computer Shopper on March 01, 2010

While the Raidmax Skyline does offer some nice features and looks to the case, it doesn’t seem to have the quality material, mainly the plastic, for a case of this price. Some of the plastic used on the case seems extremely cheap, especially on...

By ThinkComputers on February 14, 2010

We have reviewed quite a few cases over the years here at BCCHardware and many of them have come from NZXT, Thermaltake and Zalman. NZXT generally wins in the value department while Thermaltake cases are always classy and well built. Zalman cases...

By BCCHardware on December 03, 2009

The Raidmax Skyline case is one that looks good on the outside but just has quite a few problems on the inside.The installation process is overall easy, but the few problem areas can make the whole process frustrating really.The Skyline is silent,...

By Testfreaks on November 25, 2009

Raidmax has been around for years, and provided many enthusiasts with quality cases such as the popular Aura and IceCube. Their newest entrant to their “Elite” line of cases is the Skyline: A mid-tower ATX chassis with plenty of included...

By Icrontic on March 18, 2010

It seems to me that not much thought went into the functionality of the Raidmax Skyline. The bulk of the work went into a glossy finish and brushed aluminum front bezel. The cooling is excellent, but you would do well to pull out the fans and use...

By OverClock Intelligence Agency on March 08, 2010

The overall aesthetics of the RaidMAX Skyline is quite nice from the outside, and when powered up, it looks rather sharp with the windowed side panel. The design isn’t too aggressive or ostentatious, but it’s certainly not conservative...

By Pureoverclock on February 21, 2010

While this case may not be for everyone, it does serve a purpose. That purpose being to allow people on a very tight budget to obtain an attractive enclosure and a very affordable price. The case will not standup to a great deal of abuse due to the...

By High Tech Reviews on January 01, 2010

The Raidmax Skyline exceeded my expectations with the way it performed. The idle temps were lower than most of the comparison cases, but began to fall apart compared to the other cases once temperatures increased to load conditions. As I stated on...

By Overclockers Club on December 31, 2009

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