Cougar Evolution
Features and Package
Below are the features and specifications for the Cougar Evolution:
- Innovative & Integrated UI for user friendly design
- Advanced two USB 3.0 ports for maximum data transfer speed
- Unique honeycomb & mesh hybrid intake design with rugged strong appearance
- Top access external 3.5" & 2.5" HDD/SSD for easy mobile data transfer
- Integrated fan speed controller for dual-way fan control
- Support for 7 fans : front 120mm fan x2 ; rear 120mm fan x1 ; top 120mm fan x2 ; bottom 120/140mm fan x1 ; left-side panel 140mm fan x1
- Support for longer high-end graphics cards (up to 305 mm)
- 8 PCI slots provides flexibility for multiple graphics cards solutions
- Screw-less mechanisms on 5.25" device
- Shockproof HDD tray design for 3.5" HDD and compatible for 2.5" HDD/SSD
- Holes on the rear panel for water cooling solutions
- Retaining holes in the motherboard tray for easy accessing the back plate of the CPU cooler
- Cable routing holes on the motherboard tray for easy routing and hiding cables behind the motherboard tray
- Vented slot covers for better cooling performance
- Air filters for the front panel fan & power supply fan
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Case Type |
Full Tower |
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Motherboard Type |
Micro ATX / ATX |
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Dimensions |
223 (W) x 514 (H) x 523 (D) |
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Available Color |
Black |
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External 5.25" Drive Bays |
6 |
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External 3.5" Drive Bays |
1 Converted from 5.25” bay) |
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Internal 3.5" HDD Trays |
4 |
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Internal 2.5" HDD/SDD Trays |
4 Installed from 3.5” HDD tray) |
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External 5.25”&3.5” Hot swap Device |
1 |
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Expansion Slots |
8 |
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I/O Panel |
USB 3.0 x 2, USB 2.0 x 2 |
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MIC x 1, Audio x 1 |
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5.25" Screw-less Mechanism |
6 |
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Fan Speed Control System |
Dual-way (Total control:6pcs fans) |
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Cooling |
Max installed : 7pcs fans |
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Front |
120mm Fan x 2 |
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Top |
120mm Fan x 2 |
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Rear |
120mm Fan x 1 |
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Bottom |
120/140mm Fan x 1 |
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Left side |
140mm Fan x 1 |
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Bottom Fan Filter |
1 |
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Rear Water Cooling Hole |
2 |
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Maximum VGA Length |
305mm |
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We are beginning to see more of these standard brown corrugated boxes from manufacturers. There is nothing expensive or extravagant here, and this isn’t a bad thing, as we’re hopeful this enables Cougar to pass cost savings to consumers. Plus, the box typically gets thrown away anyway.
The front has a simple line graphic of the Evolution, while the rear provides considerably more detail about the major features and specifications.
As for accessories, there’s an Installation Manual, a small bag of parts that contains standard fan and case screws, two extension Y cables for the fan controller, some zip ties, motherboard standoffs, and an assortment of extra screws to complete your hard drive and optical drive installations.
Let’s take a look at the exterior of the Cougar Evolution next.
Great review, Thank you!
Nice article! I just have one question: how did you install the fan controller? I also ordered this case yesterday and I really have no idea how to do this.