Raidmax Seiran PC Chassis Review (Hardware)

Probably one of my favorite features on the whole case, is the handle built into the top. This handle feels like it has the strength of Hercules. For such a light weight case, I was afraid that it would not support the weight of all the components, so in the interest of testing, I tried to break it. I pulled and pulled and pulled on the handle, exerting much more force on it than it would ever see from normal use. In the end, the handle stood firmly as I sat tired and weak in my desk chair. No PC gamer would have any reason to not trust the handle to support their expensive components.

When you feel the case when it is completely together, it feels like a light weight, sturdy beast. When you take the side panels off, the story changes though. The side panels by themselves feel flimsy and weak. When I discovered this, I started feeling around the case. Most of the metal is very thin. This gives you light weight, but less structural integrity. I began to fear the worst, but when I installed components and put the panels back on, the case is sturdy again. It appears that Raidmax has discovered the perfect ratio of sturdiness to weight. With everything installed, the Seiran is “sea-worthy” enough that I would trust my components in it, but I wouldn’t make any modifications to the case for fear of losing stability.

Verdict

The Raidmax Seiran leaves me with mixed emotions. The individual pieces of the case felt flimsy, but as a whole it was strong. Installation was easy with it’s mostly tool-less design, but it was bothersome to take off both side panels when you need to swap something out. But when all is said and done, the good aspects Seiran far outweigh the bad ones and I am left with a warm fuzzy feeling as I look at a beautifully designed case.