| The new Ice Cube has a modern Springdale based motherboard, with plenty of integration packed into it. The case design screams "look at me" (or "my god, that's tacky" if you're the more conservative type), and includes a handle that makes transport as easy as unplugging the rear cables and walking off. SPECS- Model
IC-VL67 CPU Support
Intel Socket 478 Pentium 4 Processor
Intel Socket 478 Celeron Processor
800MHz Intel NetBurst microarchitecture bus
HyperThreading Technology supported Chipset
Intel 82865G + ICH5 chipsets IDE Interface
ATA100 Memory
Dual Channel DDR consist of two DDR DIMM sockets
Support DDR400/333 DIMMs up to 2 GB Graphic
Integrated Graphics controller in 865G GMCH
Support extent AGP 8X slot Audio
AC'97 2.2 Compliant Expansion Slot
PCI X 1, AGP X 1 LAN port
Realtek RTL8100BL 10/100 Base-T Ethernet controller
Full Duplex supported, WFM 2.0 Compliant Back Panel I/O Output
SPDIF -OUT optical connector
2 USB 2.0 connectors, 1 RJ-45 LAN port
2 1394 vertical connector
1 fast serial ports, 1 D-type 15-pin VGA connector
Line-in, MIC-in, Speaker-out Power Supply
220W Case Material
Aluminum The Ice Cube IC-VL67 chassis is constructed fully out of aluminum and clear acrylic panels. It's about the same size as Shuttle's XPC, though quite a bit larger than the MSI MEGA PC. The Ice Cube measures 11.5"(L)x7.3"(W)x7.8"(H), which isn't very large, but the interior is quite easy to work in, especially since FIC's case choice has a few functional features for those who like to swap parts often. |
| Though the case is an all aluminum design, there are a number of acrylic panels placed on top of it. It's a matter of personal preference if the acrylic panel on front is something you'll like, but personally, I find it a nice touch. It also serves to protect the aluminum front of the case from scratches, and although I haven't found replacement panels being sold, you can still remove it if it bothers you. On the front of the Ice Cube, there are two external bays; a 5 1/4" for cd-rom drives, and a 3 1/2" for floppy, ZIP drives, or even a card reader. | You can forgo occupying the 3 1/2" bay to leave it available for a second hard drive should you choose to go that route.(Heat issues will arise with second hard drive) The power and reset buttons are placed opposite of one another just below the 3 1/2" bay. Both of the buttons are also metal, matching the case, and are exposed through the acrylic cutouts. Between the buttons are the HDD and power LEDS, which are a bright blue color. At the bottom portion of the front panel is the fron IO ports and cutouts for case ventilation. These holes are all the vents present on the Ice Cube, and although more holes would allow more air circulation, there would also be more noise. The Ice Cube IC-VL67 doesn't give you one, but two side windows. One case window gives you a clear view of the AGP card, and the other window will give you a clear shot of the LED fan on the CPU heatsink. These side windows are secured by thumbscrews. Since the entire side paneling has an acrylic cover, there isn't really anything to hold on to to pull the panel backwards to remove it. Now, the panel isn't secured so tight that you can't just put some force with your hand to pull it off, but the Ice Cube's window extends past the front of the case. Simply push the front towards the back, and off comes the side panel. |
