Aspire has been aiming it’s cases at the more budget conscious computer user. Althought its cases are not the cheapest, they are designed with the case modder in mind. And more recently their cases have improved dramatically, making them even more desirable.

Apire Computer Cases and Aspire Mini Cases are the bread and butter of their range and provide choices for those looking for replacements for their desktop cases and those looking for smaller box-style cases.

There are a few cases in the Aspire Computer Cases range.

Aspire X-Plorer

Aspire Black/Black X-Plorer ATX Mid-Tower Case with Clear Side, Fan Controller, Front USB and Firewire Port

The X-plorer is the cheapest in the field of Aspire computer cases. The case is only slightly cheaper than the other Aspire PC cases. It’s looks are a little less in your face than those of the slightly more expensive X-cruiser. It offers many of the same features, but does not come with as many ports at the front of the case.

It does not come with many instructions so can be very hard to deal with if you have never changed your computer’s case. This is a pity as this price range is actually aimed at those who want to get a cool case but have no need to dish out over a hundred bucks for a top of the range one.

Overall the X-plorer looks good and will function fine. It does have the cool lights inside if you like that kind of thing. It’s looks are more plain than the X-cruiser, which with it’s large dials has a more select audience. The looks are good and the others features are fine, which is enough for a case for an average upgrade.

Aspire X-Cruiser (Silver)

Aspire Silver X-Cruiser Case ATX Mid-Tower Case with Clear Side, Front USB, Audio and Firewire Ports

The X-cruiser series offer a very unique computer case that has many appealing features and a truly unusual look.

The most noticable thing about the case are the 3 large dials on the front which measure sound input strength, temperature and fan speed. The sound level is not useful as it is adjusted via a dial to keep the little needle ticking. The other two work fine and give you a visual indicator that things are working or if there is trouble on the way.

The front door of the case opens to reveal the CD and DVD drives as well as the floppy drive. Two 80mm fan ports located in the front cover serve to push air through the case, keeping it cool. It does not come with fans there though.

Overall build quality is good and the addition of a removable motherboard tray will be a bonus for those who like to remove and change parts often.

Aspire X-Navigator

Aspire X-Navigator Aluminum ATX Mid-Tower Case with Clear Side, Front USB and Firewire Ports, Built-in Fan Controller and 500-Watt power supply

The X-navigator is the most expensive in the range from Aspire, probably because they come with a power supply included. This is a pity as it means that consumers cannot choose their own power supplies, which is one of the bonuses of the X-cruiser, which doesn’t come with one.

Very similar to the X-cruiser it offers many similar features that it has too. The case has all the same glowing parts as the other ones do. The appeal of the case is probably more wide ranging than that of the X-cruiser, as it offers a more bland front panel which actually comes in a range of colors. The case itself actually comes with more than one color front panel, which you can change.

The accompanying power supply is actually not bad either. There have not been any terrible reports fo them burning out or stopping working which is a plus. It provides a stable power supply at least as good as it claims.

It also comes in this cool silver color for those who don’t like the blue so much.

Aspire X-Qpack Micro ATX Tower

Aspire X-Qpack Silver Micro ATX Tower with Clear Sides, Front USB, FireWire & Audio Ports and 420-Watt power supply

Aspire mini cases are actually extremely appealing. With their clear side panels and good looks they make a good choice for those who are wanting to buy a cube styled mini case.

CPU and hard drive temperatures can be read via a blue backlit LCD panel on the front of the case. It has two thermistors that run to the CPU and hard drive inside the case. They measure the temperatures quite accurately and are a good extra as temperatures inside small cases can rise very quickly.

The case includes two fans. A small 60mm fan up front and a very large 120mm fan at the back. These two together provide enough cooling for the system, keeping it at workable temperatures.

The removable motherboard tray makes installation of your motherboard into this computer dead simple. With the close, compact invironment inside the computer, installation without this feature could become and absolute nightmare, with much lost skin.

Aspire computer cases have come a long way. The Aspire mini cases give you a good alternative upgrade option. You can check them out and their features at the Aspire Computer Cases Website.