Banchetto 101 Overview
The Banchetto 101 is unlike any case I’ve ever seen before. Microcool tells us that it took them 2 years to develop this case. You will see where everything goes when we get into the installation, but to give you an idea your motherboard will sit on the top of the case.
Also on the top of the case you will find a Banchetto 101 logo and 2 very cool buttons, one for power and the other is the reset button.
Looking at the front of the case you can get an idea of where your hard drives and 5.25-inch devices will go. If you look from the side you can see actually how the whole thing is designed. There are basically 2 layers, the top layer that will house your motherboard, video cards, and CPU cooler. And the bottom layer will house all of your drives, any 5.25-inch devices, your power supply and any water-cooling materials like a radiator. All 3 of the “shelves” are made of 8mm thick methacrylate, which is clear, which adds a really cool effect.
All of the shelves have cut outs in them for easy cable routing and management. There are even 2 cutouts for water-cooling in the back. There are 2 large rubber feet that keep the Banchetto 101 off the ground.
Another thing you fail to mention is how hard it is to keep acrylic cases clean. In your sense it's not bad becasue you constantly swap parts in and out of your systems so the ability to clean it is always present. But, for the average Joe who buys his components and installs them it's typically some time before you are ever taking them out to upgrade or clean. Acrylic has a tendency to hold dust, and when I mean hold I refer to the fact that acrylic has the surface makeup to allow dirt to grab and hold even when contacted to Air Duster. Acrylic has to be wiped down with a wet towel and then dried with another if you want the look to stay clear. Acrylic cases can be some of the most attractive looking cases but they are also the biggest pain in the ass to keep clean.
Another thing you fail to mention is how hard it is to keep acrylic cases clean. In your sense it's not bad becasue you constantly swap parts in and out of your systems so the ability to clean it is always present. But, for the average Joe who buys his components and installs them it's typically some time before you are ever taking them out to upgrade or clean. Acrylic has a tendency to hold dust, and when I mean hold I refer to the fact that acrylic has the surface makeup to allow dirt to grab and hold even when contacted to Air Duster. Acrylic has to be wiped down with a wet towel and then dried with another if you want the look to stay clear. Acrylic cases can be some of the most attractive looking cases but they are also the biggest pain in the ass to keep clean.