BitFenix Neos Chassis Review

Wrapping up, the Neos is a compact mid-tower with some frills and variety, at a base price that won't break your budget.  There are some items that BitFenix has chosen to make "a la carte" that you may find important, (like front intake fans, for example) that will need to be factored into your consideration.  Ultimately I think that's the trend for a chassis in this price point with a nice balance between give and take. 

There are some great things about this case, followed by some that leave us scratching our heads.  They provide all the intakes with filters and mesh that can be easily accessed and cleaned (great!), then they forget the shock absorbers on the SATA trays (say what?!).  They have a clean, fresh exterior, but not enough room behind the motherboard or tiedowns to help facilitate a clean, fresh interior. 

It's a balancing act of concessions, but I do think the buyer ultimately does come away with a lot of value with this chassis.   What concessions it makes, it tries to give back in other ways. Take for instance the space for the video card.  The drive cage moves to accomidate a slightly larger video cards while still providing you with six internal drive bays.  (more than enough for any budget)

The Neos gives you a wide variety of options, and an affordable price point, coupled with some style and color options to make for a good all-around mainstream enthusiast chassis.

Very lightweight
Lots of variety
Dust filters over every intake
Nice color selection
Very neat and clean appearance

Sparse cable management options
Tight spacing behind the motherboard
No front fans
Only seven expansion slots, and no way to put them back once punched out from the chassis
No shock absorbers on the drive trays