INTRODUCTION

   Even though I’ve been reviewing PC cases for slightly over 15 years now i can honestly count on one hand the number of times a really stylish/elegant model reached the lab. Yes, there are many good looking PC cases out there some of which sport impressive build quality and can be used by casual users, gamers and even professionals alike but it takes a special kind to easily blend in everywhere. Personally, even though over the years I’ve learned to value every type of PC case out there (each person has different needs after all) i always place interior space and looks above all else. Still there are many who prefer relatively compact cases and although it's not easy to find a compact ATX compatible one that's also stylish/elegant and is made out of high quality materials Abee with their SMART EM30 Mid-Tower aims to deliver just that.

   Abee was founded in 2004 in Japan and uses all-aluminum materials and multiple precision processes for each product it designs, produces, and launches. Furthermore, abee products are renowned on the market for its exquisite product design, which is derived from Japanese craftsmanship. During this process, abee continuously strives for perfection, from sourcing high-quality aluminum materials, creating minimalist and aesthetic designs, and following strict manufacturing and quality control, that leads to the launch of a world-class product. 2021 is new start for abee with a renewed focus on the global market. By employing artwork in life with the concept of computer functions, abee redefines itself as a high-end computer accessory and peripheral brand. Using aluminum as the primary material, we expect that this will bring consumers an entirely new and unique DIY experience when assembling computers.

   The SMART EM30 is currently available in black and silver colors and it's six-piece compact body is almost entirely made out of laser cut brushed aluminum (CNC machined aluminum for the top) measuring 1.2-1.5mm in thickness for the interior parts and 3.0mm in thickness for the exterior panels. According to Abee each SMART EM30 case requires a total of 120 hours to manufacture something which i have no reason to doubt since you can pretty much tell just by looking at it. Now even though the SMART EM30 is a compact desktop PC case it still has enough room inside for up to ATX sized motherboards, 3 drives (2x2.5" and 1x3.5" or 3x2.5"), four 120mm fans and/or a single 240mm radiator, 158mm tall CPU coolers, 358mm long graphics cards and 160mm power supply units. Aside the lack of pre-installed fans the SMART EM30 by Abee looks promising so let's get close and personal with it.