CONCLUSION

   We began this review by saying that the Core V71 and the Core V51 are not very far apart in terms of interior space and features and I’m sure that by now you can all see the reason behind that. However although both cases are similar in more ways than not i have to say that i do prefer the Core V71 for three reasons, larger LED fans (3x200mm), more room for 3.5/2.5" drives (10 in total) and a top I/O. That being said the slightly cheaper Core V51 with its room for up to four 120/140/240/280/320/360/420mm radiators, 9 120/140/200mm fans, five 3.5/2.5" drives, 185mm tall CPU coolers and 310/480mm long graphics cards is a great midi tower no matter how one sees it. Noise levels are also a plus since the three pre-installed 120mm fans of the Core V51 are quite less noisy compared to the 200mm fans used in the Core V71 so that should go a long way for people who want a quieter system.

   The Core V51 may not be exactly as complete as the Core V71 but it offers pretty much the same features, has identical interior space and is less noisy so price is all that's left for us to see if it can match its larger brother. Well with a current price tag of USD109.99 inside the USA (Amazon.com) and 100Euros inside the EU (Amazon.co.uk) the Core V51 is roughly 20% cheaper compared to its larger brother the Core V71 so that too is a plus. Of course if you feel like i do then chances are that this 20% will not make enough of a difference to keep you from getting the Core V71 instead. However regardless of which model you choose to get you will be completely satisfied and since the Core V51 has a spacious interior, many features, low noise levels and a very tempting price tag it gets our Platinum Award.

PROS

- Build Quality
- Design
- Potential Airflow Levels (9x120mm fans)
- Room For Up To 4 Radiators
- Two Fully Removable Drive Cages
- Space For 480mm Long Graphics Cards And 185mm CPU Coolers
- Noise Levels
- Price (For Some)

CONS

- Only Five 3.5/2.5" Drive Trays