InWin is once more letting its creativity shine with the Shift computer case, featuring an open design perfect for a show piece. If you want a cool-looking, and running, PC, this one will be hard to beat.
Based on the brand’s X Frame 360° rotatable case, the Shift is a test bench-type chassis, fully open to its surroundings. Made of Aluminium, you can switch the Shift into multiple different orientations, allowing it to be used as a test bench, a hardware display, or simply a performant machine with ample cooling. For instance, its arms – which hold fans and radiators – can articulate to different degrees to suit your build. As for the main frame, you can place it either horizontally or vertically depending on preferences.
Compatibility-wise, the Shift supports up to E-ATX (305mm x 330mm) motherboards, 350mm long graphics cards, and any size CPU cooler. That said, looking at the pictures, I don’t see a reason stopping you from having larger GPUs when the chassis is horizontal. Each of the case’s triple arms can fit three fans or a liquid cooling radiator, for a total of nine 120mm fans or three 360mm radiators. Enough to silently cool any config.
Lastly, thanks to its extended size of 773mm (L) x 773mm (W) x 309mm (H), Shift can accommodate up to two 280mm PSUs when removing the triple 2.5in drive cages, plus two graphics cards – each with its dedicated holder.
Shift is a special case that will surely catch the eyes of many. However, as much as I like the bold design, it will demand extra maintenance to keep it pristine. Without any filters, dust will have a field day sticking everywhere. But if you want something unique, this one delivers and it’s nothing a can of compressed air can’t fix.
InWin didn’t share any pricing for Shift, only stating that it expects it to launch sometime in April. Looking at the X Frame 2.0’s launch price of $1,200, we wouldn’t be surprised if Shift follows the same route.
