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The Gigabyte Poseidon conforms to the ATX form factor and so can accommodate motherboards with form factors ATX and Micro-ATX.
It is made of Aluminium and its dimensions (LxWxH) are 495mm x 200mm x 440mm.
 | Form Factor | ATX | | Height | 440mm | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Motherboard Form Factors |
| | Front Fans | 1 | ||
| Material | Aluminium | | Front Fans Size | 120mm | ||
| Color | Silver | | Rear Fans | 1 | ||
| Expansion Slots | 7 | | Rear Fans Size | 120mm | ||
| 5.25″ Drive Bays | 5 | | IO Display Panel | yes | ||
| 3.5″ Drive Bays | 5 | | Front USB 2.0 Slots | 2 | ||
| 2.5" Drive Bays | 0 | | Front USB 3.0 Slots | 0 | ||
| Tool-less Rails | no | | eSATA | no | ||
| Length | 495mm | | Audio IO | yes | ||
| Width | 200mm |
The Gigabyte Poseidon has a the ATX form factor. ATX is the most ubiquitous of case standards, providing the largest array of compatible hardware on the market. Using the ATX standard, the case can house motherboards and power supplies with form factors ATX and Micro-ATX. The dimensions of the case itself (LxWxH) are 495mm x 200mm x 440mm.
The Gigabyte Poseidon has seven expansion slots, so there is plenty of room for extra components, which may be a deciding factor when planning on the longevity and build type of a PC system. The case has five 5.25" drive bays, which is more than enough to house various drives, particularly optical drives. With five 3.5" drive bays there is also plenty of extra HDD space as well. Installing a solid-state drive on this case would require a 3.5" adapter.
Made primarily of Aluminium, the Gigabyte Poseidon is built to be strong, lightweight, and well-ventilated. This often comes at a price premium, but some see the benefits to be completely worth it. Whatever your case's material, it is important to keep a consistent airflow so that heat doesn't build up inside. It is therefore advised that you make use of the available built-in case fans and fan installation sections.
