The back of the chassis is finished with a power supply cut-out at the bottom.įlipping the Legend over, we can see the PSU mounting area supported with a removable mesh screen, as well as a screen for an additional internal 120mm fan. Though the interior features tool-less mechanisms, securing PCI devices on the Legend uses Phillips screws as well as a bracket secured with screws, and is on the outside of the case. The motherboard I/O area is a standard cut-out, with seven PCI slots underneath. The back of the Legend shows support for water cooling with two grommit holes atop the rear 120mm exhaust fan area. Both side panels are secured to the chassis with two included thumbscrews. The right side panel (against the motherboard tray) is identical to the reverse side but does not feature any mesh screening. The rest of the panel is a solid piece with a small handle positioned at the end to help while removing and replacing the side panel. The left side panel features a rectangle mesh section which allows for any combination of 80mm, 90mm, or 120mm fans to be mounted. This also aids in the overall airflow of the case, keeping the components inside cooler. Otherwise, all the pieces can be removed for expansion devices, or to clean of dust and debris. The entirety of the front faceplate is made of mesh, with only a little surface area dedicated to the frame that holds all the placeholders together. The panel is completed with a power and reset button, as well as a blue LED line to indicate power. The I/O panel rests at the top of the front face featuring two USB 2.0 ports as well as audio/microphone ports.
The lower half of the front features a removable mesh placeholder (featuring the DiabloTek logo) which can be used for mounting external 3.5" devices. The mold of the Legend is a straight-edge 16.85" X 7.09" X 16.06" rectangle, completed with the plastic faceplate which features a few slopes to keep the front of the expansion bays flush with the rest of the case. The tool-less mechanisms for the 5.25" bays should be installed already. You will find the six tool-less mechanisms for the internal 3.5" bay as well as a speaker connection and a smaller bag of motherboard risers and screws. The included accessories bag is twist-tied to the hard-drive bay inside the Legend. The front of the Legend will greet you as you open the package, cushioned securely between the typical foam inserts and wrapped plastic. DiabloTek hasn't entirely neglected the glossy print though, as you'll find a high-definition decal picture of the mid tower on the side of the box. This box is also likely to stick out amongst other flashier options, which is the goal of packaging in the first place, so in a way mission accomplished. Though I will admit that I'm a sucker for an attractive package, DiabloTek is being smart by keeping the cost down wherever they can.
Along each side is a list of features and specifications. A black outline art rendition of the chassis is on the front, accompanied by a few of the major features. The Legend, however, is majorly that plain, brown cardboard background with a few stripes of black and green to off-set pictures and logos. Retail shelves are surely saturated with boxes that are covered in glossy, high resolution photos of the case inside or perhaps the inspiration behind its design. One may suspect DiabloTek's goal of cost-efficiency with the Legend as early as seeing it on the shelf.
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